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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 811-4008

Fidelity Investment Trust
(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:

October 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

October 31, 2014

This report on Form N-CSR relates solely to the Registrant's Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds").

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

Fidelity Advisor®

Canada Fund -

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are
classes of Fidelity® Canada Fund

(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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To view a fund's proxy voting guidelines and proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, visit http://www.fidelity.com/proxyvotingresults or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also call 1-877-208-0098 to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.

Standard & Poor's, S&P and S&P 500 are registered service marks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Fidelity Distributors Corporation.

Other third-party marks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

All other marks appearing herein are registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of FMR LLC or an affiliated company. © 2014 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

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.

Annual Report


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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge)A

0.21%

6.31%

7.57%

Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge) B

2.28%

6.50%

7.60%

Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

0.45%

6.42%

7.62%

Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) D

4.53%

6.78%

7.60%

A Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class A shares took place on May 2, 2007. Returns prior to May 2, 2007 are those of Fidelity® Canada Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class A shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 2, 2007 would have been lower.

B Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class T shares took place on May 2, 2007. Returns prior to May 2, 2007 are those of Fidelity® Canada Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class T shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 2, 2007 would have been lower.

C Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class B shares took place on May 2, 2007. Returns prior to May 2, 2007 are those of Fidelity Canada Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class B shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 2, 2007 would have been lower. Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charge included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0%, respectively.

D Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class C shares took place on May 2, 2007. Returns prior to May 2, 2007 are those of Fidelity Canada Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class C shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 2, 2007 would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charge included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Canada Fund - Class A on October 31, 2004, 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®/TSX Composite Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Class A.

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Annual Report


Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Risteard Hogan, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Canada Fund on October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the year, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned 6.32%, 5.99%, 5.45% and 5.53%, respectively (excluding sales charges), versus 4.12% for the S&P®/TSX Composite Index. We had good stock picking in a weak energy sector and also managed to lose less ground than the index in materials. Our security selection in consumer staples also helped us outperform in that sector. With gold prices in a downtrend since March, we chose to underweight Barrick Gold and avoid index stock Yamana Gold altogether. Barrick Gold was sold by period end. Additionally, it proved beneficial to not own index name and natural resources developer Teck Resources. This company derives a significant portion of its revenue from coal, and coal prices have been under severe pressure from excess capacity. Turning to consumer staples, the fund's largest individual contributor was convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The company was able to effectively integrate several acquisitions, including in Europe, during the period, helping to drive strong financial results. Lastly, I'll mention Canadian National Railway, a North American transportation company that benefited from strength in the U.S. economy and a good grain harvest that helped to boost rail shipments. The company also secured solid pricing power as demand for its services increased while capacity remained stable, helping to expand its profit margin. On the downside, a handful of materials stocks were among the fund's largest relative detractors, most notably a larger-than-index position in international gold producer Agnico Eagle Mines. Agnico suffered along with most of its peers, as gold prices fell more than 11% for the period. I continued to hold this stock at period end because I have good conviction in the company's management team, as well as the quality and location of its mines. We missed with the timing of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. Initially, we felt fundamentals for fertilizer would be weak. We established a small position in April based on the company's improving pricing power, but we subsequently reduced exposure, after which the stock outperformed the benchmark. Elsewhere, prematurely selling the fund's stake in dollar-store operator Dollarama near period end was detrimental. I felt the stock had performed well throughout the period and wanted to take advantage of other opportunities. Dollarama continued to advance, however, after our sale.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity Advisor Canada Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Canadian market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its assets invested in any one industry.

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.

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Shareholder Expense Example

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

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.28%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,006.60

$ 6.47

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.75

$ 6.51

Class T

1.59%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,004.80

$ 8.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.19

$ 8.08

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.40

$ 10.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.03%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.70

$ 10.25

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.97

$ 10.31

Canada

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,008.10

$ 4.96

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

1.02%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,007.80

$ 5.16

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.06

$ 5.19

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Canada

93.0%

 

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United States of America*

5.0%

 

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United Kingdom

1.0%

 

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Ireland

0.5%

 

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Bailiwick of Jersey

0.5%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Canada

95.2%

 

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United States of America*

4.8%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.8

96.9

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.2

3.1

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Royal Bank of Canada (Banks)

7.7

7.9

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Banks)

7.3

7.8

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

5.6

4.1

Canadian National Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

5.1

3.8

Enbridge, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

4.3

2.7

Manulife Financial Corp. (Insurance)

4.1

2.9

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.1

1.2

National Bank of Canada (Banks)

3.1

0.4

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (Pharmaceuticals)

2.7

3.9

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

2.5

0.8

 

45.5

 

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

31.4

33.1

Energy

23.8

25.0

Materials

10.6

7.6

Industrials

8.6

7.8

Consumer Staples

8.2

3.6

Telecommunication Services

5.5

4.2

Information Technology

4.2

2.8

Health Care

3.2

4.5

Consumer Discretionary

2.3

8.3

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Fidelity Canada Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.8%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 2.3%

Media - 0.4%

Quebecor, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

371,700

$ 9,541,086

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

AutoCanada, Inc.

100,000

5,554,323

RONA, Inc.

1,006,300

12,276,851

 

17,831,174

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

405,395

24,149,967

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

51,522,227

CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.2%

Food & Staples Retailing - 6.4%

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

1,384,900

47,000,954

George Weston Ltd.

414,200

33,840,146

Jean Coutu Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

1,548,000

35,491,167

Metro, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

222,465

15,633,049

North West Co., Inc.

580,000

11,990,595

 

143,955,911

Food Products - 0.8%

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A

182,600

18,134,006

Tobacco - 1.0%

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

409,100

23,186,803

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

185,276,720

ENERGY - 23.8%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4%

Pason Systems, Inc.

829,100

19,840,138

ShawCor Ltd. Class A

159,100

7,008,842

ZCL Composites, Inc.

896,900

5,395,486

 

32,244,466

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 22.4%

ARC Resources Ltd. (d)

1,277,900

30,137,600

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

1,096,898

38,277,803

Enbridge, Inc.

2,058,200

97,390,361

Imperial Oil Ltd.

1,447,400

69,644,206

Keyera Corp.

519,702

41,343,757

Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (a)

827,500

7,841,444

Parkland Fuel Corp.

853,200

16,692,303

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

500,000

14,112,062

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

191,100

5,883,652

Spartan Energy Corp. (a)

4,230,200

11,485,215

Suncor Energy, Inc.

3,522,900

125,093,348

 

Shares

Value

Vermilion Energy, Inc. (d)

418,800

$ 23,766,867

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

1,619,400

20,963,618

 

502,632,236

TOTAL ENERGY

534,876,702

FINANCIALS - 31.4%

Banks - 20.6%

Bank of Montreal (d)

157,500

11,421,388

Bank of Nova Scotia

749,500

45,899,020

National Bank of Canada

1,478,600

69,111,972

Royal Bank of Canada

2,430,000

172,507,255

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

3,357,600

165,250,940

 

464,190,575

Capital Markets - 0.5%

Gluskin Sheff + Associates, Inc.

442,300

11,553,447

Insurance - 9.6%

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.)

88,600

40,479,835

Intact Financial Corp.

680,225

45,609,869

Manulife Financial Corp.

4,881,200

92,639,074

Power Corp. of Canada (sub. vtg.)

1,415,900

37,362,021

 

216,090,799

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%

Allied Properties (REIT)

455,700

14,382,014

TOTAL FINANCIALS

706,216,835

HEALTH CARE - 3.2%

Pharmaceuticals - 3.2%

Actavis PLC (a)

48,827

11,852,266

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

447,471

59,474,873

 

71,327,139

INDUSTRIALS - 8.6%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%

Bombardier, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

2,746,600

9,041,201

Airlines - 1.0%

WestJet Airlines Ltd.

771,600

21,832,504

Professional Services - 1.1%

Stantec, Inc.

397,900

25,210,984

Road & Rail - 6.1%

Canadian National Railway Co.

1,611,100

113,586,803

TransForce, Inc.

960,600

23,489,762

 

137,076,565

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

193,161,254

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 4.2%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.5%

Avigilon Corp. (a)(d)

834,400

11,541,898

IT Services - 1.4%

CGI Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (a)

895,000

30,724,058

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - 2.3%

Constellation Software, Inc.

99,200

$ 27,945,521

Open Text Corp.

442,214

24,424,667

 

52,370,188

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

94,636,144

MATERIALS - 10.6%

Chemicals - 1.0%

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

669,500

22,852,283

Containers & Packaging - 1.6%

CCL Industries, Inc. Class B

278,300

28,134,956

Winpak Ltd.

290,000

7,654,940

 

35,789,896

Metals & Mining - 6.0%

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada)

801,500

18,888,106

B2Gold Corp. (a)

3,218,027

5,367,899

Eldorado Gold Corp.

3,094,600

16,913,833

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

781,300

22,267,050

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

479,300

8,335,282

Lundin Mining Corp. (a)

2,816,800

12,571,318

Randgold Resources Ltd.

172,100

10,072,728

Royal Gold, Inc.

410,800

23,477,220

Tahoe Resources, Inc. (a)

683,400

11,842,245

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (a)

4,895,000

5,211,836

 

134,947,517

Paper & Forest Products - 2.0%

Stella-Jones, Inc.

472,400

13,718,692

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

616,400

32,339,055

 

46,057,747

TOTAL MATERIALS

239,647,443

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.5%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.0%

TELUS Corp.

801,500

28,723,291

TELUS Corp.

1,100,000

39,420,611

 

68,143,902

 

Shares

Value

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5%

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (d)

1,486,300

$ 55,888,731

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

124,032,633

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,768,169,986)


2,200,697,097

Money Market Funds - 4.3%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

40,892,323

40,892,323

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

55,842,463

55,842,463

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $96,734,786)


96,734,786

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.1%

(Cost $1,864,904,772)

2,297,431,883

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.1)%

(47,391,127)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 2,250,040,756

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.

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

$ 57,694

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

2,132,501

Total

$ 2,190,195

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 51,522,227

$ 51,522,227

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

185,276,720

162,089,917

23,186,803

-

Energy

534,876,702

534,876,702

-

-

Financials

706,216,835

706,216,835

-

-

Health Care

71,327,139

71,327,139

-

-

Industrials

193,161,254

193,161,254

-

-

Information Technology

94,636,144

94,636,144

-

-

Materials

239,647,443

229,574,715

10,072,728

-

Telecommunication Services

124,032,633

124,032,633

-

-

Money Market Funds

96,734,786

96,734,786

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 2,297,431,883

$ 2,264,172,352

$ 33,259,531

$ -

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

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Fidelity Canada Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $53,018,298) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,768,169,986)

$ 2,200,697,097

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $96,734,786)

96,734,786

 

Total Investments (cost $1,864,904,772)

 

$ 2,297,431,883

Foreign currency held at value (cost $52,761)

52,761

Receivable for investments sold

8,522,932

Receivable for fund shares sold

647,723

Dividends receivable

4,127,641

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

423,767

Prepaid expenses

4,069

Other receivables

2,366

Total assets

2,311,213,142

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 640,809

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,492,883

Accrued management fee

1,578,722

Distribution and service plan fees payable

66,412

Other affiliated payables

483,736

Other payables and accrued expenses

67,361

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

55,842,463

Total liabilities

61,172,386

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,538,088,110

Undistributed net investment income

20,538,750

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

258,895,199

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

432,518,697

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($95,004,423 ÷ 1,568,882 shares)

$ 60.56

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $60.56)

$ 64.25

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,989,188 ÷ 365,138 shares)

$ 60.22

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $60.22)

$ 62.40

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,289,879 ÷ 106,116 shares)A

$ 59.27

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($38,748,570 ÷ 656,348 shares)A

$ 59.04

 

 

 

Canada:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,057,843,484 ÷ 33,763,362 shares)

$ 60.95

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($30,165,212 ÷ 496,136 shares)

$ 60.80

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 October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 55,177,252

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

2,190,195

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

57,367,447

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(8,108,754)

Total income

 

49,258,693

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 16,644,724

Performance adjustment

658,178

Transfer agent fees

4,892,732

Distribution and service plan fees

868,220

Accounting and security lending fees

1,056,771

Custodian fees and expenses

32,667

Independent trustees' compensation

9,870

Registration fees

88,993

Audit

71,901

Legal

9,219

Interest

305

Miscellaneous

21,347

Total expenses before reductions

24,354,927

Expense reductions

(19,822)

24,335,105

Net investment income (loss)

24,923,588

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

291,391,364

Foreign currency transactions

(527,412)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

290,863,952

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(164,794,025)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

46,763

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(164,747,262)

Net gain (loss)

126,116,690

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 151,040,278

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 24,923,588

$ 38,579,360

Net realized gain (loss)

290,863,952

314,796,773

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(164,747,262)

(148,474,588)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

151,040,278

204,901,545

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(9,338,915)

(43,693,415)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(13,503,099)

-

Total distributions

(22,842,014)

(43,693,415)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(365,686,992)

(991,330,828)

Redemption fees

129,289

153,637

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(237,359,439)

(829,969,061)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,487,400,195

3,317,369,256

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $20,538,750 and undistributed net investment income of $5,441,243, respectively)

$ 2,250,040,756

$ 2,487,400,195

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

$ 44.24

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .47

.60

.57

.34

.31

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.63

1.50

(1.17)

9.64

Total from investment operations

  3.60

4.23

2.07

(.83)

9.95

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.57)

(.33)

(.35)

(.39)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.57)

(.62)

(.79)

(.39)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.56

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

Total ReturnA, B

  6.32%

7.98%

4.04%

(1.64)%

22.62%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.29%

1.18%

1.08%

1.12%

1.18%

Net investment income (loss)

  .79%

1.11%

1.11%

.59%

.63%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 95,004

$ 116,661

$ 159,597

$ 215,369

$ 170,446

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

$ 44.11

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.45

.43

.17

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.11

3.63

1.49

(1.16)

9.60

Total from investment operations

  3.40

4.08

1.92

(.99)

9.78

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.42)

(.16)

(.21)

(.26)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.42)

(.45)

(.65)

(.26)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.22

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

Total ReturnA, B

  5.99%

7.69%

3.74%

(1.93)%

22.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.59%

1.46%

1.36%

1.42%

1.46%

Net investment income (loss)

  .48%

.83%

.83%

.30%

.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,989

$ 23,751

$ 29,626

$ 34,323

$ 31,522

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

$ 43.68

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.01)

.18

.17

(.11)

(.07)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.60

1.49

(1.14)

9.50

Total from investment operations

  3.06

3.78

1.66

(1.25)

9.43

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.14)

-

(.01)

(.09)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.14)

(.41)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.14)

(.14)

(.42)

(.09)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.27

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

Total ReturnA, B

  5.45%

7.17%

3.25%

(2.41)%

21.64%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.09%

1.95%

1.85%

1.91%

1.96%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.01)%

.34%

.34%

(.20)%

(.14)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,290

$ 7,737

$ 9,804

$ 11,866

$ 13,464

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

$ 43.60

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .02

.20

.19

(.08)

(.06)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.58

1.46

(1.14)

9.48

Total from investment operations

  3.09

3.78

1.65

(1.22)

9.42

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.12)

-

(.03)

(.16)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.23)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.12)

(.23)

(.47)

(.16)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.04

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

Total ReturnA, B

  5.53%

7.21%

3.26%

(2.36)%

21.68%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.03%

1.93%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .04%

.37%

.37%

(.15)%

(.12)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 38,749

$ 46,040

$ 66,500

$ 87,990

$ 54,052

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share..

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

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Financial Highlights - Canada

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

$ 44.46

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .66

.77

.73

.52

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.66

1.51

(1.18)

9.68

Total from investment operations

  3.79

4.43

2.24

(.66)

10.14

Distributions from net investment income

  (.24)

(.76)

(.49)

(.46)

(.47)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.56)

(.76)

(.78)

(.90)

(.47)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.95

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

Total ReturnA

  6.64%

8.32%

4.36%

(1.33)%

22.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.86%

.77%

.82%

.89%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.09%

1.42%

1.42%

.90%

.93%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,057,843

$ 2,262,380

$ 2,992,597

$ 3,778,765

$ 3,953,693

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

$ 44.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .65

.78

.74

.51

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.12

3.64

1.50

(1.18)

9.65

Total from investment operations

  3.77

4.42

2.24

(.67)

10.11

Distributions from net investment income

  (.22)

(.76)

(.48)

(.48)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.76)

(.77)

(.92)

(.49)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.80

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

Total ReturnA

  6.62%

8.34%

4.38%

(1.35)%

22.94%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.00%

.85%

.76%

.82%

.90%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.08%

1.43%

1.42%

.89%

.92%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 30,165

$ 30,831

$ 59,245

$ 68,112

$ 46,737

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Canada Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Canada and Institutional Class 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 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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 475,951,698

Gross unrealized depreciation

(47,228,645)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 428,723,053

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,868,708,830

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 20,561,941

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 262,699,255

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 428,691,732

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

Long-term Capital Gains

13,503,099

-

Total

$ 22,842,014

$ 43,693,415

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,963,946,021 and $2,352,850,096, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged 0.25% 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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Canada as compared to its benchmark index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .73% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 262,250

$ 1,691

Class T

.25%

.25%

113,416

1,115

Class B

.75%

.25%

70,991

53,275

Class C

.75%

.25%

421,563

18,233

 

 

 

$ 868,220

$ 74,314

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

$ 17,403

Class T

3,857

Class B*

10,358

Class C*

1,709

 

$ 33,327

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 267,976

.26

Class T

70,200

.31

Class B

21,445

.30

Class C

104,790

.25

Canada

4,362,061

.20

Institutional Class

66,260

.22

 

$ 4,892,732

 

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 $6,041 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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 3,978,500

.29%

$ 259

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,879 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there was 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. 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 $2,132,501. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $2,911,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $46 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $1,492 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $18,330.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 53,142

$ 1,637,055

Class T

-

220,579

Class B

-

25,159

Class C

-

146,334

Canada

9,173,811

40,860,360

Institutional Class

111,962

803,928

Total

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

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10. Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 629,831

$ -

Class T

130,152

-

Class B

42,217

-

Class C

256,584

-

Canada

12,282,929

-

Institutional Class

161,386

-

Total

$ 13,503,099

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

144,381

215,503

$ 8,740,780

$ 11,581,739

Reinvestment of distributions

9,784

24,773

552,980

1,299,341

Shares redeemed

(620,817)

(1,179,795)

(36,791,904)

(63,487,281)

Net increase (decrease)

(466,652)

(939,519)

$ (27,498,144)

$ (50,606,201)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

29,501

36,303

$ 1,790,320

$ 1,947,020

Reinvestment of distributions

2,264

4,099

127,592

214,911

Shares redeemed

(82,268)

(178,697)

(4,830,983)

(9,595,838)

Net increase (decrease)

(50,503)

(138,295)

$ (2,913,071)

$ (7,433,907)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

547

567

$ 32,504

$ 30,467

Reinvestment of distributions

630

400

35,107

20,851

Shares redeemed

(31,942)

(49,457)

(1,874,606)

(2,648,974)

Net increase (decrease)

(30,765)

(48,490)

$ (1,806,995)

$ (2,597,656)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

50,749

62,908

$ 2,984,240

$ 3,346,028

Reinvestment of distributions

3,715

2,201

206,074

114,122

Shares redeemed

(216,291)

(510,875)

(12,480,545)

(27,051,390)

Net increase (decrease)

(161,827)

(445,766)

$ (9,290,231)

$ (23,591,240)

Canada

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,968,387

2,375,531

$ 119,959,708

$ 128,818,784

Reinvestment of distributions

358,786

737,701

20,353,959

38,862,091

Shares redeemed

(7,758,261)

(19,289,279)

(462,389,717)

(1,044,400,607)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,431,088)

(16,176,047)

$ (322,076,050)

$ (876,719,732)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

331,645

144,801

$ 20,156,294

$ 7,839,112

Reinvestment of distributions

3,804

11,985

215,319

629,694

Shares redeemed

(374,817)

(720,255)

(22,474,114)

(38,850,898)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,368)

(563,469)

$ (2,102,501)

$ (30,382,092)

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Canada Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Canada Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Canada Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 1-800-208-0098.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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).

Annual Report


Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Canada Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Class A

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.498

$7.22

Class T

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.301

$7.22

Class B

12/08/14

12/05/14

-

$7.22

Class C

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.02

$7.22

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014 $271,396,715 or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

December 06, 2013

Class A

9%

Class T

-

Class B

-

Class C

-

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

December 06, 2013

Class A

100%

Class T

-

Class B

-

Class C

-

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Class A

12/09/2013

$0.1984

$0.1714

 

 

 

 

Class T

12/09/2013

$0.000

$0.000

 

 

 

 

Class B

12/09/2013

$0.000

$0.000

 

 

 

 

Class C

12/09/2013

$0.000

$0.000

 

 

 

 

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Annual Report


Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Canada Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in January 2014.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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Fidelity Canada Fund

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The Board has discussed the fund's performance with FMR, including the fund's underperformance based on more recent periods ended after 2013 (which periods are not shown in the chart above) but prior to the date of the Board's approval of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts, and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate the fund's more recent underperformance.

The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, a securities index, thus leading to a performance adjustment for the same period. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

Annual Report

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Canada Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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 well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2013 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2013. 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 as compared to most competitor funds. 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 Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established 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 ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors
(UK) Limited

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

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Quincy, MA

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ACAN-UANN-1214
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Fidelity Advisor®

Canada Fund -

Institutional Class

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Institutional Class is a class of
Fidelity® Canada Fund

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Institutional ClassA

6.62%

7.90%

8.44%

A The initial offering of Institutional Class shares took place on May 2, 2007. Returns prior to May 2, 2007 are those of Fidelity® Canada Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Canada Fund - Institutional Class on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P®/TSX Composite Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Institutional Class.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Risteard Hogan, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Canada Fund on October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the year, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned 6.62%, versus 4.12% for the S&P®/TSX Composite Index. We had good stock picking in a weak energy sector and also managed to lose less ground than the index in materials. Our security selection in consumer staples also helped us outperform in that sector. With gold prices in a downtrend since March, we chose to underweight Barrick Gold and avoid index stock Yamana Gold altogether. Barrick Gold was sold by period end. Additionally, it proved beneficial to not own index name and natural resources developer Teck Resources. This company derives a significant portion of its revenue from coal, and coal prices have been under severe pressure from excess capacity. Turning to consumer staples, the fund's largest individual contributor was convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The company was able to effectively integrate several acquisitions, including in Europe, during the period, helping to drive strong financial results. Lastly, I'll mention Canadian National Railway, a North American transportation company that benefited from strength in the U.S. economy and a good grain harvest that helped to boost rail shipments. The company also secured solid pricing power as demand for its services increased while capacity remained stable, helping to expand its profit margin. On the downside, a handful of materials stocks were among the fund's largest relative detractors, most notably a larger-than-index position in international gold producer Agnico Eagle Mines. Agnico suffered along with most of its peers, as gold prices fell more than 11% for the period. I continued to hold this stock at period end because I have good conviction in the company's management team, as well as the quality and location of its mines. We missed with the timing of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. Initially, we felt fundamentals for fertilizer would be weak. We established a small position in April based on the company's improving pricing power, but we subsequently reduced exposure, after which the stock outperformed the benchmark. Elsewhere, prematurely selling the fund's stake in dollar-store operator Dollarama near period end was detrimental. I felt the stock had performed well throughout the period and wanted to take advantage of other opportunities. Dollarama continued to advance, however, after our sale.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity Advisor Canada Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Canadian market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.28%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,006.60

$ 6.47

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.75

$ 6.51

Class T

1.59%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,004.80

$ 8.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.19

$ 8.08

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.40

$ 10.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.03%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.70

$ 10.25

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.97

$ 10.31

Canada

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,008.10

$ 4.96

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

1.02%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,007.80

$ 5.16

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.06

$ 5.19

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Canada

93.0%

 

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United States of America*

5.0%

 

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United Kingdom

1.0%

 

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Ireland

0.5%

 

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Bailiwick of Jersey

0.5%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Canada

95.2%

 

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United States of America*

4.8%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.8

96.9

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.2

3.1

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Royal Bank of Canada (Banks)

7.7

7.9

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Banks)

7.3

7.8

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

5.6

4.1

Canadian National Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

5.1

3.8

Enbridge, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

4.3

2.7

Manulife Financial Corp. (Insurance)

4.1

2.9

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.1

1.2

National Bank of Canada (Banks)

3.1

0.4

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (Pharmaceuticals)

2.7

3.9

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

2.5

0.8

 

45.5

 

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

31.4

33.1

Energy

23.8

25.0

Materials

10.6

7.6

Industrials

8.6

7.8

Consumer Staples

8.2

3.6

Telecommunication Services

5.5

4.2

Information Technology

4.2

2.8

Health Care

3.2

4.5

Consumer Discretionary

2.3

8.3

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.8%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 2.3%

Media - 0.4%

Quebecor, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

371,700

$ 9,541,086

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

AutoCanada, Inc.

100,000

5,554,323

RONA, Inc.

1,006,300

12,276,851

 

17,831,174

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

405,395

24,149,967

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

51,522,227

CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.2%

Food & Staples Retailing - 6.4%

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

1,384,900

47,000,954

George Weston Ltd.

414,200

33,840,146

Jean Coutu Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

1,548,000

35,491,167

Metro, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

222,465

15,633,049

North West Co., Inc.

580,000

11,990,595

 

143,955,911

Food Products - 0.8%

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A

182,600

18,134,006

Tobacco - 1.0%

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

409,100

23,186,803

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

185,276,720

ENERGY - 23.8%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4%

Pason Systems, Inc.

829,100

19,840,138

ShawCor Ltd. Class A

159,100

7,008,842

ZCL Composites, Inc.

896,900

5,395,486

 

32,244,466

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 22.4%

ARC Resources Ltd. (d)

1,277,900

30,137,600

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

1,096,898

38,277,803

Enbridge, Inc.

2,058,200

97,390,361

Imperial Oil Ltd.

1,447,400

69,644,206

Keyera Corp.

519,702

41,343,757

Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (a)

827,500

7,841,444

Parkland Fuel Corp.

853,200

16,692,303

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

500,000

14,112,062

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

191,100

5,883,652

Spartan Energy Corp. (a)

4,230,200

11,485,215

Suncor Energy, Inc.

3,522,900

125,093,348

 

Shares

Value

Vermilion Energy, Inc. (d)

418,800

$ 23,766,867

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

1,619,400

20,963,618

 

502,632,236

TOTAL ENERGY

534,876,702

FINANCIALS - 31.4%

Banks - 20.6%

Bank of Montreal (d)

157,500

11,421,388

Bank of Nova Scotia

749,500

45,899,020

National Bank of Canada

1,478,600

69,111,972

Royal Bank of Canada

2,430,000

172,507,255

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

3,357,600

165,250,940

 

464,190,575

Capital Markets - 0.5%

Gluskin Sheff + Associates, Inc.

442,300

11,553,447

Insurance - 9.6%

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.)

88,600

40,479,835

Intact Financial Corp.

680,225

45,609,869

Manulife Financial Corp.

4,881,200

92,639,074

Power Corp. of Canada (sub. vtg.)

1,415,900

37,362,021

 

216,090,799

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%

Allied Properties (REIT)

455,700

14,382,014

TOTAL FINANCIALS

706,216,835

HEALTH CARE - 3.2%

Pharmaceuticals - 3.2%

Actavis PLC (a)

48,827

11,852,266

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

447,471

59,474,873

 

71,327,139

INDUSTRIALS - 8.6%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%

Bombardier, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

2,746,600

9,041,201

Airlines - 1.0%

WestJet Airlines Ltd.

771,600

21,832,504

Professional Services - 1.1%

Stantec, Inc.

397,900

25,210,984

Road & Rail - 6.1%

Canadian National Railway Co.

1,611,100

113,586,803

TransForce, Inc.

960,600

23,489,762

 

137,076,565

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

193,161,254

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 4.2%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.5%

Avigilon Corp. (a)(d)

834,400

11,541,898

IT Services - 1.4%

CGI Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (a)

895,000

30,724,058

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - 2.3%

Constellation Software, Inc.

99,200

$ 27,945,521

Open Text Corp.

442,214

24,424,667

 

52,370,188

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

94,636,144

MATERIALS - 10.6%

Chemicals - 1.0%

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

669,500

22,852,283

Containers & Packaging - 1.6%

CCL Industries, Inc. Class B

278,300

28,134,956

Winpak Ltd.

290,000

7,654,940

 

35,789,896

Metals & Mining - 6.0%

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada)

801,500

18,888,106

B2Gold Corp. (a)

3,218,027

5,367,899

Eldorado Gold Corp.

3,094,600

16,913,833

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

781,300

22,267,050

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

479,300

8,335,282

Lundin Mining Corp. (a)

2,816,800

12,571,318

Randgold Resources Ltd.

172,100

10,072,728

Royal Gold, Inc.

410,800

23,477,220

Tahoe Resources, Inc. (a)

683,400

11,842,245

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (a)

4,895,000

5,211,836

 

134,947,517

Paper & Forest Products - 2.0%

Stella-Jones, Inc.

472,400

13,718,692

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

616,400

32,339,055

 

46,057,747

TOTAL MATERIALS

239,647,443

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.5%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.0%

TELUS Corp.

801,500

28,723,291

TELUS Corp.

1,100,000

39,420,611

 

68,143,902

 

Shares

Value

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5%

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (d)

1,486,300

$ 55,888,731

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

124,032,633

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,768,169,986)


2,200,697,097

Money Market Funds - 4.3%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

40,892,323

40,892,323

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

55,842,463

55,842,463

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $96,734,786)


96,734,786

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.1%

(Cost $1,864,904,772)

2,297,431,883

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.1)%

(47,391,127)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 2,250,040,756

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.

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

$ 57,694

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

2,132,501

Total

$ 2,190,195

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 51,522,227

$ 51,522,227

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

185,276,720

162,089,917

23,186,803

-

Energy

534,876,702

534,876,702

-

-

Financials

706,216,835

706,216,835

-

-

Health Care

71,327,139

71,327,139

-

-

Industrials

193,161,254

193,161,254

-

-

Information Technology

94,636,144

94,636,144

-

-

Materials

239,647,443

229,574,715

10,072,728

-

Telecommunication Services

124,032,633

124,032,633

-

-

Money Market Funds

96,734,786

96,734,786

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 2,297,431,883

$ 2,264,172,352

$ 33,259,531

$ -

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $53,018,298) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,768,169,986)

$ 2,200,697,097

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $96,734,786)

96,734,786

 

Total Investments (cost $1,864,904,772)

 

$ 2,297,431,883

Foreign currency held at value (cost $52,761)

52,761

Receivable for investments sold

8,522,932

Receivable for fund shares sold

647,723

Dividends receivable

4,127,641

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

423,767

Prepaid expenses

4,069

Other receivables

2,366

Total assets

2,311,213,142

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 640,809

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,492,883

Accrued management fee

1,578,722

Distribution and service plan fees payable

66,412

Other affiliated payables

483,736

Other payables and accrued expenses

67,361

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

55,842,463

Total liabilities

61,172,386

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,538,088,110

Undistributed net investment income

20,538,750

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

258,895,199

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

432,518,697

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($95,004,423 ÷ 1,568,882 shares)

$ 60.56

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $60.56)

$ 64.25

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,989,188 ÷ 365,138 shares)

$ 60.22

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $60.22)

$ 62.40

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,289,879 ÷ 106,116 shares)A

$ 59.27

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($38,748,570 ÷ 656,348 shares)A

$ 59.04

 

 

 

Canada:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,057,843,484 ÷ 33,763,362 shares)

$ 60.95

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($30,165,212 ÷ 496,136 shares)

$ 60.80

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 October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 55,177,252

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

2,190,195

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

57,367,447

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(8,108,754)

Total income

 

49,258,693

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 16,644,724

Performance adjustment

658,178

Transfer agent fees

4,892,732

Distribution and service plan fees

868,220

Accounting and security lending fees

1,056,771

Custodian fees and expenses

32,667

Independent trustees' compensation

9,870

Registration fees

88,993

Audit

71,901

Legal

9,219

Interest

305

Miscellaneous

21,347

Total expenses before reductions

24,354,927

Expense reductions

(19,822)

24,335,105

Net investment income (loss)

24,923,588

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

291,391,364

Foreign currency transactions

(527,412)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

290,863,952

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(164,794,025)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

46,763

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(164,747,262)

Net gain (loss)

126,116,690

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 151,040,278

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 24,923,588

$ 38,579,360

Net realized gain (loss)

290,863,952

314,796,773

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(164,747,262)

(148,474,588)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

151,040,278

204,901,545

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(9,338,915)

(43,693,415)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(13,503,099)

-

Total distributions

(22,842,014)

(43,693,415)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(365,686,992)

(991,330,828)

Redemption fees

129,289

153,637

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(237,359,439)

(829,969,061)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,487,400,195

3,317,369,256

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $20,538,750 and undistributed net investment income of $5,441,243, respectively)

$ 2,250,040,756

$ 2,487,400,195

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

$ 44.24

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .47

.60

.57

.34

.31

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.63

1.50

(1.17)

9.64

Total from investment operations

  3.60

4.23

2.07

(.83)

9.95

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.57)

(.33)

(.35)

(.39)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.57)

(.62)

(.79)

(.39)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.56

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

Total ReturnA, B

  6.32%

7.98%

4.04%

(1.64)%

22.62%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.29%

1.18%

1.08%

1.12%

1.18%

Net investment income (loss)

  .79%

1.11%

1.11%

.59%

.63%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 95,004

$ 116,661

$ 159,597

$ 215,369

$ 170,446

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

$ 44.11

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.45

.43

.17

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.11

3.63

1.49

(1.16)

9.60

Total from investment operations

  3.40

4.08

1.92

(.99)

9.78

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.42)

(.16)

(.21)

(.26)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.42)

(.45)

(.65)

(.26)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.22

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

Total ReturnA, B

  5.99%

7.69%

3.74%

(1.93)%

22.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.59%

1.46%

1.36%

1.42%

1.46%

Net investment income (loss)

  .48%

.83%

.83%

.30%

.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,989

$ 23,751

$ 29,626

$ 34,323

$ 31,522

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

$ 43.68

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.01)

.18

.17

(.11)

(.07)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.60

1.49

(1.14)

9.50

Total from investment operations

  3.06

3.78

1.66

(1.25)

9.43

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.14)

-

(.01)

(.09)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.14)

(.41)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.14)

(.14)

(.42)

(.09)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.27

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

Total ReturnA, B

  5.45%

7.17%

3.25%

(2.41)%

21.64%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.09%

1.95%

1.85%

1.91%

1.96%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.01)%

.34%

.34%

(.20)%

(.14)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,290

$ 7,737

$ 9,804

$ 11,866

$ 13,464

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

$ 43.60

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .02

.20

.19

(.08)

(.06)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.58

1.46

(1.14)

9.48

Total from investment operations

  3.09

3.78

1.65

(1.22)

9.42

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.12)

-

(.03)

(.16)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.23)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.12)

(.23)

(.47)

(.16)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.04

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

Total ReturnA, B

  5.53%

7.21%

3.26%

(2.36)%

21.68%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.03%

1.93%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .04%

.37%

.37%

(.15)%

(.12)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 38,749

$ 46,040

$ 66,500

$ 87,990

$ 54,052

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share..

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

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Financial Highlights - Canada

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

$ 44.46

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .66

.77

.73

.52

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.66

1.51

(1.18)

9.68

Total from investment operations

  3.79

4.43

2.24

(.66)

10.14

Distributions from net investment income

  (.24)

(.76)

(.49)

(.46)

(.47)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.56)

(.76)

(.78)

(.90)

(.47)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.95

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

Total ReturnA

  6.64%

8.32%

4.36%

(1.33)%

22.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.86%

.77%

.82%

.89%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.09%

1.42%

1.42%

.90%

.93%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,057,843

$ 2,262,380

$ 2,992,597

$ 3,778,765

$ 3,953,693

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

$ 44.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .65

.78

.74

.51

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.12

3.64

1.50

(1.18)

9.65

Total from investment operations

  3.77

4.42

2.24

(.67)

10.11

Distributions from net investment income

  (.22)

(.76)

(.48)

(.48)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.76)

(.77)

(.92)

(.49)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.80

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

Total ReturnA

  6.62%

8.34%

4.38%

(1.35)%

22.94%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.00%

.85%

.76%

.82%

.90%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.08%

1.43%

1.42%

.89%

.92%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 30,165

$ 30,831

$ 59,245

$ 68,112

$ 46,737

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Canada Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Canada and Institutional Class 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 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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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 475,951,698

Gross unrealized depreciation

(47,228,645)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 428,723,053

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,868,708,830

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 20,561,941

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 262,699,255

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 428,691,732

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

Long-term Capital Gains

13,503,099

-

Total

$ 22,842,014

$ 43,693,415

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,963,946,021 and $2,352,850,096, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged 0.25% 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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Canada as compared to its benchmark index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .73% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 262,250

$ 1,691

Class T

.25%

.25%

113,416

1,115

Class B

.75%

.25%

70,991

53,275

Class C

.75%

.25%

421,563

18,233

 

 

 

$ 868,220

$ 74,314

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

$ 17,403

Class T

3,857

Class B*

10,358

Class C*

1,709

 

$ 33,327

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 267,976

.26

Class T

70,200

.31

Class B

21,445

.30

Class C

104,790

.25

Canada

4,362,061

.20

Institutional Class

66,260

.22

 

$ 4,892,732

 

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 $6,041 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

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 3,978,500

.29%

$ 259

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,879 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there was 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. 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 $2,132,501. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $2,911,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $46 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $1,492 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $18,330.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 53,142

$ 1,637,055

Class T

-

220,579

Class B

-

25,159

Class C

-

146,334

Canada

9,173,811

40,860,360

Institutional Class

111,962

803,928

Total

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

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10. Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 629,831

$ -

Class T

130,152

-

Class B

42,217

-

Class C

256,584

-

Canada

12,282,929

-

Institutional Class

161,386

-

Total

$ 13,503,099

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

144,381

215,503

$ 8,740,780

$ 11,581,739

Reinvestment of distributions

9,784

24,773

552,980

1,299,341

Shares redeemed

(620,817)

(1,179,795)

(36,791,904)

(63,487,281)

Net increase (decrease)

(466,652)

(939,519)

$ (27,498,144)

$ (50,606,201)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

29,501

36,303

$ 1,790,320

$ 1,947,020

Reinvestment of distributions

2,264

4,099

127,592

214,911

Shares redeemed

(82,268)

(178,697)

(4,830,983)

(9,595,838)

Net increase (decrease)

(50,503)

(138,295)

$ (2,913,071)

$ (7,433,907)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

547

567

$ 32,504

$ 30,467

Reinvestment of distributions

630

400

35,107

20,851

Shares redeemed

(31,942)

(49,457)

(1,874,606)

(2,648,974)

Net increase (decrease)

(30,765)

(48,490)

$ (1,806,995)

$ (2,597,656)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

50,749

62,908

$ 2,984,240

$ 3,346,028

Reinvestment of distributions

3,715

2,201

206,074

114,122

Shares redeemed

(216,291)

(510,875)

(12,480,545)

(27,051,390)

Net increase (decrease)

(161,827)

(445,766)

$ (9,290,231)

$ (23,591,240)

Canada

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,968,387

2,375,531

$ 119,959,708

$ 128,818,784

Reinvestment of distributions

358,786

737,701

20,353,959

38,862,091

Shares redeemed

(7,758,261)

(19,289,279)

(462,389,717)

(1,044,400,607)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,431,088)

(16,176,047)

$ (322,076,050)

$ (876,719,732)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

331,645

144,801

$ 20,156,294

$ 7,839,112

Reinvestment of distributions

3,804

11,985

215,319

629,694

Shares redeemed

(374,817)

(720,255)

(22,474,114)

(38,850,898)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,368)

(563,469)

$ (2,102,501)

$ (30,382,092)

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Canada Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Canada Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Canada Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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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Trustees and Officers - continued

The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-208-0098.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 Canada Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Institutional Class

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.684

$7.22

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014 $271,396,715 or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

December 06, 2013

Institutional Class

4%

The Institutional Class designates 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Institutional Class

12/09/2013

$0.3934

$0.1714

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Canada Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in January 2014.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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Fidelity Canada Fund

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The Board has discussed the fund's performance with FMR, including the fund's underperformance based on more recent periods ended after 2013 (which periods are not shown in the chart above) but prior to the date of the Board's approval of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts, and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate the fund's more recent underperformance.

The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, a securities index, thus leading to a performance adjustment for the same period. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Canada Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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 well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2013 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2013. 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 as compared to most competitor funds. 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 Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established 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 ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors
(UK) Limited

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

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Quincy, MA

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ACANI-UANN-1214
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Fidelity Advisor®

China Region Fund -

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are
classes of Fidelity® China Region Fund

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) A

0.33%

7.25%

11.17%

  Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge) B

2.43%

7.46%

11.23%

  Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

0.87%

7.41%

11.28%

  Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) D

4.75%

7.72%

11.29%

A Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class A shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008 are those of Fidelity® China Region Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class A's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 9, 2008 would have been lower.

B Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class T shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008 are those of Fidelity China Region Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class T's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 9, 2008 would have been lower.

C Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class B shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008 are those of Fidelity China Region Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class B's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 9, 2008 would have been lower. Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0% respectively.

D Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class C shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008 are those of Fidelity China Region Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class C's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to May 9, 2008 would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® China Region Fund - Class A on October 31, 2004, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Golden Dragon Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Class A.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Robert Bao, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® China Region Fund: For the year, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned 6.45%, 6.15%, 5.68% and 5.71%, respectively (excluding sales charges), trailing the 8.70% gain of the MSCI Golden Dragon Index. Versus the index, the fund was hurt by a sizable underweighting and stock selection in Taiwan, as well as an overweighting in China and an underweighting in Hong Kong. The fund's largest relative detractor was Hong Kong-listed China Mobile, a strong-performing index component that the fund didn't own. Although this state-owned enterprise is the world's largest supplier of wireless telecommunication services, I remained skeptical of its growth prospects. The second-largest detractor was a non-index stake in Hong Kong-listed Prada, an Italian maker of luxury leather goods and apparel that I sold. The fund was also hurt by unfavorable positioning in two Taiwan-based companies from the information technology sector: contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry and touch-screen maker TPK Holdings. I sold the position in TPK by period end. An out-of-index position in the weak-performing shares of Hong-Kong-listed auto dealer Baoxin Auto Group detracted as well. Conversely, an overweighted stake in Chinese Internet and mobile messaging stock Tencent Holdings was the fund's top contributor. Other noteworthy contributors were China-based Internet search provider Baidu and utility Huadian Fuxin Energy, also based in China. The last two stocks I mentioned were non-index holdings.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Chinese market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.34%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,097.30

$ 7.08

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.45

$ 6.82

Class T

1.63%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,095.70

$ 8.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.99

$ 8.29

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 11.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.06%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 10.87

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.82

$ 10.46

China Region

.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.00

$ 5.24

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.21

$ 5.04

Institutional Class

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.40

$ 5.19

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Cayman Islands

31.7%

 

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China

26.3%

 

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Taiwan

16.7%

 

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Hong Kong

10.2%

 

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United States of America*

4.7%

 

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Bermuda

4.2%

 

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Korea (South)

2.8%

 

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United Kingdom

1.4%

 

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Netherlands

0.8%

 

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Other

1.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Cayman Islands

33.5%

 

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China

23.0%

 

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Hong Kong

15.2%

 

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Taiwan

13.0%

 

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Bermuda

6.5%

 

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Korea (South)

3.3%

 

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Italy

1.6%

 

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Japan

1.2%

 

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United States of America*

1.0%

 

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Other

1.7%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

95.3

99.5

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

4.7

0.5

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

8.3

8.1

AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)

5.4

5.5

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Internet Software & Services)

5.3

8.4

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.6

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.5

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn) (Electronic Equipment & Components)

2.3

0.0

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (Insurance)

2.1

1.9

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares) (Automobiles)

2.1

3.0

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (Internet Software & Services)

2.0

1.0

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares) (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

1.7

2.5

 

36.6

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

28.6

27.7

Financials

25.1

23.5

Consumer Discretionary

16.8

23.2

Health Care

7.6

4.3

Industrials

6.3

7.1

Materials

4.4

4.7

Energy

2.7

4.2

Utilities

2.2

2.4

Telecommunication Services

1.6

1.2

Consumer Staples

0.0

1.2

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 95.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 16.8%

Auto Components - 0.8%

Weifu High-Technology Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

2,999,924

$ 11,375,946

Automobiles - 3.7%

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

13,433,786

29,688,525

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

51,000,000

22,830,060

 

52,518,585

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8%

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd. (e)

61,480,000

11,817,466

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9%

500.com Ltd. sponsored ADR Class A (d)

304,350

9,389,198

China Lodging Group Ltd. ADR (a)

310,000

8,521,900

Melco International Development Ltd.

323,000

875,758

Sands China Ltd.

3,541,800

22,090,599

 

40,877,455

Household Durables - 1.7%

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

7,728,000

24,193,294

Internet & Catalog Retail - 2.7%

Ctrip.com International Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)

369,916

21,566,103

Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd. sponsored ADR (d)

606,768

16,322,059

 

37,888,162

Leisure Products - 0.2%

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd.

6,537,000

2,635,430

Specialty Retail - 3.1%

Baoxin Auto Group Ltd. (d)

21,494,000

16,401,380

Belle International Holdings Ltd.

14,000,000

17,815,359

International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd.

17,245,000

4,737,083

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

23,615,000

5,275,024

 

44,228,846

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.9%

Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd.

23,958,000

11,910,242

Sitoy Group Holdings Ltd.

63,000

51,885

 

11,962,127

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

237,497,311

ENERGY - 2.7%

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.7%

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares)

28,000,000

24,281,936

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

5,084,500

14,330,849

 

38,612,785

FINANCIALS - 25.1%

Banks - 8.2%

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares)

69,778,000

52,061,320

 

Shares

Value

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

78,024,000

$ 51,804,814

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

223,520

5,809,495

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. Class A ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 8/5/15 (a)(f)

2,191,000

6,491,309

 

116,166,938

Capital Markets - 1.4%

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

305,690

7,945,170

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 9/16/15 (a)(f)

2,014,600

5,968,686

Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Co. Ltd. ELS warrants 7/13/17 (a)(f)

2,008,500

5,950,613

 

19,864,469

Diversified Financial Services - 0.8%

Far East Horizon Ltd.

11,500,000

10,695,668

Insurance - 9.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

13,582,600

75,796,678

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

7,999,200

29,934,285

People's Insurance Co. of China Group (H Shares)

50,176,000

21,688,256

 

127,419,219

Real Estate Management & Development - 5.7%

China Overseas Land and Investment Ltd.

4,936,000

14,321,489

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

500

1,683

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

15,000,000

6,023,432

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

10,000,000

10,405,693

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. (a)

12,266,000

10,899,650

Longfor Properties Co. Ltd.

5,000,000

5,800,190

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.

6,908,500

14,868,732

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

2,348,000

17,366,097

 

79,686,966

TOTAL FINANCIALS

353,833,260

HEALTH CARE - 7.6%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.4%

Intai Technology Corp.

1,000,000

5,087,193

Lifetech Scientific Corp. (a)

10,000,000

14,695,654

 

19,782,847

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%

Phoenix Healthcare Group Ltd.

4,600,000

9,040,583

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.1%

WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

425,700

16,048,890

Pharmaceuticals - 4.5%

Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd.

8,290,000

11,409,192

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Lijun International Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd.

17,500,000

$ 8,518,978

Luye Pharma Group Ltd.

13,498,500

19,482,782

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co. Ltd. Class H

1,300,000

4,680,382

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

7,000,000

7,047,518

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,702,000

11,693,900

 

62,832,752

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

107,705,072

INDUSTRIALS - 6.3%

Building Products - 0.5%

Sunspring Metal Corp.

4,350,000

6,915,823

Electrical Equipment - 1.4%

Harbin Electric Machinery Co. Ltd.(H Shares)

17,000,000

10,259,719

Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

2,200,000

9,460,810

 

19,720,529

Machinery - 1.9%

China CNR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

7,000,000

6,914,115

CSR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

11,689,000

11,892,254

King Slide Works Co. Ltd.

600,000

7,865,709

 

26,672,078

Marine - 1.5%

China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

31,444,000

20,696,508

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.0%

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

1,762,725

3,267,373

Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

26,044,000

11,213,229

 

14,480,602

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

88,485,540

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 28.6%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 4.8%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

2,000,000

11,979,685

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn)

10,319,680

32,610,858

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

176,000

12,344,599

PAX Global Technology Ltd. (a)

10,500,000

11,277,546

 

68,212,688

Internet Software & Services - 10.1%

58.com, Inc. ADR (d)

330,000

13,058,100

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

120,000

28,652,400

 

Shares

Value

NAVER Corp.

31,634

$ 22,199,402

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR

400,000

3,900,000

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

4,641,200

74,594,633

 

142,404,535

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 11.5%

eMemory Technology, Inc.

390,000

4,209,936

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

20,118,000

6,780,220

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. (a)

1,527,000

2,152,999

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

2,674,000

13,819,203

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

27,057,796

117,109,201

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

11,900,000

17,850,427

 

161,921,986

Software - 1.2%

China City Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

32,000,000

10,193,160

Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. (a)

21,000,000

6,889,503

 

17,082,663

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.0%

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

12,750

14,762,040

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

404,383,912

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 0.3%

Jintex Corp. Ltd. (e)

5,000,000

4,548,561

Construction Materials - 2.7%

Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corp.

6,409,500

3,641,933

BBMG Corp. (H Shares)

14,000,000

9,899,565

China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd.

35,000,000

12,926,154

West China Cement Ltd.

116,684,000

11,590,853

 

38,058,505

Containers & Packaging - 0.6%

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

13,120,000

8,637,209

Metals & Mining - 0.2%

POSCO

7,644

2,196,127

Paper & Forest Products - 0.6%

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.

15,012,000

8,238,228

TOTAL MATERIALS

61,678,630

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.6%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

35,000,000

22,310,941

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 2.2%

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 1.8%

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

18,500,000

$ 8,308,962

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

30,172,000

17,359,243

 

25,668,205

Water Utilities - 0.4%

SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd. (a)

45,000,000

5,926,683

TOTAL UTILITIES

31,594,888

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,089,532,043)


1,346,102,339

Money Market Funds - 3.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

27,521,458

27,521,458

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

19,920,468

19,920,468

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $47,441,926)


47,441,926

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 98.7%

(Cost $1,136,973,969)

1,393,544,265

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.3%

18,313,491

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,411,857,756

Security Type Abbreviations

ELS

-

Equity-Linked Security

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) Affiliated company

(f) 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 $32,165,273 or 2.3% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 46,747

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

629,835

Total

$ 676,582

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

Jintex Corp. Ltd.

$ -

$ 5,280,145

$ -

$ -

$ 4,548,561

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd.

-

16,961,684

3,943,959

301,429

11,817,466

Total

$ -

$ 22,241,829

$ 3,943,959

$ 301,429

$ 16,366,027

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 237,497,311

$ 55,799,260

$ 181,698,051

$ -

Energy

38,612,785

-

38,612,785

-

Financials

353,833,260

-

353,833,260

-

Health Care

107,705,072

16,048,890

91,656,182

-

Industrials

88,485,540

-

60,218,361

28,267,179

Information Technology

404,383,912

82,571,942

321,811,970

-

Materials

61,678,630

-

61,678,630

-

Telecommunication Services

22,310,941

-

22,310,941

-

Utilities

31,594,888

-

31,594,888

-

Money Market Funds

47,441,926

47,441,926

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,393,544,265

$ 201,862,018

$ 1,163,415,068

$ 28,267,179

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 669,147,097

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:

Investments in Securities:

Equities - Industrials

Beginning Balance

$ -

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

-

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

2,389,470

Cost of Purchases

25,877,709

Proceeds of Sales

-

Amortization/Accretion

-

Transfers into Level 3

-

Transfers out of Level 3

-

Ending Balance

$ 28,267,179

The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2014

$ 2,389,470

The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity China Region Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $19,548,659) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,070,347,840)

$ 1,329,736,312

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $47,441,926)

47,441,926

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $19,184,203)

16,366,027

 

Total Investments (cost $1,136,973,969)

 

$ 1,393,544,265

Receivable for investments sold

52,465,068

Receivable for fund shares sold

988,378

Dividends receivable

329,862

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

37,626

Prepaid expenses

3,610

Other receivables

4,015

Total assets

1,447,372,824

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 12,753,679

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,510,146

Accrued management fee

804,397

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,466

Other affiliated payables

291,691

Other payables and accrued expenses

218,221

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

19,920,468

Total liabilities

35,515,068

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 974,321,960

Undistributed net investment income

12,102,115

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

168,866,752

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

256,566,929

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,728,406 ÷ 635,635 shares)

$ 34.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $34.18)

$ 36.27

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($6,304,510 ÷ 185,307 shares)

$ 34.02

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $34.02)

$ 35.25

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,214,728 ÷ 35,953 shares)A

$ 33.79

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($10,445,320 ÷ 311,213 shares)A

$ 33.56

 

 

 

China Region:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,352,761,044 ÷ 39,193,680 shares)

$ 34.51

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($19,403,748 ÷ 564,215 shares)

$ 34.39

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 October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends (including $301,429 earned from other affiliated issuers)

 

$ 30,329,969

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

676,582

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

31,006,551

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,474,171)

Total income

 

28,532,380

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 10,030,908

Transfer agent fees

2,889,779

Distribution and service plan fees

181,114

Accounting and security lending fees

653,013

Custodian fees and expenses

481,516

Independent trustees' compensation

5,913

Registration fees

101,011

Audit

75,238

Legal

5,129

Interest

1,179

Miscellaneous

193,469

Total expenses before reductions

14,618,269

Expense reductions

(11,806)

14,606,463

Net investment income (loss)

13,925,917

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

190,988,583

Other affiliated issuers

886,333

 

Foreign currency transactions

(88,007)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

191,786,909

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(115,262,118)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

1,690

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(115,260,428)

Net gain (loss)

76,526,481

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 90,452,398

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 13,925,917

$ 18,038,729

Net realized gain (loss)

191,786,909

182,630,699

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(115,260,428)

120,639,628

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

90,452,398

321,309,056

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(15,459,434)

(19,616,401)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(136,131,549)

-

Total distributions

(151,590,983)

(19,616,401)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

1,574,280

(122,395,498)

Redemption fees

349,352

393,175

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(59,214,953)

179,690,332

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,471,072,709

1,291,382,377

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $12,102,115 and undistributed net investment income of $15,463,609, respectively)

$ 1,411,857,756

$ 1,471,072,709

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

$ 26.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .21

.30

.36

.33

.25

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01 H

7.06

1.42

(4.33)

5.15

Total from investment operations

  2.22

7.36

1.78

(4.00)

5.40

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30)

(.34)

(.19)

(.31)

(.20)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.61)

(.34)

(.53)

(.34)

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.18

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

Total ReturnA, B

  6.45% H

26.07%

6.70%

(12.79)%

20.54%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%

1.31%

1.29%

1.31%

1.31%

Net investment income (loss)

  .64%

.94%

1.35%

1.07%

.91%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,728

$ 20,623

$ 13,539

$ 14,808

$ 16,047

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.42%.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

$ 26.40

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .12

.21

.29

.25

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 J

7.04

1.40

(4.32)

5.13

Total from investment operations

  2.11

7.25

1.69

(4.07)

5.31

Distributions from net investment income

  (.19)

(.26)

(.08)

(.27)

(.18)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.50)

(.26)

(.42)

(.29) H

(.24) I

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.02

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

Total ReturnA, B

  6.15% J

25.74%

6.38%

(13.04)%

20.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.60%

1.57%

1.57%

1.58%

Net investment income (loss)

  .35%

.65%

1.06%

.81%

.64%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,305

$ 5,965

$ 4,349

$ 5,281

$ 6,070

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.29 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.268 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. ITotal distributions of $.24 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.177 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. JAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.12%.

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

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Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

$ 26.28

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.04)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 H

6.99

1.40

(4.29)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.05

1.56

(4.19)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.10)

-

(.08)

(.12)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.29)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.29)

(.10)

(.34)

(.11)

(.19)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.79

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

Total ReturnA, B

  5.68% H

25.12%

5.90%

(13.45)%

19.63%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.08%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.12)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.14%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,215

$ 1,494

$ 1,533

$ 1,801

$ 2,496

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.65%.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

$ 26.25

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.02)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.97 H

6.97

1.39

(4.28)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.03

1.55

(4.18)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.12)

-

(.13)

(.13)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.39)

(.12)

(.34)

(.16)

(.20)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.56

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

Total ReturnA, B

  5.71% H

25.14%

5.88%

(13.46)%

19.66%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.07%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.07%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.07)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 10,445

$ 6,957

$ 4,515

$ 5,230

$ 5,938

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.68%.

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

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Financial Highlights - China Region

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .33

.41

.45

.44

.34

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.03

7.11

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.93)

5.52

Distributions from net investment income

  (.38)

(.43)

(.29)

(.38)

(.21)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.69)

(.43)

(.63)

(.40) G

(.27) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.51

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

Total ReturnA

  6.83% I

26.51%

7.01%

(12.52)%

20.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.01%

.98%

.98%

.98%

1.00%

Net investment income (loss)

  .99%

1.27%

1.66%

1.40%

1.22%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,352,761

$ 1,425,828

$ 1,265,488

$ 1,515,084

$ 2,130,070

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.40 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.376 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. HTotal distributions of $.27 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.209 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.80%.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .34

.42

.45

.43

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.02 I

7.10

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.94)

5.51

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.46)

(.31)

(.37)

(.22)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.73) G

(.46)

(.65)

(.40)

(.28) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.39

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

Total ReturnA

  6.87% I

26.58%

7.02%

(12.56)%

20.92%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.93%

.98%

1.01%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.01%

1.32%

1.66%

1.38%

1.18%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 19,404

$ 10,206

$ 1,958

$ 2,034

$ 1,904

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $3.73 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.425 and distributions from net realized gain of $3.306 per share. HTotal distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.216 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.84%.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity China Region Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, China Region and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .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 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

approach and the income approach and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions while the income approach generally consists of using the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors. Independent prices obtained from a single source or broker are evaluated by management and may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 301,483,422

Gross unrealized depreciation

(49,372,983)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 252,110,439

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,141,433,826

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 14,267,573

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 171,161,157

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 252,107,263

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 31,270,708

$ 19,616,401

Long-term Capital Gains

120,320,275

-

Total

$ 151,590,983

$ 19,616,401

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,216,295,804 and $1,347,211,405, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% 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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 52,360

$ 455

Class T

.25%

.25%

30,711

64

Class B

.75%

.25%

13,280

9,980

Class C

.75%

.25%

84,763

28,264

 

 

 

$ 181,114

$ 38,763

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

$ 17,412

Class T

4,754

Class B*

2,798

Class C*

2,676

 

$ 27,640

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 61,885

.30

Class T

20,878

.34

Class B

4,022

.30

Class C

22,393

.26

China Region

2,758,480

.20

Institutional Class

22,121

.17

 

$ 2,889,779

 

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 $4,336 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

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 14,128,000

.29%

$ 1,153

Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $430,241 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $2,340 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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 $629,835, including $2,716 securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $1,623,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $26 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expense during the period in the amount of $11,806.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 180,108

$ 161,788

Class T

32,344

40,503

Class B

-

4,993

Class C

17,191

18,782

China Region

15,122,632

19,344,002

Institutional Class

107,159

46,333

Total

$ 15,459,434

$ 19,616,401

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10. Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 1,978,191

$ -

Class T

554,033

-

Class B

137,166

-

Class C

701,626

-

China Region

131,926,962

-

Institutional Class

833,571

-

Total

$ 136,131,549

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

299,718

284,743

$ 10,085,846

$ 9,232,019

Reinvestment of distributions

60,028

5,112

2,013,956

151,768

Shares redeemed

(304,062)

(184,522)

(10,090,492)

(5,803,916)

Net increase (decrease)

55,684

105,333

$ 2,009,310

$ 3,579,871

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

59,364

70,191

$ 1,971,301

$ 2,215,632

Reinvestment of distributions

17,176

1,321

574,877

39,167

Shares redeemed

(59,747)

(56,116)

(1,983,826)

(1,759,294)

Net increase (decrease)

16,793

15,396

$ 562,352

$ 495,505

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,463

6,343

$ 48,104

$ 197,892

Reinvestment of distributions

3,586

151

119,685

4,455

Shares redeemed

(11,640)

(18,382)

(382,157)

(569,584)

Net increase (decrease)

(6,591)

(11,888)

$ (214,368)

$ (367,237)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

172,291

120,235

$ 5,779,242

$ 3,792,024

Reinvestment of distributions

18,485

573

612,773

16,859

Shares redeemed

(78,373)

(82,838)

(2,559,009)

(2,577,162)

Net increase (decrease)

112,403

37,970

$ 3,833,006

$ 1,231,721

China Region

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,962,379

11,534,725

$ 236,836,534

$ 362,586,439

Reinvestment of distributions

4,157,611

622,145

140,360,927

18,558,580

Shares redeemed

(11,721,340)

(16,406,195)

(391,493,808)

(515,921,780)

Net increase (decrease)

(601,350)

(4,249,325)

$ (14,296,347)

$ (134,776,761)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

632,067

333,624

$ 21,560,054

$ 11,106,364

Reinvestment of distributions

23,866

1,452

802,629

43,199

Shares redeemed

(377,199)

(117,838)

(12,682,356)

(3,708,160)

Net increase (decrease)

278,734

217,238

$ 9,680,327

$ 7,441,403

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity China Region Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity China Region Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity China Region Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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 throughoutthe 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 China Region Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Class A

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.224

$4.239

 

 

 

 

 

Class T

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.121

$4.239

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.000

$4.208

 

 

 

 

 

Class C

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.042

$4.239

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014, $171,167,356, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Class A designates 2%; Class T designates 2%; Class B designates 3%; and Class C designates 2%; of the dividends distributed, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

Class A designates 31%; Class T designates 36%; Class B designates 54%; and Class C designates 44%; of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Class A

12/9/2013

$0.5956

$0.0509

 

 

 

 

Class T

12/9/2013

$0.5082

$0.0509

 

 

 

 

Class B

12/9/2013

$0.3358

$0.0509

 

 

 

 

Class C

12/9/2013

$0.4175

$0.0509

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity China Region Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in October 2011.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

FIL Investments (Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors
(UK) Limited

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

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.,
Boston, MA

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Fidelity Advisor®

China Region Fund -

Institutional Class

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October 31, 2014

Institutional Class is a class of
Fidelity® China Region Fund

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Institutional Class A

6.87%

8.89%

12.06%

A The initial offering of Institutional Class shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008, are those of Fidelity® China Region Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® China Region Fund - Institutional Class on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Golden Dragon Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Institutional Class.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Robert Bao, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® China Region Fund: For the year, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned 6.87%, trailing the 8.70% gain of the MSCI Golden Dragon Index. Versus the index, the fund was hurt by a sizable underweighting and stock selection in Taiwan, as well as an overweighting in China and an underweighting in Hong Kong. The fund's largest relative detractor was Hong Kong-listed China Mobile, a strong-performing index component that the fund didn't own. Although this state-owned enterprise is the world's largest supplier of wireless telecommunication services, I remained skeptical of its growth prospects. The second-largest detractor was a non-index stake in Hong Kong-listed Prada, an Italian maker of luxury leather goods and apparel that I sold. The fund was also hurt by unfavorable positioning in two Taiwan-based companies from the information technology sector: contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry and touch-screen maker TPK Holdings. I sold the position in TPK by period end. An out-of-index position in the weak-performing shares of Hong-Kong-listed auto dealer Baoxin Auto Group detracted as well. Conversely, an overweighted stake in Chinese Internet and mobile messaging stock Tencent Holdings was the fund's top contributor. Other noteworthy contributors were China-based Internet search provider Baidu and utility Huadian Fuxin Energy, also based in China. The last two stocks I mentioned were non-index holdings.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Chinese market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.34%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,097.30

$ 7.08

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.45

$ 6.82

Class T

1.63%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,095.70

$ 8.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.99

$ 8.29

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 11.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.06%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 10.87

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.82

$ 10.46

China Region

.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.00

$ 5.24

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.21

$ 5.04

Institutional Class

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.40

$ 5.19

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

Annual Report

Fidelity China Region Fund


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

kiu612818

Cayman Islands

31.7%

 

kiu612820

China

26.3%

 

kiu612822

Taiwan

16.7%

 

kiu612824

Hong Kong

10.2%

 

kiu612826

United States of America*

4.7%

 

kiu612828

Bermuda

4.2%

 

kiu612830

Korea (South)

2.8%

 

kiu612832

United Kingdom

1.4%

 

kiu612848

Netherlands

0.8%

 

kiu612836

Other

1.2%

 

kiu612880

* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

kiu612818

Cayman Islands

33.5%

 

kiu612820

China

23.0%

 

kiu612822

Hong Kong

15.2%

 

kiu612824

Taiwan

13.0%

 

kiu612826

Bermuda

6.5%

 

kiu612828

Korea (South)

3.3%

 

kiu612830

Italy

1.6%

 

kiu612832

Japan

1.2%

 

kiu612848

United States of America*

1.0%

 

kiu612836

Other

1.7%

 

kiu612892

* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

95.3

99.5

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

4.7

0.5

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

8.3

8.1

AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)

5.4

5.5

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Internet Software & Services)

5.3

8.4

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.6

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.5

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn) (Electronic Equipment & Components)

2.3

0.0

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (Insurance)

2.1

1.9

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares) (Automobiles)

2.1

3.0

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (Internet Software & Services)

2.0

1.0

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares) (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

1.7

2.5

 

36.6

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

28.6

27.7

Financials

25.1

23.5

Consumer Discretionary

16.8

23.2

Health Care

7.6

4.3

Industrials

6.3

7.1

Materials

4.4

4.7

Energy

2.7

4.2

Utilities

2.2

2.4

Telecommunication Services

1.6

1.2

Consumer Staples

0.0

1.2

Annual Report

Fidelity China Region Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 95.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 16.8%

Auto Components - 0.8%

Weifu High-Technology Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

2,999,924

$ 11,375,946

Automobiles - 3.7%

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

13,433,786

29,688,525

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

51,000,000

22,830,060

 

52,518,585

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8%

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd. (e)

61,480,000

11,817,466

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9%

500.com Ltd. sponsored ADR Class A (d)

304,350

9,389,198

China Lodging Group Ltd. ADR (a)

310,000

8,521,900

Melco International Development Ltd.

323,000

875,758

Sands China Ltd.

3,541,800

22,090,599

 

40,877,455

Household Durables - 1.7%

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

7,728,000

24,193,294

Internet & Catalog Retail - 2.7%

Ctrip.com International Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)

369,916

21,566,103

Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd. sponsored ADR (d)

606,768

16,322,059

 

37,888,162

Leisure Products - 0.2%

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd.

6,537,000

2,635,430

Specialty Retail - 3.1%

Baoxin Auto Group Ltd. (d)

21,494,000

16,401,380

Belle International Holdings Ltd.

14,000,000

17,815,359

International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd.

17,245,000

4,737,083

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

23,615,000

5,275,024

 

44,228,846

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.9%

Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd.

23,958,000

11,910,242

Sitoy Group Holdings Ltd.

63,000

51,885

 

11,962,127

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

237,497,311

ENERGY - 2.7%

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.7%

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares)

28,000,000

24,281,936

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

5,084,500

14,330,849

 

38,612,785

FINANCIALS - 25.1%

Banks - 8.2%

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares)

69,778,000

52,061,320

 

Shares

Value

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

78,024,000

$ 51,804,814

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

223,520

5,809,495

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. Class A ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 8/5/15 (a)(f)

2,191,000

6,491,309

 

116,166,938

Capital Markets - 1.4%

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

305,690

7,945,170

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 9/16/15 (a)(f)

2,014,600

5,968,686

Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Co. Ltd. ELS warrants 7/13/17 (a)(f)

2,008,500

5,950,613

 

19,864,469

Diversified Financial Services - 0.8%

Far East Horizon Ltd.

11,500,000

10,695,668

Insurance - 9.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

13,582,600

75,796,678

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

7,999,200

29,934,285

People's Insurance Co. of China Group (H Shares)

50,176,000

21,688,256

 

127,419,219

Real Estate Management & Development - 5.7%

China Overseas Land and Investment Ltd.

4,936,000

14,321,489

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

500

1,683

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

15,000,000

6,023,432

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

10,000,000

10,405,693

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. (a)

12,266,000

10,899,650

Longfor Properties Co. Ltd.

5,000,000

5,800,190

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.

6,908,500

14,868,732

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

2,348,000

17,366,097

 

79,686,966

TOTAL FINANCIALS

353,833,260

HEALTH CARE - 7.6%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.4%

Intai Technology Corp.

1,000,000

5,087,193

Lifetech Scientific Corp. (a)

10,000,000

14,695,654

 

19,782,847

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%

Phoenix Healthcare Group Ltd.

4,600,000

9,040,583

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.1%

WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

425,700

16,048,890

Pharmaceuticals - 4.5%

Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd.

8,290,000

11,409,192

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Lijun International Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd.

17,500,000

$ 8,518,978

Luye Pharma Group Ltd.

13,498,500

19,482,782

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co. Ltd. Class H

1,300,000

4,680,382

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

7,000,000

7,047,518

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,702,000

11,693,900

 

62,832,752

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

107,705,072

INDUSTRIALS - 6.3%

Building Products - 0.5%

Sunspring Metal Corp.

4,350,000

6,915,823

Electrical Equipment - 1.4%

Harbin Electric Machinery Co. Ltd.(H Shares)

17,000,000

10,259,719

Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

2,200,000

9,460,810

 

19,720,529

Machinery - 1.9%

China CNR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

7,000,000

6,914,115

CSR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

11,689,000

11,892,254

King Slide Works Co. Ltd.

600,000

7,865,709

 

26,672,078

Marine - 1.5%

China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

31,444,000

20,696,508

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.0%

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

1,762,725

3,267,373

Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

26,044,000

11,213,229

 

14,480,602

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

88,485,540

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 28.6%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 4.8%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

2,000,000

11,979,685

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn)

10,319,680

32,610,858

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

176,000

12,344,599

PAX Global Technology Ltd. (a)

10,500,000

11,277,546

 

68,212,688

Internet Software & Services - 10.1%

58.com, Inc. ADR (d)

330,000

13,058,100

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

120,000

28,652,400

 

Shares

Value

NAVER Corp.

31,634

$ 22,199,402

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR

400,000

3,900,000

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

4,641,200

74,594,633

 

142,404,535

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 11.5%

eMemory Technology, Inc.

390,000

4,209,936

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

20,118,000

6,780,220

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. (a)

1,527,000

2,152,999

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

2,674,000

13,819,203

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

27,057,796

117,109,201

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

11,900,000

17,850,427

 

161,921,986

Software - 1.2%

China City Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

32,000,000

10,193,160

Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. (a)

21,000,000

6,889,503

 

17,082,663

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.0%

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

12,750

14,762,040

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

404,383,912

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 0.3%

Jintex Corp. Ltd. (e)

5,000,000

4,548,561

Construction Materials - 2.7%

Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corp.

6,409,500

3,641,933

BBMG Corp. (H Shares)

14,000,000

9,899,565

China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd.

35,000,000

12,926,154

West China Cement Ltd.

116,684,000

11,590,853

 

38,058,505

Containers & Packaging - 0.6%

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

13,120,000

8,637,209

Metals & Mining - 0.2%

POSCO

7,644

2,196,127

Paper & Forest Products - 0.6%

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.

15,012,000

8,238,228

TOTAL MATERIALS

61,678,630

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.6%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

35,000,000

22,310,941

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 2.2%

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 1.8%

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

18,500,000

$ 8,308,962

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

30,172,000

17,359,243

 

25,668,205

Water Utilities - 0.4%

SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd. (a)

45,000,000

5,926,683

TOTAL UTILITIES

31,594,888

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,089,532,043)


1,346,102,339

Money Market Funds - 3.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

27,521,458

27,521,458

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

19,920,468

19,920,468

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $47,441,926)


47,441,926

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 98.7%

(Cost $1,136,973,969)

1,393,544,265

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.3%

18,313,491

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,411,857,756

Security Type Abbreviations

ELS

-

Equity-Linked Security

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) Affiliated company

(f) 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 $32,165,273 or 2.3% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 46,747

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

629,835

Total

$ 676,582

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

Jintex Corp. Ltd.

$ -

$ 5,280,145

$ -

$ -

$ 4,548,561

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd.

-

16,961,684

3,943,959

301,429

11,817,466

Total

$ -

$ 22,241,829

$ 3,943,959

$ 301,429

$ 16,366,027

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 237,497,311

$ 55,799,260

$ 181,698,051

$ -

Energy

38,612,785

-

38,612,785

-

Financials

353,833,260

-

353,833,260

-

Health Care

107,705,072

16,048,890

91,656,182

-

Industrials

88,485,540

-

60,218,361

28,267,179

Information Technology

404,383,912

82,571,942

321,811,970

-

Materials

61,678,630

-

61,678,630

-

Telecommunication Services

22,310,941

-

22,310,941

-

Utilities

31,594,888

-

31,594,888

-

Money Market Funds

47,441,926

47,441,926

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,393,544,265

$ 201,862,018

$ 1,163,415,068

$ 28,267,179

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 669,147,097

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:

Investments in Securities:

Equities - Industrials

Beginning Balance

$ -

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

-

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

2,389,470

Cost of Purchases

25,877,709

Proceeds of Sales

-

Amortization/Accretion

-

Transfers into Level 3

-

Transfers out of Level 3

-

Ending Balance

$ 28,267,179

The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2014

$ 2,389,470

The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity China Region Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $19,548,659) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,070,347,840)

$ 1,329,736,312

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $47,441,926)

47,441,926

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $19,184,203)

16,366,027

 

Total Investments (cost $1,136,973,969)

 

$ 1,393,544,265

Receivable for investments sold

52,465,068

Receivable for fund shares sold

988,378

Dividends receivable

329,862

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

37,626

Prepaid expenses

3,610

Other receivables

4,015

Total assets

1,447,372,824

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 12,753,679

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,510,146

Accrued management fee

804,397

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,466

Other affiliated payables

291,691

Other payables and accrued expenses

218,221

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

19,920,468

Total liabilities

35,515,068

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 974,321,960

Undistributed net investment income

12,102,115

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

168,866,752

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

256,566,929

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,728,406 ÷ 635,635 shares)

$ 34.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $34.18)

$ 36.27

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($6,304,510 ÷ 185,307 shares)

$ 34.02

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $34.02)

$ 35.25

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,214,728 ÷ 35,953 shares)A

$ 33.79

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($10,445,320 ÷ 311,213 shares)A

$ 33.56

 

 

 

China Region:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,352,761,044 ÷ 39,193,680 shares)

$ 34.51

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($19,403,748 ÷ 564,215 shares)

$ 34.39

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 October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends (including $301,429 earned from other affiliated issuers)

 

$ 30,329,969

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

676,582

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

31,006,551

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,474,171)

Total income

 

28,532,380

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 10,030,908

Transfer agent fees

2,889,779

Distribution and service plan fees

181,114

Accounting and security lending fees

653,013

Custodian fees and expenses

481,516

Independent trustees' compensation

5,913

Registration fees

101,011

Audit

75,238

Legal

5,129

Interest

1,179

Miscellaneous

193,469

Total expenses before reductions

14,618,269

Expense reductions

(11,806)

14,606,463

Net investment income (loss)

13,925,917

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

190,988,583

Other affiliated issuers

886,333

 

Foreign currency transactions

(88,007)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

191,786,909

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(115,262,118)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

1,690

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(115,260,428)

Net gain (loss)

76,526,481

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 90,452,398

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 13,925,917

$ 18,038,729

Net realized gain (loss)

191,786,909

182,630,699

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(115,260,428)

120,639,628

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

90,452,398

321,309,056

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(15,459,434)

(19,616,401)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(136,131,549)

-

Total distributions

(151,590,983)

(19,616,401)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

1,574,280

(122,395,498)

Redemption fees

349,352

393,175

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(59,214,953)

179,690,332

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,471,072,709

1,291,382,377

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $12,102,115 and undistributed net investment income of $15,463,609, respectively)

$ 1,411,857,756

$ 1,471,072,709

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

$ 26.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .21

.30

.36

.33

.25

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01 H

7.06

1.42

(4.33)

5.15

Total from investment operations

  2.22

7.36

1.78

(4.00)

5.40

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30)

(.34)

(.19)

(.31)

(.20)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.61)

(.34)

(.53)

(.34)

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.18

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

Total ReturnA, B

  6.45% H

26.07%

6.70%

(12.79)%

20.54%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%

1.31%

1.29%

1.31%

1.31%

Net investment income (loss)

  .64%

.94%

1.35%

1.07%

.91%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,728

$ 20,623

$ 13,539

$ 14,808

$ 16,047

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.42%.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

$ 26.40

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .12

.21

.29

.25

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 J

7.04

1.40

(4.32)

5.13

Total from investment operations

  2.11

7.25

1.69

(4.07)

5.31

Distributions from net investment income

  (.19)

(.26)

(.08)

(.27)

(.18)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.50)

(.26)

(.42)

(.29) H

(.24) I

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.02

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

Total ReturnA, B

  6.15% J

25.74%

6.38%

(13.04)%

20.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.60%

1.57%

1.57%

1.58%

Net investment income (loss)

  .35%

.65%

1.06%

.81%

.64%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,305

$ 5,965

$ 4,349

$ 5,281

$ 6,070

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.29 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.268 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. ITotal distributions of $.24 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.177 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. JAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.12%.

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

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Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

$ 26.28

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.04)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 H

6.99

1.40

(4.29)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.05

1.56

(4.19)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.10)

-

(.08)

(.12)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.29)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.29)

(.10)

(.34)

(.11)

(.19)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.79

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

Total ReturnA, B

  5.68% H

25.12%

5.90%

(13.45)%

19.63%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.08%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.12)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.14%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,215

$ 1,494

$ 1,533

$ 1,801

$ 2,496

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.65%.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

$ 26.25

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.02)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.97 H

6.97

1.39

(4.28)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.03

1.55

(4.18)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.12)

-

(.13)

(.13)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.39)

(.12)

(.34)

(.16)

(.20)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.56

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

Total ReturnA, B

  5.71% H

25.14%

5.88%

(13.46)%

19.66%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.07%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.07%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.07)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 10,445

$ 6,957

$ 4,515

$ 5,230

$ 5,938

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.68%.

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

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Financial Highlights - China Region

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .33

.41

.45

.44

.34

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.03

7.11

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.93)

5.52

Distributions from net investment income

  (.38)

(.43)

(.29)

(.38)

(.21)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.69)

(.43)

(.63)

(.40) G

(.27) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.51

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

Total ReturnA

  6.83% I

26.51%

7.01%

(12.52)%

20.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.01%

.98%

.98%

.98%

1.00%

Net investment income (loss)

  .99%

1.27%

1.66%

1.40%

1.22%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,352,761

$ 1,425,828

$ 1,265,488

$ 1,515,084

$ 2,130,070

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.40 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.376 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. HTotal distributions of $.27 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.209 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.80%.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .34

.42

.45

.43

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.02 I

7.10

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.94)

5.51

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.46)

(.31)

(.37)

(.22)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.73) G

(.46)

(.65)

(.40)

(.28) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.39

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

Total ReturnA

  6.87% I

26.58%

7.02%

(12.56)%

20.92%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.93%

.98%

1.01%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.01%

1.32%

1.66%

1.38%

1.18%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 19,404

$ 10,206

$ 1,958

$ 2,034

$ 1,904

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $3.73 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.425 and distributions from net realized gain of $3.306 per share. HTotal distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.216 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.84%.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity China Region Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, China Region and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .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 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

approach and the income approach and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions while the income approach generally consists of using the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors. Independent prices obtained from a single source or broker are evaluated by management and may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 301,483,422

Gross unrealized depreciation

(49,372,983)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 252,110,439

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,141,433,826

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 14,267,573

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 171,161,157

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 252,107,263

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 31,270,708

$ 19,616,401

Long-term Capital Gains

120,320,275

-

Total

$ 151,590,983

$ 19,616,401

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,216,295,804 and $1,347,211,405, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% 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

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Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 52,360

$ 455

Class T

.25%

.25%

30,711

64

Class B

.75%

.25%

13,280

9,980

Class C

.75%

.25%

84,763

28,264

 

 

 

$ 181,114

$ 38,763

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

$ 17,412

Class T

4,754

Class B*

2,798

Class C*

2,676

 

$ 27,640

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 61,885

.30

Class T

20,878

.34

Class B

4,022

.30

Class C

22,393

.26

China Region

2,758,480

.20

Institutional Class

22,121

.17

 

$ 2,889,779

 

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 $4,336 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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 14,128,000

.29%

$ 1,153

Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $430,241 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $2,340 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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 $629,835, including $2,716 securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $1,623,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $26 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expense during the period in the amount of $11,806.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 180,108

$ 161,788

Class T

32,344

40,503

Class B

-

4,993

Class C

17,191

18,782

China Region

15,122,632

19,344,002

Institutional Class

107,159

46,333

Total

$ 15,459,434

$ 19,616,401

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Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 1,978,191

$ -

Class T

554,033

-

Class B

137,166

-

Class C

701,626

-

China Region

131,926,962

-

Institutional Class

833,571

-

Total

$ 136,131,549

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

299,718

284,743

$ 10,085,846

$ 9,232,019

Reinvestment of distributions

60,028

5,112

2,013,956

151,768

Shares redeemed

(304,062)

(184,522)

(10,090,492)

(5,803,916)

Net increase (decrease)

55,684

105,333

$ 2,009,310

$ 3,579,871

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

59,364

70,191

$ 1,971,301

$ 2,215,632

Reinvestment of distributions

17,176

1,321

574,877

39,167

Shares redeemed

(59,747)

(56,116)

(1,983,826)

(1,759,294)

Net increase (decrease)

16,793

15,396

$ 562,352

$ 495,505

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,463

6,343

$ 48,104

$ 197,892

Reinvestment of distributions

3,586

151

119,685

4,455

Shares redeemed

(11,640)

(18,382)

(382,157)

(569,584)

Net increase (decrease)

(6,591)

(11,888)

$ (214,368)

$ (367,237)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

172,291

120,235

$ 5,779,242

$ 3,792,024

Reinvestment of distributions

18,485

573

612,773

16,859

Shares redeemed

(78,373)

(82,838)

(2,559,009)

(2,577,162)

Net increase (decrease)

112,403

37,970

$ 3,833,006

$ 1,231,721

China Region

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,962,379

11,534,725

$ 236,836,534

$ 362,586,439

Reinvestment of distributions

4,157,611

622,145

140,360,927

18,558,580

Shares redeemed

(11,721,340)

(16,406,195)

(391,493,808)

(515,921,780)

Net increase (decrease)

(601,350)

(4,249,325)

$ (14,296,347)

$ (134,776,761)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

632,067

333,624

$ 21,560,054

$ 11,106,364

Reinvestment of distributions

23,866

1,452

802,629

43,199

Shares redeemed

(377,199)

(117,838)

(12,682,356)

(3,708,160)

Net increase (decrease)

278,734

217,238

$ 9,680,327

$ 7,441,403

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity China Region Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity China Region Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity China Region Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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 throughoutthe 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 China Region Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Institutional Class

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.359

$4.239

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014, $171,167,356, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

The fund designates 1% of the dividend distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

The fund designates 26% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Institutional Class

12/09/13

$0.6959

$0.0509

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity China Region Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in October 2011.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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Fidelity China Region Fund

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity China Region Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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(U.K.) Inc.

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(Hong Kong) Limited

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(Japan) Limited

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(UK) Limited

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Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

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Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA

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Boston, MA

Custodian

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.,
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AHKCI-UANN-1214
1.861450.106

Fidelity Advisor®

Japan

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

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

(Fidelity Cover Art)

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are
classes of Fidelity® Japan Fund


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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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) A

-7.81%

3.88%

2.24%

Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge) B

-5.83%

4.15%

2.37%

Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

-7.77%

4.18%

2.55%

Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) D

-3.87%

4.54%

2.56%

A Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class A shares took place on December 14, 2010. Returns prior to December 14, 2010, are those of Fidelity® Japan Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class A's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to December 14, 2010, would have been lower.

B Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class T shares took place on December 14, 2010. Returns prior to December 14, 2010, are those of Fidelity® Japan Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class T's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to December 14, 2010, would have been lower.

C Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class B shares took place on December 14, 2010. Returns prior to December 14, 2010, are those of Fidelity Japan Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class B's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to December 14, 2010, would have been lower. Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0%, respectively.

D Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class C shares took place on December 14, 2010. Returns prior to December 14, 2010, are those of Fidelity Japan Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class C's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to December 14, 2010, would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Japan Fund - Class A on October 31, 2004, 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 Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Class A.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Kirk Neureiter, who became Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Japan Fund on March 1, 2014: For the year, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned -2.18%, -2.42%, -2.92% and -2.90%, respectively (excluding sales charges), lagging the -0.29% return of the Tokyo Stock Price Index. Versus the index, the fund's performance suffered from stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector. For example, the fund's largest detractor was a sizable overweighting in Rakuten - Japan's largest Internet shopping site - which I bought in March. While e-tailing stocks generally performed well globally, the problem here was weaker-than-expected profits as the company moved to expand overseas. Also within this sector, a large overweighting in automaker Honda Motor worked against us. Aside from these detractors, a number of positions in consumer durables & apparel disappointed me. Elsewhere, performance was hampered by two real estate stocks, AEON Mall and Nomura Real Estate Holdings, the latter of which I sold from the fund. Conversely, a meaningful overweighting in drug company Astellas Pharma was the fund's largest contributor. I thought this stock had a number of factors in its favor, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new use for Xtandi®, the prostate cancer drug co-developed by Astellas and Medivation. Suzuki Motor also bolstered relative results.

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

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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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.22%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,053.30

$ 6.31

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.06

$ 6.21

Class T

1.52%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,051.60

$ 7.86

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.54

$ 7.73

Class B

1.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,049.50

$ 10.28

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.17

$ 10.11

Class C

1.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,048.90

$ 9.92

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.53

$ 9.75

Japan

.89%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,055.10

$ 4.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.72

$ 4.53

Institutional Class

.87%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,054.20

$ 4.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.82

$ 4.43

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Japan

96.0%

 

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United States of America*

2.4%

 

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Korea (South)

1.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Japan

98.3%

 

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United States of America*

1.2%

 

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Korea (South)

0.5%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.6

98.8

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.4

1.2

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals)

5.5

4.0

Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Tobacco)

5.3

5.8

Hoya Corp. (Electronic Equipment & Components)

4.5

3.8

East Japan Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

4.3

4.1

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)

3.8

3.5

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles)

3.8

4.0

Rakuten, Inc. (Internet & Catalog Retail)

3.6

4.2

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.5

2.9

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development)

3.4

3.2

SoftBank Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.3

3.4

 

41.0

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Consumer Discretionary

21.2

21.9

Financials

18.0

18.8

Information Technology

15.1

12.0

Industrials

13.5

16.4

Telecommunication Services

8.8

8.5

Health Care

8.0

6.7

Consumer Staples

7.7

7.5

Materials

2.9

3.7

Utilities

1.8

1.6

Energy

0.6

1.7

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 21.2%

Auto Components - 3.1%

Bridgestone Corp.

240,300

$ 8,030,285

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

505,100

6,904,007

 

14,934,292

Automobiles - 11.2%

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

557,800

17,832,444

Mazda Motor Corp.

326,600

7,716,513

Suzuki Motor Corp.

383,000

12,837,590

Toyota Motor Corp.

243,300

14,641,116

 

53,027,663

Household Durables - 0.8%

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

339,400

3,771,468

Internet & Catalog Retail - 3.6%

Rakuten, Inc.

1,496,900

16,879,753

Leisure Products - 0.7%

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

213,800

3,396,325

Multiline Retail - 1.8%

Don Quijote Holdings Co. Ltd.

139,300

8,346,286

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

100,355,787

CONSUMER STAPLES - 7.7%

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.4%

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

158,200

6,178,679

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

41,700

2,014,426

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

24,800

1,464,211

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. (d)

45,700

1,526,714

 

11,184,030

Tobacco - 5.3%

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

745,000

25,418,696

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

36,602,726

ENERGY - 0.6%

Energy Equipment & Services - 0.6%

Modec, Inc. (d)

114,400

2,734,527

FINANCIALS - 18.0%

Banks - 4.8%

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

3,069,200

17,891,027

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

117,900

4,808,305

 

22,699,332

Capital Markets - 0.6%

Monex Group, Inc.

1,190,400

3,038,273

Consumer Finance - 1.7%

ACOM Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

2,413,300

8,044,128

Diversified Financial Services - 4.4%

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

255,300

6,332,992

ORIX Corp.

1,050,000

14,574,256

 

20,907,248

 

Shares

Value

Insurance - 1.9%

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

279,600

$ 8,966,249

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%

Nippon Healthcare Investment Corp. (a)

255

340,530

Real Estate Management & Development - 4.5%

AEON Mall Co. Ltd.

282,700

5,189,181

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

507,000

16,308,385

 

21,497,566

TOTAL FINANCIALS

85,493,326

HEALTH CARE - 8.0%

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.5%

Message Co. Ltd.

243,700

7,659,040

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

104,100

4,370,061

 

12,029,101

Pharmaceuticals - 5.5%

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

1,679,000

26,058,915

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

38,088,016

INDUSTRIALS - 13.5%

Building Products - 0.4%

Toto Ltd.

170,000

1,918,260

Construction & Engineering - 1.4%

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

386,100

6,462,654

Electrical Equipment - 1.7%

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

641,000

8,264,926

Machinery - 3.5%

Komatsu Ltd.

358,700

8,468,677

Makita Corp.

142,400

7,974,271

 

16,442,948

Professional Services - 0.1%

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

18,000

615,214

Road & Rail - 4.3%

East Japan Railway Co.

262,400

20,494,289

Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.1%

Misumi Group, Inc.

96,100

3,032,328

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

457,100

6,901,781

 

9,934,109

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

64,132,400

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 15.1%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 10.4%

Azbil Corp.

207,200

4,996,727

Hitachi Ltd.

1,616,000

12,697,680

Hoya Corp.

599,300

21,207,334

OMRON Corp.

57,300

2,712,277

Shimadzu Corp.

902,000

7,848,588

 

49,462,606

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Internet Software & Services - 2.8%

Kakaku.com, Inc.

627,200

$ 8,539,636

NAVER Corp.

6,964

4,887,040

 

13,426,676

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.9%

NEC Corp.

1,232,000

4,356,818

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

2,496

2,889,886

Wacom Co. Ltd. (d)

409,400

1,570,783

 

8,817,487

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

71,706,769

MATERIALS - 2.9%

Chemicals - 2.9%

JSR Corp.

289,800

5,218,793

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

134,800

8,652,628

 

13,871,421

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 8.8%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0%

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

155,200

9,656,367

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 6.8%

KDDI Corp.

252,800

16,601,239

SoftBank Corp.

212,300

15,455,316

 

32,056,555

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

41,712,922

UTILITIES - 1.8%

Electric Utilities - 1.8%

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a)

867,400

8,566,019

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $455,888,737)


463,263,913

Money Market Funds - 4.1%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,216,518

$ 8,216,518

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

11,341,321

11,341,321

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $19,557,839)


19,557,839

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.7%

(Cost $475,446,576)

482,821,752

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.7)%

(7,887,265)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 474,934,487

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 3,768

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

55,872

Total

$ 59,640

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 100,355,787

$ -

$ 100,355,787

$ -

Consumer Staples

36,602,726

-

36,602,726

-

Energy

2,734,527

-

2,734,527

-

Financials

85,493,326

-

85,493,326

-

Health Care

38,088,016

-

38,088,016

-

Industrials

64,132,400

-

64,132,400

-

Information Technology

71,706,769

7,776,926

63,929,843

-

Materials

13,871,421

-

13,871,421

-

Telecommunication Services

41,712,922

-

41,712,922

-

Utilities

8,566,019

-

8,566,019

-

Money Market Funds

19,557,839

19,557,839

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 482,821,752

$ 27,334,765

$ 455,486,987

$ -

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

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $10,754,091) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $455,888,737)

$ 463,263,913

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $19,557,839)

19,557,839

 

Total Investments (cost $475,446,576)

 

$ 482,821,752

Receivable for investments sold

1,921,907

Receivable for fund shares sold

4,452,511

Dividends receivable

2,854,510

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

6,058

Prepaid expenses

1,350

Other receivables

317

Total assets

492,058,405

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 4,936,152

Payable for fund shares redeemed

421,497

Accrued management fee

237,307

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,738

Other affiliated payables

97,331

Other payables and accrued expenses

73,572

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,341,321

Total liabilities

17,123,918

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 646,212,371

Undistributed net investment income

3,240,458

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

(181,850,831)

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

7,332,489

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($21,351,919 ÷ 1,832,689 shares)

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.65)

$ 12.36

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($4,103,837 ÷ 353,279 shares)

$ 11.62

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $11.62)

$ 12.04

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($451,949 ÷ 38,806 shares)A

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($13,162,073 ÷ 1,136,389 shares)A

$ 11.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($415,611,709 ÷ 35,547,288 shares)

$ 11.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($20,253,000 ÷ 1,734,880 shares)

$ 11.67

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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Fidelity Japan Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

 

Year ended October 31, 2014

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 9,135,337

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

59,640

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

9,194,977

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(1,027,088)

Total income

 

8,167,889

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 3,488,428

Performance adjustment

(431,891)

Transfer agent fees

976,306

Distribution and service plan fees

212,501

Accounting and security lending fees

258,658

Custodian fees and expenses

55,226

Independent trustees' compensation

2,118

Registration fees

80,653

Audit

69,999

Legal

1,858

Interest

1,495

Miscellaneous

5,951

Total expenses before reductions

4,721,302

Expense reductions

(1,228)

4,720,074

Net investment income (loss)

3,447,815

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

(3,053,235)

Foreign currency transactions

(186,138)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

(3,239,373)

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(11,697,939)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(50,863)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(11,748,802)

Net gain (loss)

(14,988,175)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (11,540,360)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 3,447,815

$ 5,017,815

Net realized gain (loss)

(3,239,373)

22,342,026

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(11,748,802)

92,633,788

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(11,540,360)

119,993,629

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(4,561,447)

(5,641,978)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(402,380)

(3,106,863)

Total distributions

(4,963,827)

(8,748,841)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(48,052,746)

51,180,009

Redemption fees

110,748

461,366

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(64,446,185)

162,886,163

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

539,380,672

376,494,509

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $3,240,458 and undistributed net investment income of $4,547,036, respectively)

$ 474,934,487

$ 539,380,672

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .05

.08

.09

.09

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.15)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.26)

2.88

(.06)

(1.30)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.11)

(.13)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.09)

(.19)

(.18)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.18)%

31.58%

(.64)%

(11.91)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.23%

1.26%

1.42%

1.20%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.23%

1.26%

1.38%

1.20%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.23%

1.25%

1.36%

1.16%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .41%

.75%

.94%

1.02%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,352

$ 20,520

$ 9,495

$ 13,208

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .01

.05

.06

.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.30)

2.78

(.13)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.29)

2.83

(.07)

(1.33)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.04)

(.08)

(.11)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.05)

(.16)

(.16)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.62

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.42)%

31.04%

(.75)%

(12.19)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.54%

1.55%

1.70%

1.48%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.54%

1.55%

1.66%

1.48%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.54%

1.53%

1.64%

1.44%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .10%

.46%

.66%

.74%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,104

$ 5,357

$ 3,934

$ 4,643

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.04)

- K

.02

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.80

(.12)

(1.37)

Distributions from net investment income

  -

-

(.04)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.07)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  -

(.07)

(.09)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.92)%

30.52%

(1.24)%

(12.56)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.02%

2.02%

2.17%

1.95%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.02%

2.02%

2.13%

1.95%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.02%

2.01%

2.11%

1.91%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.37)%

(.02)%

.19%

.27%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 452

$ 874

$ 1,012

$ 1,458

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.03)

- K

.02

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.79

(.12)

(1.36)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.01)

(.06)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.03) L

(.09)

(.11)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.58

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.90)%

30.55%

(1.27)%

(12.47)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.93%

1.97%

2.15%

1.92%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.93%

1.97%

2.11%

1.92%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.93%

1.95%

2.09%

1.88%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.29)%

.04%

.21%

.30%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,162

$ 11,824

$ 7,015

$ 8,750

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share. LTotal distributions of $.03 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.025 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Japan

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

$ 10.03

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .09

.12

.12

.15

.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(.75)

.61

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(.60)

.71

Distributions from net investment income

  (.11)

(.15)

(.16)

(.20)

(.07)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

(.21)

(.10)

Total distributions

  (.11) H

(.23)

(.21)

(.41)

(.17)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - G

.01

- G

.01

- G

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.69

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

Total ReturnA

  (1.90)%

31.92%

(.19)%

(6.00)%

7.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .90%

.93%

1.09%

.86%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .90%

.93%

1.06%

.84%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

1.04%

.80%

.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  .74%

1.08%

1.26%

1.38%

.97%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 415,612

$ 480,773

$ 353,550

$ 450,417

$ 649,316

Portfolio turnover rateD

  112%

68%

52%

134% F

43%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.105 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .09

.13

.12

.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.78

(.14)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(1.27)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.12)

(.15)

(.17)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.12) K

(.23)

(.22)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  - J

.01

- J

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.67

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

Total ReturnB, C

  (1.90)%

32.04%

(.18)%

(11.63)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

.90%

1.03%

.79%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

.90%

1.01%

.79%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .89%

.88%

.99%

.75%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

1.11%

1.31%

1.43%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 20,253

$ 20,033

$ 1,488

$ 2,715

Portfolio turnover rateF

  112%

68%

52%

134% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share. KTotal distributions of $.12 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.115 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Japan Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Japan and Institutional Class 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 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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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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 October 31, 2014 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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), expiring capital loss carryforwards, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 31,159,526

Gross unrealized depreciation

(28,373,918)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 2,785,608

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 480,036,144

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 3,215,008

Capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 2,768,518

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (3,870,588)

2017

(41,604,070)

2018

(26,887,863)

2019

(98,806,037)

Total with expiration

(171,168,558)

No expiration

 

Short-term

(3,919,546)

Long-term

(2,173,158)

Total no expiration

(6,092,704)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Due to large redemptions in a prior period, $141,955,883 of capital losses that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $18,885,324 per year.

The Fund acquired $5,487,891 of its 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 $1,371,973 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 4,963,827

$ 8,748,841

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $556,118,333 and $602,098,005, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Japan as compared to its benchmark index, the TOPIX, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .61% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 51,842

$ 8,616

Class T

.25%

.25%

23,920

90

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,060

4,547

Class C

.75%

.25%

130,679

51,684

 

 

 

$ 212,501

$ 64,937

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

$ 24,140

Class T

1,332

Class B*

3,797

Class C*

7,937

 

$ 37,206

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 56,618

.27

Class T

15,620

.33

Class B

1,818

.30

Class C

28,460

.22

Japan

843,257

.19

Institutional Class

30,533

.18

 

$ 976,306

 

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.

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

$ 42,055,500

.32%

$ 1,495

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

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 $826 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $55,872. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $1,228.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 141,802

$ 106,946

Class T

19,055

32,766

Class C

25,435

8,397

Japan

4,169,355

5,470,176

Institutional Class

205,800

23,693

Total

$ 4,561,447

$ 5,641,978

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 15,756

$ 79,705

Class T

3,988

33,186

Class B

-

6,644

Class C

9,157

55,283

Japan

357,373

2,919,891

Institutional Class

16,106

12,154

Total

$ 402,380

$ 3,106,863

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

952,008

1,327,321

$ 11,244,440

$ 15,043,376

Reinvestment of distributions

11,439

17,701

136,237

165,861

Shares redeemed

(840,548)

(655,691)

(9,766,930)

(7,373,829)

Net increase (decrease)

122,899

689,331

$ 1,613,747

$ 7,835,408

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

64,476

195,003

$ 752,702

$ 2,164,942

Reinvestment of distributions

1,875

6,834

22,328

64,034

Shares redeemed

(160,810)

(178,171)

(1,872,832)

(1,988,129)

Net increase (decrease)

(94,459)

23,666

$ (1,097,802)

$ 240,847

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

818

14,757

$ 10,000

$ 173,151

Reinvestment of distributions

-

463

-

4,366

Shares redeemed

(34,849)

(51,705)

(406,096)

(551,755)

Net increase (decrease)

(34,031)

(36,485)

$ (396,096)

$ (374,238)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

496,705

526,927

$ 5,806,151

$ 5,994,932

Reinvestment of distributions

2,168

5,172

25,821

48,618

Shares redeemed

(351,222)

(302,151)

(4,038,883)

(3,208,131)

Net increase (decrease)

147,651

229,948

$ 1,793,089

$ 2,835,419

Japan

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,922,211

14,062,957

$ 57,652,164

$ 157,503,214

Reinvestment of distributions

370,099

872,770

4,407,882

8,177,855

Shares redeemed

(9,716,469)

(12,837,219)

(112,632,153)

(141,848,609)

Net increase (decrease)

(4,424,159)

2,098,508

$ (50,572,107)

$ 23,832,460

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

916,937

1,891,907

$ 10,668,831

$ 21,220,551

Reinvestment of distributions

13,570

2,940

161,488

27,514

Shares redeemed

(862,451)

(387,518)

(10,223,896)

(4,437,952)

Net increase (decrease)

68,056

1,507,329

$ 606,423

$ 16,810,113

11. Other.

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

At the end of the period, Strategic Advisers International Fund was the owner of record of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. Mutual Funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record, in the aggregate, of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Japan Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Japan Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Japan Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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)

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

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Class A

12/09/13

$0.0797

$0.0151

Class T

12/09/13

$0.0509

$0.0151

Class B

12/09/13

$0.0000

$0.0000

Class C

12/09/13

$0.0373

$0.0151

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Japan Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in March 2014.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe.

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Fidelity Japan 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 investment mandates. 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 is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity Japan Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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 well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2013 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2013. 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 as compared to most competitor funds. 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 Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established 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 ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investments (Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank

New York, NY

(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)

AJPNA-UANN-1214
1.917388.103

Fidelity Advisor®

Japan

Fund - Institutional Class

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

(Fidelity Cover Art)

Institutional Class is a class of
Fidelity® Japan Fund


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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Institutional Class A

-1.90%

5.42%

2.99%

A The initial offering of Institutional Class shares took place on December 14, 2010. Returns prior to December 14, 2010, are those of Fidelity® Japan Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Japan Fund - Institutional Class on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Institutional Class.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Kirk Neureiter, who became Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Japan Fund on March 1, 2014: For the year, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned -1.90%, lagging the -0.29% return of the Tokyo Stock Price Index. Versus the index, the fund's performance suffered from stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector. For example, the fund's largest detractor was a sizable overweighting in Rakuten - Japan's largest Internet shopping site - which I bought in March. While e-tailing stocks generally performed well globally, the problem here was weaker-than-expected profits as the company moved to expand overseas. Also within this sector, a large overweighting in automaker Honda Motor worked against us. Aside from these two detractors, a number of positions in consumer durables & apparel disappointed me. Elsewhere, performance was hampered by two real estate stocks, AEON Mall and Nomura Real Estate Holdings, the latter of which I sold from the fund. Conversely, a meaningful overweighting in drug company Astellas Pharma was the fund's largest contributor. I thought this stock had a number of factors in its favor, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new use for Xtandi®, the prostate cancer drug co-developed by Astellas and Medivation. Suzuki Motor also bolstered relative results.

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

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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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.22%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,053.30

$ 6.31

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.06

$ 6.21

Class T

1.52%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,051.60

$ 7.86

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.54

$ 7.73

Class B

1.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,049.50

$ 10.28

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.17

$ 10.11

Class C

1.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,048.90

$ 9.92

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.53

$ 9.75

Japan

.89%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,055.10

$ 4.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.72

$ 4.53

Institutional Class

.87%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,054.20

$ 4.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.82

$ 4.43

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Japan

96.0%

 

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United States of America*

2.4%

 

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Korea (South)

1.6%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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98.3%

 

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1.2%

 

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Korea (South)

0.5%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.6

98.8

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.4

1.2

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals)

5.5

4.0

Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Tobacco)

5.3

5.8

Hoya Corp. (Electronic Equipment & Components)

4.5

3.8

East Japan Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

4.3

4.1

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)

3.8

3.5

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles)

3.8

4.0

Rakuten, Inc. (Internet & Catalog Retail)

3.6

4.2

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.5

2.9

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development)

3.4

3.2

SoftBank Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.3

3.4

 

41.0

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Consumer Discretionary

21.2

21.9

Financials

18.0

18.8

Information Technology

15.1

12.0

Industrials

13.5

16.4

Telecommunication Services

8.8

8.5

Health Care

8.0

6.7

Consumer Staples

7.7

7.5

Materials

2.9

3.7

Utilities

1.8

1.6

Energy

0.6

1.7

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 21.2%

Auto Components - 3.1%

Bridgestone Corp.

240,300

$ 8,030,285

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

505,100

6,904,007

 

14,934,292

Automobiles - 11.2%

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

557,800

17,832,444

Mazda Motor Corp.

326,600

7,716,513

Suzuki Motor Corp.

383,000

12,837,590

Toyota Motor Corp.

243,300

14,641,116

 

53,027,663

Household Durables - 0.8%

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

339,400

3,771,468

Internet & Catalog Retail - 3.6%

Rakuten, Inc.

1,496,900

16,879,753

Leisure Products - 0.7%

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

213,800

3,396,325

Multiline Retail - 1.8%

Don Quijote Holdings Co. Ltd.

139,300

8,346,286

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

100,355,787

CONSUMER STAPLES - 7.7%

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.4%

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

158,200

6,178,679

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

41,700

2,014,426

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

24,800

1,464,211

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. (d)

45,700

1,526,714

 

11,184,030

Tobacco - 5.3%

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

745,000

25,418,696

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

36,602,726

ENERGY - 0.6%

Energy Equipment & Services - 0.6%

Modec, Inc. (d)

114,400

2,734,527

FINANCIALS - 18.0%

Banks - 4.8%

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

3,069,200

17,891,027

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

117,900

4,808,305

 

22,699,332

Capital Markets - 0.6%

Monex Group, Inc.

1,190,400

3,038,273

Consumer Finance - 1.7%

ACOM Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

2,413,300

8,044,128

Diversified Financial Services - 4.4%

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

255,300

6,332,992

ORIX Corp.

1,050,000

14,574,256

 

20,907,248

 

Shares

Value

Insurance - 1.9%

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

279,600

$ 8,966,249

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%

Nippon Healthcare Investment Corp. (a)

255

340,530

Real Estate Management & Development - 4.5%

AEON Mall Co. Ltd.

282,700

5,189,181

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

507,000

16,308,385

 

21,497,566

TOTAL FINANCIALS

85,493,326

HEALTH CARE - 8.0%

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.5%

Message Co. Ltd.

243,700

7,659,040

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

104,100

4,370,061

 

12,029,101

Pharmaceuticals - 5.5%

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

1,679,000

26,058,915

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

38,088,016

INDUSTRIALS - 13.5%

Building Products - 0.4%

Toto Ltd.

170,000

1,918,260

Construction & Engineering - 1.4%

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

386,100

6,462,654

Electrical Equipment - 1.7%

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

641,000

8,264,926

Machinery - 3.5%

Komatsu Ltd.

358,700

8,468,677

Makita Corp.

142,400

7,974,271

 

16,442,948

Professional Services - 0.1%

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

18,000

615,214

Road & Rail - 4.3%

East Japan Railway Co.

262,400

20,494,289

Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.1%

Misumi Group, Inc.

96,100

3,032,328

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

457,100

6,901,781

 

9,934,109

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

64,132,400

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 15.1%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 10.4%

Azbil Corp.

207,200

4,996,727

Hitachi Ltd.

1,616,000

12,697,680

Hoya Corp.

599,300

21,207,334

OMRON Corp.

57,300

2,712,277

Shimadzu Corp.

902,000

7,848,588

 

49,462,606

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Internet Software & Services - 2.8%

Kakaku.com, Inc.

627,200

$ 8,539,636

NAVER Corp.

6,964

4,887,040

 

13,426,676

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.9%

NEC Corp.

1,232,000

4,356,818

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

2,496

2,889,886

Wacom Co. Ltd. (d)

409,400

1,570,783

 

8,817,487

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

71,706,769

MATERIALS - 2.9%

Chemicals - 2.9%

JSR Corp.

289,800

5,218,793

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

134,800

8,652,628

 

13,871,421

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 8.8%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0%

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

155,200

9,656,367

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 6.8%

KDDI Corp.

252,800

16,601,239

SoftBank Corp.

212,300

15,455,316

 

32,056,555

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

41,712,922

UTILITIES - 1.8%

Electric Utilities - 1.8%

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a)

867,400

8,566,019

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $455,888,737)


463,263,913

Money Market Funds - 4.1%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,216,518

$ 8,216,518

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

11,341,321

11,341,321

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $19,557,839)


19,557,839

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.7%

(Cost $475,446,576)

482,821,752

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.7)%

(7,887,265)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 474,934,487

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 3,768

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

55,872

Total

$ 59,640

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 100,355,787

$ -

$ 100,355,787

$ -

Consumer Staples

36,602,726

-

36,602,726

-

Energy

2,734,527

-

2,734,527

-

Financials

85,493,326

-

85,493,326

-

Health Care

38,088,016

-

38,088,016

-

Industrials

64,132,400

-

64,132,400

-

Information Technology

71,706,769

7,776,926

63,929,843

-

Materials

13,871,421

-

13,871,421

-

Telecommunication Services

41,712,922

-

41,712,922

-

Utilities

8,566,019

-

8,566,019

-

Money Market Funds

19,557,839

19,557,839

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 482,821,752

$ 27,334,765

$ 455,486,987

$ -

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

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $10,754,091) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $455,888,737)

$ 463,263,913

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $19,557,839)

19,557,839

 

Total Investments (cost $475,446,576)

 

$ 482,821,752

Receivable for investments sold

1,921,907

Receivable for fund shares sold

4,452,511

Dividends receivable

2,854,510

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

6,058

Prepaid expenses

1,350

Other receivables

317

Total assets

492,058,405

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 4,936,152

Payable for fund shares redeemed

421,497

Accrued management fee

237,307

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,738

Other affiliated payables

97,331

Other payables and accrued expenses

73,572

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,341,321

Total liabilities

17,123,918

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 646,212,371

Undistributed net investment income

3,240,458

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

(181,850,831)

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

7,332,489

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($21,351,919 ÷ 1,832,689 shares)

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.65)

$ 12.36

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($4,103,837 ÷ 353,279 shares)

$ 11.62

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $11.62)

$ 12.04

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($451,949 ÷ 38,806 shares)A

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($13,162,073 ÷ 1,136,389 shares)A

$ 11.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($415,611,709 ÷ 35,547,288 shares)

$ 11.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($20,253,000 ÷ 1,734,880 shares)

$ 11.67

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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Fidelity Japan Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

 

Year ended October 31, 2014

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 9,135,337

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

59,640

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

9,194,977

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(1,027,088)

Total income

 

8,167,889

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 3,488,428

Performance adjustment

(431,891)

Transfer agent fees

976,306

Distribution and service plan fees

212,501

Accounting and security lending fees

258,658

Custodian fees and expenses

55,226

Independent trustees' compensation

2,118

Registration fees

80,653

Audit

69,999

Legal

1,858

Interest

1,495

Miscellaneous

5,951

Total expenses before reductions

4,721,302

Expense reductions

(1,228)

4,720,074

Net investment income (loss)

3,447,815

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

(3,053,235)

Foreign currency transactions

(186,138)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

(3,239,373)

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(11,697,939)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(50,863)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(11,748,802)

Net gain (loss)

(14,988,175)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (11,540,360)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 3,447,815

$ 5,017,815

Net realized gain (loss)

(3,239,373)

22,342,026

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(11,748,802)

92,633,788

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(11,540,360)

119,993,629

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(4,561,447)

(5,641,978)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(402,380)

(3,106,863)

Total distributions

(4,963,827)

(8,748,841)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(48,052,746)

51,180,009

Redemption fees

110,748

461,366

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(64,446,185)

162,886,163

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

539,380,672

376,494,509

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $3,240,458 and undistributed net investment income of $4,547,036, respectively)

$ 474,934,487

$ 539,380,672

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .05

.08

.09

.09

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.15)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.26)

2.88

(.06)

(1.30)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.11)

(.13)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.09)

(.19)

(.18)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.18)%

31.58%

(.64)%

(11.91)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.23%

1.26%

1.42%

1.20%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.23%

1.26%

1.38%

1.20%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.23%

1.25%

1.36%

1.16%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .41%

.75%

.94%

1.02%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,352

$ 20,520

$ 9,495

$ 13,208

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .01

.05

.06

.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.30)

2.78

(.13)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.29)

2.83

(.07)

(1.33)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.04)

(.08)

(.11)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.05)

(.16)

(.16)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.62

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.42)%

31.04%

(.75)%

(12.19)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.54%

1.55%

1.70%

1.48%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.54%

1.55%

1.66%

1.48%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.54%

1.53%

1.64%

1.44%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .10%

.46%

.66%

.74%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,104

$ 5,357

$ 3,934

$ 4,643

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.04)

- K

.02

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.80

(.12)

(1.37)

Distributions from net investment income

  -

-

(.04)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.07)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  -

(.07)

(.09)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.92)%

30.52%

(1.24)%

(12.56)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.02%

2.02%

2.17%

1.95%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.02%

2.02%

2.13%

1.95%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.02%

2.01%

2.11%

1.91%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.37)%

(.02)%

.19%

.27%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 452

$ 874

$ 1,012

$ 1,458

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.03)

- K

.02

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.79

(.12)

(1.36)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.01)

(.06)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.03) L

(.09)

(.11)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.58

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.90)%

30.55%

(1.27)%

(12.47)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.93%

1.97%

2.15%

1.92%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.93%

1.97%

2.11%

1.92%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.93%

1.95%

2.09%

1.88%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.29)%

.04%

.21%

.30%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,162

$ 11,824

$ 7,015

$ 8,750

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share. LTotal distributions of $.03 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.025 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Japan

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

$ 10.03

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .09

.12

.12

.15

.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(.75)

.61

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(.60)

.71

Distributions from net investment income

  (.11)

(.15)

(.16)

(.20)

(.07)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

(.21)

(.10)

Total distributions

  (.11) H

(.23)

(.21)

(.41)

(.17)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - G

.01

- G

.01

- G

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.69

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

Total ReturnA

  (1.90)%

31.92%

(.19)%

(6.00)%

7.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .90%

.93%

1.09%

.86%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .90%

.93%

1.06%

.84%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

1.04%

.80%

.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  .74%

1.08%

1.26%

1.38%

.97%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 415,612

$ 480,773

$ 353,550

$ 450,417

$ 649,316

Portfolio turnover rateD

  112%

68%

52%

134% F

43%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.105 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .09

.13

.12

.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.78

(.14)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(1.27)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.12)

(.15)

(.17)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.12) K

(.23)

(.22)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  - J

.01

- J

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.67

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

Total ReturnB, C

  (1.90)%

32.04%

(.18)%

(11.63)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

.90%

1.03%

.79%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

.90%

1.01%

.79%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .89%

.88%

.99%

.75%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

1.11%

1.31%

1.43%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 20,253

$ 20,033

$ 1,488

$ 2,715

Portfolio turnover rateF

  112%

68%

52%

134% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share. KTotal distributions of $.12 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.115 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Japan Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Japan and Institutional Class 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 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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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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 October 31, 2014 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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), expiring capital loss carryforwards, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 31,159,526

Gross unrealized depreciation

(28,373,918)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 2,785,608

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 480,036,144

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 3,215,008

Capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 2,768,518

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (3,870,588)

2017

(41,604,070)

2018

(26,887,863)

2019

(98,806,037)

Total with expiration

(171,168,558)

No expiration

 

Short-term

(3,919,546)

Long-term

(2,173,158)

Total no expiration

(6,092,704)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Due to large redemptions in a prior period, $141,955,883 of capital losses that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $18,885,324 per year.

The Fund acquired $5,487,891 of its 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 $1,371,973 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 4,963,827

$ 8,748,841

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $556,118,333 and $602,098,005, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Japan as compared to its benchmark index, the TOPIX, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .61% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 51,842

$ 8,616

Class T

.25%

.25%

23,920

90

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,060

4,547

Class C

.75%

.25%

130,679

51,684

 

 

 

$ 212,501

$ 64,937

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

$ 24,140

Class T

1,332

Class B*

3,797

Class C*

7,937

 

$ 37,206

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 56,618

.27

Class T

15,620

.33

Class B

1,818

.30

Class C

28,460

.22

Japan

843,257

.19

Institutional Class

30,533

.18

 

$ 976,306

 

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.

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

$ 42,055,500

.32%

$ 1,495

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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 $826 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $55,872. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $1,228.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 141,802

$ 106,946

Class T

19,055

32,766

Class C

25,435

8,397

Japan

4,169,355

5,470,176

Institutional Class

205,800

23,693

Total

$ 4,561,447

$ 5,641,978

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 15,756

$ 79,705

Class T

3,988

33,186

Class B

-

6,644

Class C

9,157

55,283

Japan

357,373

2,919,891

Institutional Class

16,106

12,154

Total

$ 402,380

$ 3,106,863

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

952,008

1,327,321

$ 11,244,440

$ 15,043,376

Reinvestment of distributions

11,439

17,701

136,237

165,861

Shares redeemed

(840,548)

(655,691)

(9,766,930)

(7,373,829)

Net increase (decrease)

122,899

689,331

$ 1,613,747

$ 7,835,408

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

64,476

195,003

$ 752,702

$ 2,164,942

Reinvestment of distributions

1,875

6,834

22,328

64,034

Shares redeemed

(160,810)

(178,171)

(1,872,832)

(1,988,129)

Net increase (decrease)

(94,459)

23,666

$ (1,097,802)

$ 240,847

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

818

14,757

$ 10,000

$ 173,151

Reinvestment of distributions

-

463

-

4,366

Shares redeemed

(34,849)

(51,705)

(406,096)

(551,755)

Net increase (decrease)

(34,031)

(36,485)

$ (396,096)

$ (374,238)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

496,705

526,927

$ 5,806,151

$ 5,994,932

Reinvestment of distributions

2,168

5,172

25,821

48,618

Shares redeemed

(351,222)

(302,151)

(4,038,883)

(3,208,131)

Net increase (decrease)

147,651

229,948

$ 1,793,089

$ 2,835,419

Japan

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,922,211

14,062,957

$ 57,652,164

$ 157,503,214

Reinvestment of distributions

370,099

872,770

4,407,882

8,177,855

Shares redeemed

(9,716,469)

(12,837,219)

(112,632,153)

(141,848,609)

Net increase (decrease)

(4,424,159)

2,098,508

$ (50,572,107)

$ 23,832,460

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

916,937

1,891,907

$ 10,668,831

$ 21,220,551

Reinvestment of distributions

13,570

2,940

161,488

27,514

Shares redeemed

(862,451)

(387,518)

(10,223,896)

(4,437,952)

Net increase (decrease)

68,056

1,507,329

$ 606,423

$ 16,810,113

11. Other.

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

At the end of the period, Strategic Advisers International Fund was the owner of record of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. Mutual Funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record, in the aggregate, of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Japan Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Japan Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Japan Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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)

Institutional Class designates 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Institutional Class

12/09/13

$0.1055

$0.0151

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Japan Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in March 2014.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe.

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Fidelity Japan 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 investment mandates. 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 is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity Japan Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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 well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2013 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2013. 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 as compared to most competitor funds. 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 Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established 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 ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investments (Japan) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank

New York, NY

(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)

AJPNI-UANN-1214
1.917380.103

Fidelity Advisor®

Latin America Fund -

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

(Fidelity Cover Art)

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are
classes of Fidelity® Latin America Fund


Contents

Performance

74

How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

75

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

Shareholder Expense Example

76

An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

77

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

Investments

78

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

Financial Statements

82

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

Notes

92

Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

98

 

Trustees and Officers

99

 

Distributions

104

 

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

104

 

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge ) A

-14.29%

-3.10%

9.74%

  Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge) B

-12.47%

-2.85%

9.88%

  Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

-13.48%

-2.84%

10.06%

  Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) D

-10.48%

-2.55%

10.06%

A Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class A shares took place on September 28, 2010. Returns prior to September 28, 2010 are those of Fidelity® Latin America Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class A's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to September 28, 2010, would have been lower.

B Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class T shares took place on September 28, 2010. Returns prior to September 28, 2010 are those of Fidelity® Latin America Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class T's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to September 28, 2010, would have been lower.

C Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class B shares took place on September 28, 2010. Returns prior to September 28, 2010 are those of Fidelity Latin America Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class B's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to September 28, 2010, would have been lower. Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0%, respectively.

D Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class C shares took place on September 28, 2010. Returns prior to September 28, 2010 are those of Fidelity Latin America Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class C's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to September 28, 2010, would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Latin America Fund - Class A on October 31, 2004, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance ofClass A.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Adam Kutas, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Latin America Fund: For the year, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned -9.06%, -9.30%, -9.73% and -9.74%, respectively (excluding sales charges), underperforming the -5.39% return of the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index. Relative to the index, the fund was held back by positioning in industrials, and by security selection in consumer staples, materials and energy. Regionally, stock selection in Peru and Brazil hurt performance, as did overweighting Chile and underweighting Mexico. Detractors included an overweighting in Peruvian mining company Compania de Minas Buenaventura, a slight overweighting in oil company index giant Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) and an investment in Chilean telecommunication services company Empresa Nacional de Telecommunications. During the period, the fund held an overweighting in telecom and consumer staples, and an underweighting in financials. Overall, I overweighted the Andean markets of Chile, Colombia and Peru due to their reasonable valuations, strong corporate governance and more-positive macroeconomic backdrops. The fund's relative performance was helped by security selection in consumer discretionary, as well as an overweighting in telecom. Stock selection in Colombia and Mexico proved positive. An underweighting in Brazilian mining company Vale and an investment in Mexican food company Gruma were the top individual contributors.

Note to shareholders: The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Latin American market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.38%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 959.80

$ 6.82

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.25

$ 7.02

Class T

1.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 958.60

$ 8.15

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.89

$ 8.39

Class B

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.40

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Class C

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.20

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Latin America

1.07%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.30

$ 5.29

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.81

$ 5.45

Institutional Class

1.04%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.70

$ 5.14

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.96

$ 5.30

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Brazil

49.8%

 

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Mexico

24.1%

 

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Chile

10.1%

 

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Colombia

8.7%

 

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Peru

2.8%

 

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United States of America*

1.6%

 

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Panama

1.1%

 

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Spain

1.0%

 

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Puerto Rico

0.4%

 

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Other

0.4%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Brazil

48.1%

 

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Mexico

20.6%

 

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Chile

12.0%

 

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Colombia

9.5%

 

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Peru

3.5%

 

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United States of America*

2.2%

 

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Spain

1.2%

 

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France

0.9%

 

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Panama

0.8%

 

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Other

1.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.0

98.7

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.0

1.3

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil, Banks)

7.3

6.6

America Movil S.A.B. de CV Series L (Mexico, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

6.9

5.5

Ambev SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Beverages)

4.7

5.0

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (PN) (non-vtg.) (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.8

4.7

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (Mexico, Beverages)

3.2

3.1

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) (Brazil, Banks)

2.7

1.7

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O (Mexico, Banks)

2.6

2.4

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.6

2.5

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar (Brazil, Food & Staples Retailing)

2.4

2.7

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA (Colombia, Diversified Financial Services)

2.3

3.2

 

38.5

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

30.9

26.9

Consumer Staples

20.7

23.5

Telecommunication Services

12.0

11.7

Materials

8.3

10.0

Energy

7.8

9.1

Industrials

6.6

6.1

Consumer Discretionary

6.2

4.9

Utilities

3.2

2.4

Information Technology

2.1

3.1

Health Care

1.2

1.0

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 69.6%

Shares

Value

Belgium - 0.1%

Euronav NV (a)

95,700

$ 1,013,379

Brazil - 21.4%

Banco Bradesco SA

292,400

4,304,755

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

1,023,500

13,655,478

Brasil Brokers Participacoes SA

1,898,400

2,428,640

BTG Pactual Participations Ltd. unit

1,366,900

17,293,803

CCR SA

2,030,900

15,121,718

Cielo SA

1,018,700

16,728,239

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP)

1,306,900

10,226,721

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA

478,500

2,379,079

Embraer SA

395,800

3,831,971

Estacio Participacoes SA

1,050,700

12,169,615

Fleury SA

1,169,400

7,753,841

Hypermarcas SA (a)

1,554,700

10,860,752

Industrias Romi SA

2,619,500

3,636,579

M. Dias Branco SA

276,300

10,744,690

MAHLE Metal Leve SA

134,000

1,265,426

Minerva SA (a)

1,466,300

7,544,826

Multiplus SA

903,600

12,672,061

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (ON)

1,442,428

8,528,016

QGEP Participacoes SA

1,987,500

7,226,835

Souza Cruz SA

1,994,500

16,114,407

Tegma Gestao Logistica SA

219,300

1,610,743

TIM Participacoes SA

2,167,695

11,783,709

Tractebel Energia SA

574,375

7,823,220

Vale SA

459,700

4,638,000

Vale SA sponsored ADR (d)

318,793

3,216,621

TOTAL BRAZIL

213,559,745

Canada - 0.3%

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.

209,500

3,160,020

Chile - 9.6%

Aguas Andinas SA

8,507,449

5,090,394

Banco de Chile

68,264,691

8,340,009

Banco de Chile sponsored ADR (d)

85,237

6,307,538

Banco Santander Chile sponsored ADR

187,809

3,979,673

CAP SA

98,863

946,674

Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA

1,725,395

18,070,741

CorpBanca SA

514,763,935

6,879,383

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA (ENTEL)

1,664,740

17,937,138

Forus SA

696,332

3,099,138

Inversiones La Construccion SA

975,921

13,907,324

LATAM Airlines Group SA (a)

351,316

4,231,031

LATAM Airlines Group SA sponsored ADR (a)(d)

199,912

2,438,926

Sociedad Matriz SAAM SA

59,433,277

4,987,718

TOTAL CHILE

96,215,687

 

Shares

Value

Colombia - 8.2%

BanColombia SA

440,537

$ 6,037,980

BanColombia SA sponsored ADR

47,300

2,675,761

Bolsa de Valores de Colombia

640,899,506

6,852,874

Cemex Latam Holdings SA (a)

707,206

6,310,718

Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota

40,499,952

10,629,392

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

4,245,295

2,847,391

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA ADR

41,646

561,388

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

1,104,572

22,966,508

Inversiones Argos SA

2,067,348

22,487,119

TOTAL COLOMBIA

81,369,131

Mexico - 24.1%

America Movil S.A.B. de CV:

Series L

7,064,800

8,619,672

Series L sponsored ADR

2,461,173

60,077,233

CEMEX S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (d)

193,091

2,375,019

Consorcio ARA S.A.B. de CV (a)

25,539,905

11,758,835

Corporativo GBM S.A.B. de CV

106,754

124,858

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR

328,505

31,615,321

Gruma S.A.B. de CV Series B

241,109

2,655,086

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SA de CV:

Series B

43,100

293,238

sponsored ADR

117,200

7,987,180

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O

8,655,119

25,991,869

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico S.A.B. de CV (d)

7,938,455

21,151,528

Grupo Televisa SA de CV (CPO) sponsored ADR

250,600

9,056,684

Industrias Penoles SA de CV

506,693

11,371,596

Infraestructura Energetica Nova S.A.B. de CV (d)

864,400

5,290,548

Medica Sur SA de CV

833,634

3,522,419

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de CV unit

2,169,729

9,939,707

Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de CV

2,837,000

7,337,805

Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV Series V

9,085,448

21,002,877

TOTAL MEXICO

240,171,475

Panama - 1.1%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA Series E

334,270

11,244,843

Peru - 2.8%

Alicorp SA Class C

3,942,578

10,453,294

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA sponsored ADR

1,856,336

17,078,291

TOTAL PERU

27,531,585

Puerto Rico - 0.4%

EVERTEC, Inc.

158,874

3,606,440

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Spain - 1.0%

Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA (Reg.)

1,726,154

$ 10,123,448

United States of America - 0.6%

BPZ Energy, Inc. (a)(d)

3,096,150

3,839,226

First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (a)

34,366

2,030,343

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

5,869,569

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $613,015,083)


693,865,322

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 29.4%

 

 

 

 

Brazil - 28.4%

Ambev SA sponsored ADR

7,028,847

46,952,698

Banco Bradesco SA:

(PN)

1,521,817

22,920,300

(PN) sponsored ADR

297,000

4,449,060

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar:

(PN)

333,025

13,963,960

sponsored ADR (d)

239,770

10,022,386

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP) sponsored ADR (d)

471,400

3,658,064

Embraer SA sponsored ADR

278,234

10,750,962

Itau Unibanco Holding SA

4,442,105

65,881,339

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR

436,477

6,442,401

Itausa-Investimentos Itau SA (PN)

4,826,393

19,263,500

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras:

(PN) (non-vtg.)

6,080,071

37,492,831

sponsored ADR (d)

1,448,986

16,953,136

Telefonica Brasil SA

201,513

4,115,813

Telefonica Brasil SA sponsored ADR

114,900

2,348,556

TIM Participacoes SA sponsored ADR

143,700

3,954,624

Vale SA (PN-A)

1,595,700

13,877,612

TOTAL BRAZIL

283,047,242

 

Shares

Value

Chile - 0.5%

Embotelladora Andina SA:

Class A

1,336,888

$ 3,426,905

Class B

354,699

1,113,928

TOTAL CHILE

4,540,833

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

2,897,449

1,964,492

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

163,024

3,286,627

TOTAL COLOMBIA

5,251,119

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $181,362,842)


292,839,194

Money Market Funds - 3.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,233,635

8,233,635

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

28,434,052

28,434,052

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $36,667,687)


36,667,687

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.7%

(Cost $831,045,612)

1,023,372,203

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.7)%

(27,324,122)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 996,048,081

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 12,330

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

174,919

Total

$ 187,249

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $27,489,362) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $794,377,925)

$ 986,704,516

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $36,667,687)

36,667,687

 

Total Investments (cost $831,045,612)

 

$ 1,023,372,203

Foreign currency held at value (cost $1,344,098)

1,344,098

Receivable for investments sold

964,913

Receivable for fund shares sold

422,682

Dividends receivable

1,159,210

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,472

Prepaid expenses

79

Other receivables

4,415

Total assets

1,027,280,072

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 22,620

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,547,798

Accrued management fee

587,631

Distribution and service plan fees payable

23,070

Other affiliated payables

267,917

Other payables and accrued expenses

348,903

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

28,434,052

Total liabilities

31,231,991

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 727,686,451

Undistributed net investment income

11,771,382

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

64,331,509

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

192,258,739

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($34,898,337 ÷ 1,151,255 shares)

$ 30.31

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $30.31)

$ 32.16

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($9,760,619 ÷ 321,820 shares)

$ 30.33

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $30.33)

$ 31.43

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($2,210,561 ÷ 72,574 shares)A

$ 30.46

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($11,349,398 ÷ 373,654 shares)A

$ 30.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($933,298,327 ÷ 30,758,236 shares)

$ 30.34

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,530,839 ÷ 149,305 shares)

$ 30.35

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 October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 37,028,730

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

187,249

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

37,215,979

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,986,494)

Total income

 

33,229,485

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 8,039,637

Transfer agent fees

2,880,227

Distribution and service plan fees

312,495

Accounting and security lending fees

537,938

Custodian fees and expenses

719,560

Independent trustees' compensation

4,848

Registration fees

88,674

Audit

74,460

Legal

4,842

Interest

1,595

Miscellaneous

12,416

Total expenses before reductions

12,676,692

Expense reductions

(25,956)

12,650,736

Net investment income (loss)

20,578,749

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

)Unaffiliated issuers

81,822,240

Foreign currency transactions

(1,063,785)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

80,758,455

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $88,210)

(221,938,821)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

251,212

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(221,687,609)

Net gain (loss)

(140,929,154)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (120,350,405)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 20,578,749

$ 36,522,207

Net realized gain (loss)

80,758,455

270,423,636

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(221,687,609)

(468,204,656)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(120,350,405)

(161,258,813)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(23,599,176)

(45,716,095)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(209,492,273)

(164,648,488)

Total distributions

(233,091,449)

(210,364,583)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(61,704,730)

(626,013,705)

Redemption fees

197,877

218,753

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(414,948,707)

(997,418,348)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,410,996,788

2,408,415,136

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $11,771,382 and undistributed net investment income of $18,836,319, respectively)

$ 996,048,081

$ 1,410,996,788

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .49

.72

.92

1.15

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.73)

(3.66)

(5.87)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.59)

(4.01)

(2.74)

(4.72)

2.81

Distributions from net investment income

  (.57)

(.79)

(.70)

(.19)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.82)

(4.24)

(.70)

(.39)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.31

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.06)%

(8.93)%

(5.23)%

(8.26)%

5.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.38%

1.35%

1.35%

1.34%

1.34%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.52%

1.66%

1.80%

2.05%

.39%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 34,898

$ 48,464

$ 69,654

$ 91,407

$ 115,626

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

.61

.78

.99

.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.65)

(5.85)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.68)

(4.13)

(2.87)

(4.86)

2.80

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.63)

(.53)

(.15)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.68)

(4.08)

(.53)

(.35)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.33

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.30)%

(9.17)%

(5.49)%

(8.50)%

5.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.61%

1.61%

1.61%

1.60%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.25%

1.40%

1.54%

1.78%

.13%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 9,761

$ 12,705

$ 19,334

$ 26,020

$ 36,820

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.53

.72

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.63)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.83)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.12)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.10)

(.31)

(.25)

(.07)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.35)

(3.76)

(.25)

(.27)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.46

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.73)%

(9.60)%

(5.95)%

(8.94)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

.91%

1.05%

1.29%

(.36)%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,211

$ 4,764

$ 9,492

$ 14,114

$ 20,392

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.54

.73

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.64)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.82)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.11)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.16)

(.36)

(.23)

(.09)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.41)

(3.81)

(.23)

(.29)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.37

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.74)%

(9.62)%

(5.94)%

(8.93)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.08%

2.07%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .77%

.91%

1.06%

1.31%

(.34)%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 11,349

$ 15,185

$ 27,405

$ 35,203

$ 48,329

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Latin America

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

$ 47.29

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .59

.87

1.09

1.34

1.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.10)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

11.00

Total from investment operations

  (3.51)

(3.87)

(2.58)

(4.54)

12.07

Distributions from net investment income

  (.71)

(.98)

(.82)

(.29)

(1.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

(.39)

Total distributions

  (6.96)

(4.43)

(.82)

(.49)

(1.88)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

.01

.01

.02

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.34

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

Total ReturnA

  (8.79)%

(8.63)%

(4.91)%

(7.96)%

25.91%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.07%

1.03%

1.02%

1.00%

1.01%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.83%

1.99%

2.14%

2.39%

2.10%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 933,298

$ 1,324,748

$ 2,274,601

$ 2,884,301

$ 4,283,462

Portfolio turnover rateD

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% F

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .60

.87

1.08

1.32

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.47)

(3.87)

(2.59)

(4.56)

2.82

Distributions from net investment income

  (.73)

(.97)

(.86)

(.23)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.98)

(4.42)

(.86)

(.43)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- J

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.35

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

Total ReturnB, C

  (8.69)%

(8.63)%

(4.93)%

(7.98)%

5.15%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.04%

1.01%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.86%

2.00%

2.12%

2.35%

.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,531

$ 5,131

$ 7,928

$ 9,603

$ 12,868

Portfolio turnover rateF

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Latin America Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Latin America and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 297,013,645

Gross unrealized depreciation

(105,766,232)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 191,247,413

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 832,124,790

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 11,771,951

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 65,410,687

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 191,243,728

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 23,599,177

$ 45,716,095

Long-term Capital Gains

209,492,272

164,648,488

Total

$ 233,091,449

$ 210,364,583

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $341,420,588 and $614,779,349, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

- %

.25%

$ 99,925

$ 16,564

Class T

.25%

.25%

53,486

335

Class B

.75%

.25%

31,109

23,332

Class C

.75%

.25%

127,975

20,437

 

 

 

$ 312,495

$ 60,668

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

$ 26,269

Class T

2,866

Class B*

5,807

Class C*

1,474

 

$ 36,416

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 121,566

.30

Class T

34,129

.32

Class B

9,423

.30

Class C

38,852

.30

Latin America

2,667,507

.25

Institutional Class

8,750

.21

 

$ 2,880,227

 

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 $9,913 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

$ 6,355,471

.30%

$ 915

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,921 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

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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. 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 $174,919. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $6,039,286. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $680 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $20,041 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $5,915.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 667,095

$ 1,098,761

Class T

136,327

245,683

Class B

12,098

57,649

Class C

60,991

192,218

Latin America

22,631,305

43,971,155

Institutional Class

91,360

150,629

Total

$ 23,599,176

$ 45,716,095

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 7,249,224

$ 4,828,947

Class T

1,918,455

1,341,152

Class B

684,975

641,573

Class C

2,282,110

1,868,040

Latin America

196,577,505

155,430,816

Institutional Class

780,004

537,960

Total

$ 209,492,273

$ 164,648,488

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

256,161

232,318

$ 8,113,294

$ 10,075,611

Reinvestment of distributions

229,379

119,230

7,071,806

5,315,278

Shares redeemed

(524,684)

(584,100)

(16,539,013)

(25,288,174)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,144)

(232,552)

$ (1,353,913)

$ (9,897,285)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

47,965

46,221

$ 1,548,211

$ 2,015,673

Reinvestment of distributions

65,609

34,933

2,028,652

1,559,775

Shares redeemed

(104,082)

(164,385)

(3,252,264)

(7,142,972)

Net increase (decrease)

9,492

(83,231)

$ 324,599

$ (3,567,524)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,044

1,849

$ 32,892

$ 84,642

Reinvestment of distributions

18,939

13,236

590,702

592,836

Shares redeemed

(64,672)

(92,657)

(2,061,800)

(4,084,874)

Net increase (decrease)

(44,689)

(77,572)

$ (1,438,206)

$ (3,407,396)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

91,764

46,994

$ 2,901,440

$ 2,021,869

Reinvestment of distributions

69,412

42,623

2,158,720

1,907,392

Shares redeemed

(161,581)

(277,980)

(5,151,621)

(12,111,471)

Net increase (decrease)

(405)

(188,363)

$ (91,461)

$ (8,182,210)

Latin America

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,529,614

3,510,227

$ 143,961,705

$ 154,033,223

Reinvestment of distributions

6,820,938

4,304,957

209,950,213

191,785,822

Shares redeemed

(13,065,128)

(21,678,292)

(413,931,096)

(945,202,869)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,714,576)

(13,863,108)

$ (60,019,178)

$ (599,383,824)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

125,962

62,065

$ 4,086,454

$ 2,723,553

Reinvestment of distributions

21,472

11,511

660,492

512,716

Shares redeemed

(123,906)

(109,367)

(3,873,517)

(4,811,735)

Net increase (decrease)

23,528

(35,791)

$ 873,429

$ (1,575,466)

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Latin America Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Latin America Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Latin America Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 2014

Annual Report


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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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."

Annual Report

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 Latin American Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Class A

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.305

$2.05

Class T

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.225

$2.05

Class B

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.000

$2.05

Class C

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.050

$2.05

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014, $81,956,005, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code:

 

December 6, 2013

December 26, 2013

Class A:

80%

76%

Class T:

100%

76%

Class B:

100%

76%

Class C:

100%

76%

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follow:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Class A:

12/09/2013

$0.6341

$0.1171

Class A:

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

Class T:

12/09/2013

$0.5011

$0.1171

Class T:

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

Class B:

12/09/2013

$0.1711

$0.1171

Class B:

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

Class C:

12/09/2013

$0.2261

$0.1171

Class C:

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Latin America Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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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 investment mandates. 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate 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 rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

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.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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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FALAA-UANN-1214
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Fidelity Advisor®

Latin America Fund -

Institutional Class

(Fidelity Cover Art)

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Institutional Class is a class of
Fidelity® Latin America Fund


Contents

Performance

112

How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

111

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

Shareholder Expense Example

112

An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

113

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

Investments

114

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

Financial Statements

118

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

Notes

128

Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

134

 

Trustees and Officers

135

 

Distributions

140

 

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

140

 

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Institutional Class A

-8.69%

-1.68%

10.55%

A The initial offering of Institutional Class shares took place on September 28, 2010. Returns prior to September 28, 2010 are those of Fidelity® Latin America Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Latin America Fund - Institutional Class on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Institutional Class.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Adam Kutas, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Latin America Fund: For the year, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned -8.69%, underperforming the -5.39% return of the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index. Relative to the index, the fund was held back by positioning in industrials, and by security selection in consumer staples, materials and energy. Regionally, stock selection in Peru and Brazil hurt performance, as did overweighting Chile and underweighting Mexico. Detractors included an overweighting in Peruvian mining company Compania de Minas Buenaventura, a slight overweighting in oil company index giant Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) and an investment in Chilean telecommunication services company Empresa Nacional de Telecommunications. During the period, the fund held an overweighting in telecom and consumer staples, and an underweighting in financials. Overall, I overweighted the Andean markets of Chile, Colombia and Peru due to their reasonable valuations, strong corporate governance and more-positive macroeconomic backdrops. The fund's relative performance was helped by security selection in consumer discretionary, as well as an overweighting in telecom. Stock selection in Colombia and Mexico proved positive. An underweighting in Brazilian mining company Vale and an investment in Mexican food company Gruma were the top individual contributors.

Note to shareholders: The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Latin American market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.38%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 959.80

$ 6.82

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.25

$ 7.02

Class T

1.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 958.60

$ 8.15

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.89

$ 8.39

Class B

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.40

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Class C

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.20

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Latin America

1.07%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.30

$ 5.29

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.81

$ 5.45

Institutional Class

1.04%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.70

$ 5.14

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.96

$ 5.30

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Brazil

49.8%

 

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Mexico

24.1%

 

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Chile

10.1%

 

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Colombia

8.7%

 

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Peru

2.8%

 

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United States of America*

1.6%

 

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Panama

1.1%

 

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Spain

1.0%

 

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Puerto Rico

0.4%

 

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Other

0.4%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Brazil

48.1%

 

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Mexico

20.6%

 

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Chile

12.0%

 

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Colombia

9.5%

 

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Peru

3.5%

 

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United States of America*

2.2%

 

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Spain

1.2%

 

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France

0.9%

 

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Panama

0.8%

 

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Other

1.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.0

98.7

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.0

1.3

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil, Banks)

7.3

6.6

America Movil S.A.B. de CV Series L (Mexico, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

6.9

5.5

Ambev SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Beverages)

4.7

5.0

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (PN) (non-vtg.) (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.8

4.7

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (Mexico, Beverages)

3.2

3.1

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) (Brazil, Banks)

2.7

1.7

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O (Mexico, Banks)

2.6

2.4

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.6

2.5

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar (Brazil, Food & Staples Retailing)

2.4

2.7

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA (Colombia, Diversified Financial Services)

2.3

3.2

 

38.5

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

30.9

26.9

Consumer Staples

20.7

23.5

Telecommunication Services

12.0

11.7

Materials

8.3

10.0

Energy

7.8

9.1

Industrials

6.6

6.1

Consumer Discretionary

6.2

4.9

Utilities

3.2

2.4

Information Technology

2.1

3.1

Health Care

1.2

1.0

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 69.6%

Shares

Value

Belgium - 0.1%

Euronav NV (a)

95,700

$ 1,013,379

Brazil - 21.4%

Banco Bradesco SA

292,400

4,304,755

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

1,023,500

13,655,478

Brasil Brokers Participacoes SA

1,898,400

2,428,640

BTG Pactual Participations Ltd. unit

1,366,900

17,293,803

CCR SA

2,030,900

15,121,718

Cielo SA

1,018,700

16,728,239

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP)

1,306,900

10,226,721

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA

478,500

2,379,079

Embraer SA

395,800

3,831,971

Estacio Participacoes SA

1,050,700

12,169,615

Fleury SA

1,169,400

7,753,841

Hypermarcas SA (a)

1,554,700

10,860,752

Industrias Romi SA

2,619,500

3,636,579

M. Dias Branco SA

276,300

10,744,690

MAHLE Metal Leve SA

134,000

1,265,426

Minerva SA (a)

1,466,300

7,544,826

Multiplus SA

903,600

12,672,061

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (ON)

1,442,428

8,528,016

QGEP Participacoes SA

1,987,500

7,226,835

Souza Cruz SA

1,994,500

16,114,407

Tegma Gestao Logistica SA

219,300

1,610,743

TIM Participacoes SA

2,167,695

11,783,709

Tractebel Energia SA

574,375

7,823,220

Vale SA

459,700

4,638,000

Vale SA sponsored ADR (d)

318,793

3,216,621

TOTAL BRAZIL

213,559,745

Canada - 0.3%

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.

209,500

3,160,020

Chile - 9.6%

Aguas Andinas SA

8,507,449

5,090,394

Banco de Chile

68,264,691

8,340,009

Banco de Chile sponsored ADR (d)

85,237

6,307,538

Banco Santander Chile sponsored ADR

187,809

3,979,673

CAP SA

98,863

946,674

Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA

1,725,395

18,070,741

CorpBanca SA

514,763,935

6,879,383

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA (ENTEL)

1,664,740

17,937,138

Forus SA

696,332

3,099,138

Inversiones La Construccion SA

975,921

13,907,324

LATAM Airlines Group SA (a)

351,316

4,231,031

LATAM Airlines Group SA sponsored ADR (a)(d)

199,912

2,438,926

Sociedad Matriz SAAM SA

59,433,277

4,987,718

TOTAL CHILE

96,215,687

 

Shares

Value

Colombia - 8.2%

BanColombia SA

440,537

$ 6,037,980

BanColombia SA sponsored ADR

47,300

2,675,761

Bolsa de Valores de Colombia

640,899,506

6,852,874

Cemex Latam Holdings SA (a)

707,206

6,310,718

Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota

40,499,952

10,629,392

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

4,245,295

2,847,391

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA ADR

41,646

561,388

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

1,104,572

22,966,508

Inversiones Argos SA

2,067,348

22,487,119

TOTAL COLOMBIA

81,369,131

Mexico - 24.1%

America Movil S.A.B. de CV:

Series L

7,064,800

8,619,672

Series L sponsored ADR

2,461,173

60,077,233

CEMEX S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (d)

193,091

2,375,019

Consorcio ARA S.A.B. de CV (a)

25,539,905

11,758,835

Corporativo GBM S.A.B. de CV

106,754

124,858

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR

328,505

31,615,321

Gruma S.A.B. de CV Series B

241,109

2,655,086

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SA de CV:

Series B

43,100

293,238

sponsored ADR

117,200

7,987,180

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O

8,655,119

25,991,869

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico S.A.B. de CV (d)

7,938,455

21,151,528

Grupo Televisa SA de CV (CPO) sponsored ADR

250,600

9,056,684

Industrias Penoles SA de CV

506,693

11,371,596

Infraestructura Energetica Nova S.A.B. de CV (d)

864,400

5,290,548

Medica Sur SA de CV

833,634

3,522,419

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de CV unit

2,169,729

9,939,707

Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de CV

2,837,000

7,337,805

Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV Series V

9,085,448

21,002,877

TOTAL MEXICO

240,171,475

Panama - 1.1%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA Series E

334,270

11,244,843

Peru - 2.8%

Alicorp SA Class C

3,942,578

10,453,294

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA sponsored ADR

1,856,336

17,078,291

TOTAL PERU

27,531,585

Puerto Rico - 0.4%

EVERTEC, Inc.

158,874

3,606,440

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Spain - 1.0%

Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA (Reg.)

1,726,154

$ 10,123,448

United States of America - 0.6%

BPZ Energy, Inc. (a)(d)

3,096,150

3,839,226

First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (a)

34,366

2,030,343

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

5,869,569

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $613,015,083)


693,865,322

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 29.4%

 

 

 

 

Brazil - 28.4%

Ambev SA sponsored ADR

7,028,847

46,952,698

Banco Bradesco SA:

(PN)

1,521,817

22,920,300

(PN) sponsored ADR

297,000

4,449,060

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar:

(PN)

333,025

13,963,960

sponsored ADR (d)

239,770

10,022,386

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP) sponsored ADR (d)

471,400

3,658,064

Embraer SA sponsored ADR

278,234

10,750,962

Itau Unibanco Holding SA

4,442,105

65,881,339

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR

436,477

6,442,401

Itausa-Investimentos Itau SA (PN)

4,826,393

19,263,500

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras:

(PN) (non-vtg.)

6,080,071

37,492,831

sponsored ADR (d)

1,448,986

16,953,136

Telefonica Brasil SA

201,513

4,115,813

Telefonica Brasil SA sponsored ADR

114,900

2,348,556

TIM Participacoes SA sponsored ADR

143,700

3,954,624

Vale SA (PN-A)

1,595,700

13,877,612

TOTAL BRAZIL

283,047,242

 

Shares

Value

Chile - 0.5%

Embotelladora Andina SA:

Class A

1,336,888

$ 3,426,905

Class B

354,699

1,113,928

TOTAL CHILE

4,540,833

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

2,897,449

1,964,492

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

163,024

3,286,627

TOTAL COLOMBIA

5,251,119

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $181,362,842)


292,839,194

Money Market Funds - 3.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,233,635

8,233,635

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

28,434,052

28,434,052

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $36,667,687)


36,667,687

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.7%

(Cost $831,045,612)

1,023,372,203

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.7)%

(27,324,122)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 996,048,081

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 12,330

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

174,919

Total

$ 187,249

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $27,489,362) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $794,377,925)

$ 986,704,516

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $36,667,687)

36,667,687

 

Total Investments (cost $831,045,612)

 

$ 1,023,372,203

Foreign currency held at value (cost $1,344,098)

1,344,098

Receivable for investments sold

964,913

Receivable for fund shares sold

422,682

Dividends receivable

1,159,210

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,472

Prepaid expenses

79

Other receivables

4,415

Total assets

1,027,280,072

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 22,620

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,547,798

Accrued management fee

587,631

Distribution and service plan fees payable

23,070

Other affiliated payables

267,917

Other payables and accrued expenses

348,903

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

28,434,052

Total liabilities

31,231,991

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 727,686,451

Undistributed net investment income

11,771,382

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

64,331,509

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

192,258,739

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($34,898,337 ÷ 1,151,255 shares)

$ 30.31

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $30.31)

$ 32.16

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($9,760,619 ÷ 321,820 shares)

$ 30.33

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $30.33)

$ 31.43

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($2,210,561 ÷ 72,574 shares)A

$ 30.46

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($11,349,398 ÷ 373,654 shares)A

$ 30.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($933,298,327 ÷ 30,758,236 shares)

$ 30.34

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,530,839 ÷ 149,305 shares)

$ 30.35

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 October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 37,028,730

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

187,249

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

37,215,979

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,986,494)

Total income

 

33,229,485

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 8,039,637

Transfer agent fees

2,880,227

Distribution and service plan fees

312,495

Accounting and security lending fees

537,938

Custodian fees and expenses

719,560

Independent trustees' compensation

4,848

Registration fees

88,674

Audit

74,460

Legal

4,842

Interest

1,595

Miscellaneous

12,416

Total expenses before reductions

12,676,692

Expense reductions

(25,956)

12,650,736

Net investment income (loss)

20,578,749

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

)Unaffiliated issuers

81,822,240

Foreign currency transactions

(1,063,785)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

80,758,455

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $88,210)

(221,938,821)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

251,212

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(221,687,609)

Net gain (loss)

(140,929,154)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (120,350,405)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 20,578,749

$ 36,522,207

Net realized gain (loss)

80,758,455

270,423,636

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(221,687,609)

(468,204,656)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(120,350,405)

(161,258,813)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(23,599,176)

(45,716,095)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(209,492,273)

(164,648,488)

Total distributions

(233,091,449)

(210,364,583)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(61,704,730)

(626,013,705)

Redemption fees

197,877

218,753

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(414,948,707)

(997,418,348)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,410,996,788

2,408,415,136

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $11,771,382 and undistributed net investment income of $18,836,319, respectively)

$ 996,048,081

$ 1,410,996,788

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .49

.72

.92

1.15

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.73)

(3.66)

(5.87)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.59)

(4.01)

(2.74)

(4.72)

2.81

Distributions from net investment income

  (.57)

(.79)

(.70)

(.19)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.82)

(4.24)

(.70)

(.39)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.31

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.06)%

(8.93)%

(5.23)%

(8.26)%

5.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.38%

1.35%

1.35%

1.34%

1.34%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.52%

1.66%

1.80%

2.05%

.39%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 34,898

$ 48,464

$ 69,654

$ 91,407

$ 115,626

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

.61

.78

.99

.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.65)

(5.85)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.68)

(4.13)

(2.87)

(4.86)

2.80

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.63)

(.53)

(.15)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.68)

(4.08)

(.53)

(.35)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.33

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.30)%

(9.17)%

(5.49)%

(8.50)%

5.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.61%

1.61%

1.61%

1.60%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.25%

1.40%

1.54%

1.78%

.13%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 9,761

$ 12,705

$ 19,334

$ 26,020

$ 36,820

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.53

.72

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.63)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.83)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.12)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.10)

(.31)

(.25)

(.07)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.35)

(3.76)

(.25)

(.27)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.46

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.73)%

(9.60)%

(5.95)%

(8.94)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

.91%

1.05%

1.29%

(.36)%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,211

$ 4,764

$ 9,492

$ 14,114

$ 20,392

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.54

.73

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.64)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.82)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.11)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.16)

(.36)

(.23)

(.09)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.41)

(3.81)

(.23)

(.29)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.37

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.74)%

(9.62)%

(5.94)%

(8.93)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.08%

2.07%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .77%

.91%

1.06%

1.31%

(.34)%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 11,349

$ 15,185

$ 27,405

$ 35,203

$ 48,329

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Latin America

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

$ 47.29

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .59

.87

1.09

1.34

1.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.10)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

11.00

Total from investment operations

  (3.51)

(3.87)

(2.58)

(4.54)

12.07

Distributions from net investment income

  (.71)

(.98)

(.82)

(.29)

(1.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

(.39)

Total distributions

  (6.96)

(4.43)

(.82)

(.49)

(1.88)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

.01

.01

.02

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.34

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

Total ReturnA

  (8.79)%

(8.63)%

(4.91)%

(7.96)%

25.91%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.07%

1.03%

1.02%

1.00%

1.01%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.83%

1.99%

2.14%

2.39%

2.10%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 933,298

$ 1,324,748

$ 2,274,601

$ 2,884,301

$ 4,283,462

Portfolio turnover rateD

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% F

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .60

.87

1.08

1.32

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.47)

(3.87)

(2.59)

(4.56)

2.82

Distributions from net investment income

  (.73)

(.97)

(.86)

(.23)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.98)

(4.42)

(.86)

(.43)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- J

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.35

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

Total ReturnB, C

  (8.69)%

(8.63)%

(4.93)%

(7.98)%

5.15%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.04%

1.01%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.86%

2.00%

2.12%

2.35%

.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,531

$ 5,131

$ 7,928

$ 9,603

$ 12,868

Portfolio turnover rateF

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Latin America Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Latin America and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 297,013,645

Gross unrealized depreciation

(105,766,232)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 191,247,413

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 832,124,790

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 11,771,951

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 65,410,687

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 191,243,728

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 23,599,177

$ 45,716,095

Long-term Capital Gains

209,492,272

164,648,488

Total

$ 233,091,449

$ 210,364,583

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $341,420,588 and $614,779,349, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

- %

.25%

$ 99,925

$ 16,564

Class T

.25%

.25%

53,486

335

Class B

.75%

.25%

31,109

23,332

Class C

.75%

.25%

127,975

20,437

 

 

 

$ 312,495

$ 60,668

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

$ 26,269

Class T

2,866

Class B*

5,807

Class C*

1,474

 

$ 36,416

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 121,566

.30

Class T

34,129

.32

Class B

9,423

.30

Class C

38,852

.30

Latin America

2,667,507

.25

Institutional Class

8,750

.21

 

$ 2,880,227

 

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 $9,913 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

$ 6,355,471

.30%

$ 915

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,921 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

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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. 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 $174,919. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $6,039,286. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $680 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $20,041 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $5,915.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 667,095

$ 1,098,761

Class T

136,327

245,683

Class B

12,098

57,649

Class C

60,991

192,218

Latin America

22,631,305

43,971,155

Institutional Class

91,360

150,629

Total

$ 23,599,176

$ 45,716,095

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 7,249,224

$ 4,828,947

Class T

1,918,455

1,341,152

Class B

684,975

641,573

Class C

2,282,110

1,868,040

Latin America

196,577,505

155,430,816

Institutional Class

780,004

537,960

Total

$ 209,492,273

$ 164,648,488

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

256,161

232,318

$ 8,113,294

$ 10,075,611

Reinvestment of distributions

229,379

119,230

7,071,806

5,315,278

Shares redeemed

(524,684)

(584,100)

(16,539,013)

(25,288,174)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,144)

(232,552)

$ (1,353,913)

$ (9,897,285)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

47,965

46,221

$ 1,548,211

$ 2,015,673

Reinvestment of distributions

65,609

34,933

2,028,652

1,559,775

Shares redeemed

(104,082)

(164,385)

(3,252,264)

(7,142,972)

Net increase (decrease)

9,492

(83,231)

$ 324,599

$ (3,567,524)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,044

1,849

$ 32,892

$ 84,642

Reinvestment of distributions

18,939

13,236

590,702

592,836

Shares redeemed

(64,672)

(92,657)

(2,061,800)

(4,084,874)

Net increase (decrease)

(44,689)

(77,572)

$ (1,438,206)

$ (3,407,396)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

91,764

46,994

$ 2,901,440

$ 2,021,869

Reinvestment of distributions

69,412

42,623

2,158,720

1,907,392

Shares redeemed

(161,581)

(277,980)

(5,151,621)

(12,111,471)

Net increase (decrease)

(405)

(188,363)

$ (91,461)

$ (8,182,210)

Latin America

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,529,614

3,510,227

$ 143,961,705

$ 154,033,223

Reinvestment of distributions

6,820,938

4,304,957

209,950,213

191,785,822

Shares redeemed

(13,065,128)

(21,678,292)

(413,931,096)

(945,202,869)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,714,576)

(13,863,108)

$ (60,019,178)

$ (599,383,824)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

125,962

62,065

$ 4,086,454

$ 2,723,553

Reinvestment of distributions

21,472

11,511

660,492

512,716

Shares redeemed

(123,906)

(109,367)

(3,873,517)

(4,811,735)

Net increase (decrease)

23,528

(35,791)

$ 873,429

$ (1,575,466)

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Latin America Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Latin America Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Latin America Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 Latin America Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Institutional class

12/08/2014

12/05/2014

$0.424

$2.050

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2014, $81,956,005, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code:

 

December 6, 2013

December 26, 2013

Institutional Class:

64%

76%

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follow:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Institutional Class:

12/09/2013

$0.7931

$0.1171

Institutional Class:

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Latin America Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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 for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. A peer group comparison is not shown below.

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Fidelity Latin America 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 investment mandates. 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate 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 rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

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.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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(U.K.) Inc.

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Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

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FIL Investment Advisors
(UK) Limited

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Smithfield, RI

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Boston, MA

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Contents

Fidelity® Canada Fund

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Performance

 

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

 

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Investment Changes

 

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Investments

 

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Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

Fidelity China Region Fund

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Performance

 

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

 

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Investment Changes

 

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Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

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Performance

 

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Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

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Fidelity Europe Fund

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Fidelity Japan Fund

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Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

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Fidelity Latin America Fund

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Investments

 

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Fidelity Nordic Fund

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Performance

 

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Investments

 

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Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

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Performance

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

 

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Investment Changes

 

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Investments

 

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Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

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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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Fidelity Canada Fund


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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity® Canada Fund

6.64%

7.90%

8.45%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Canada Fund, a class of the fund, on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P®/TSX Composite Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Risteard Hogan, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Canada Fund on October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the year, the fund's Retail Class shares gained 6.64%, versus 4.12% for the S&P®/TSX Composite Index. We had good stock picking in a weak energy sector and also managed to lose less ground than the index in materials. Our security selection in consumer staples also helped us outperform in that sector. With gold prices in a downtrend since March, we chose to underweight Barrick Gold and avoid index stock Yamana Gold altogether. Barrick Gold was sold by period end. Additionally, it proved beneficial to not own index name and natural resources developer Teck Resources. This company derives a significant portion of its revenue from coal, and coal prices have been under severe pressure from excess capacity. Turning to consumer staples, the fund's largest individual contributor was convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The company was able to effectively integrate several acquisitions, including in Europe, during the period, helping to drive strong financial results. Lastly, I'll mention Canadian National Railway, a North American transportation company that benefited from strength in the U.S. economy and a good grain harvest that helped to boost rail shipments. The company also secured solid pricing power as demand for its services increased while capacity remained stable, helping to expand its profit margin. On the downside, a handful of materials stocks were among the fund's largest relative detractors, most notably a larger-than-index position in international gold producer Agnico Eagle Mines. Agnico suffered along with most of its peers, as gold prices fell more than 11% for the period. I continued to hold this stock at period end because I have good conviction in the company's management team, as well as the quality and location of its mines. We missed with the timing of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. Initially, we felt fundamentals for fertilizer would be weak. We established a small position in April based on the company's improving pricing power, but we subsequently reduced exposure, after which the stock outperformed the benchmark. Elsewhere, prematurely selling the fund's stake in dollar-store operator Dollarama near period end was detrimental. I felt the stock had performed well throughout the period and wanted to take advantage of other opportunities. Dollarama continued to advance, however, after our sale.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity Canada Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Canadian market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.28%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,006.60

$ 6.47

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.75

$ 6.51

Class T

1.59%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,004.80

$ 8.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.19

$ 8.08

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.40

$ 10.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.03%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,002.70

$ 10.25

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.97

$ 10.31

Canada

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,008.10

$ 4.96

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

1.02%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,007.80

$ 5.16

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.06

$ 5.19

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

lov4611394

Canada

93.0%

 

lov4611396

United States of America*

5.0%

 

lov4611398

United Kingdom

1.0%

 

lov4611400

Ireland

0.5%

 

lov4611402

Bailiwick of Jersey

0.5%

 

lov4611404

* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

lov4611394

Canada

95.2%

 

lov4611402

United States of America*

4.8%

 

lov4611408

* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.8

96.9

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.2

3.1

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Royal Bank of Canada (Banks)

7.7

7.9

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Banks)

7.3

7.8

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

5.6

4.1

Canadian National Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

5.1

3.8

Enbridge, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

4.3

2.7

Manulife Financial Corp. (Insurance)

4.1

2.9

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.1

1.2

National Bank of Canada (Banks)

3.1

0.4

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (Pharmaceuticals)

2.7

3.9

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

2.5

0.8

 

45.5

 

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

31.4

33.1

Energy

23.8

25.0

Materials

10.6

7.6

Industrials

8.6

7.8

Consumer Staples

8.2

3.6

Telecommunication Services

5.5

4.2

Information Technology

4.2

2.8

Health Care

3.2

4.5

Consumer Discretionary

2.3

8.3

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.8%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 2.3%

Media - 0.4%

Quebecor, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

371,700

$ 9,541,086

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

AutoCanada, Inc.

100,000

5,554,323

RONA, Inc.

1,006,300

12,276,851

 

17,831,174

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

405,395

24,149,967

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

51,522,227

CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.2%

Food & Staples Retailing - 6.4%

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

1,384,900

47,000,954

George Weston Ltd.

414,200

33,840,146

Jean Coutu Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

1,548,000

35,491,167

Metro, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

222,465

15,633,049

North West Co., Inc.

580,000

11,990,595

 

143,955,911

Food Products - 0.8%

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A

182,600

18,134,006

Tobacco - 1.0%

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

409,100

23,186,803

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

185,276,720

ENERGY - 23.8%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4%

Pason Systems, Inc.

829,100

19,840,138

ShawCor Ltd. Class A

159,100

7,008,842

ZCL Composites, Inc.

896,900

5,395,486

 

32,244,466

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 22.4%

ARC Resources Ltd. (d)

1,277,900

30,137,600

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

1,096,898

38,277,803

Enbridge, Inc.

2,058,200

97,390,361

Imperial Oil Ltd.

1,447,400

69,644,206

Keyera Corp.

519,702

41,343,757

Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (a)

827,500

7,841,444

Parkland Fuel Corp.

853,200

16,692,303

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

500,000

14,112,062

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

191,100

5,883,652

Spartan Energy Corp. (a)

4,230,200

11,485,215

Suncor Energy, Inc.

3,522,900

125,093,348

 

Shares

Value

Vermilion Energy, Inc. (d)

418,800

$ 23,766,867

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

1,619,400

20,963,618

 

502,632,236

TOTAL ENERGY

534,876,702

FINANCIALS - 31.4%

Banks - 20.6%

Bank of Montreal (d)

157,500

11,421,388

Bank of Nova Scotia

749,500

45,899,020

National Bank of Canada

1,478,600

69,111,972

Royal Bank of Canada

2,430,000

172,507,255

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

3,357,600

165,250,940

 

464,190,575

Capital Markets - 0.5%

Gluskin Sheff + Associates, Inc.

442,300

11,553,447

Insurance - 9.6%

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.)

88,600

40,479,835

Intact Financial Corp.

680,225

45,609,869

Manulife Financial Corp.

4,881,200

92,639,074

Power Corp. of Canada (sub. vtg.)

1,415,900

37,362,021

 

216,090,799

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%

Allied Properties (REIT)

455,700

14,382,014

TOTAL FINANCIALS

706,216,835

HEALTH CARE - 3.2%

Pharmaceuticals - 3.2%

Actavis PLC (a)

48,827

11,852,266

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

447,471

59,474,873

 

71,327,139

INDUSTRIALS - 8.6%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%

Bombardier, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.)

2,746,600

9,041,201

Airlines - 1.0%

WestJet Airlines Ltd.

771,600

21,832,504

Professional Services - 1.1%

Stantec, Inc.

397,900

25,210,984

Road & Rail - 6.1%

Canadian National Railway Co.

1,611,100

113,586,803

TransForce, Inc.

960,600

23,489,762

 

137,076,565

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

193,161,254

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 4.2%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.5%

Avigilon Corp. (a)(d)

834,400

11,541,898

IT Services - 1.4%

CGI Group, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (a)

895,000

30,724,058

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - 2.3%

Constellation Software, Inc.

99,200

$ 27,945,521

Open Text Corp.

442,214

24,424,667

 

52,370,188

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

94,636,144

MATERIALS - 10.6%

Chemicals - 1.0%

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

669,500

22,852,283

Containers & Packaging - 1.6%

CCL Industries, Inc. Class B

278,300

28,134,956

Winpak Ltd.

290,000

7,654,940

 

35,789,896

Metals & Mining - 6.0%

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada)

801,500

18,888,106

B2Gold Corp. (a)

3,218,027

5,367,899

Eldorado Gold Corp.

3,094,600

16,913,833

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

781,300

22,267,050

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

479,300

8,335,282

Lundin Mining Corp. (a)

2,816,800

12,571,318

Randgold Resources Ltd.

172,100

10,072,728

Royal Gold, Inc.

410,800

23,477,220

Tahoe Resources, Inc. (a)

683,400

11,842,245

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (a)

4,895,000

5,211,836

 

134,947,517

Paper & Forest Products - 2.0%

Stella-Jones, Inc.

472,400

13,718,692

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

616,400

32,339,055

 

46,057,747

TOTAL MATERIALS

239,647,443

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.5%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.0%

TELUS Corp.

801,500

28,723,291

TELUS Corp.

1,100,000

39,420,611

 

68,143,902

 

Shares

Value

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5%

Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (d)

1,486,300

$ 55,888,731

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

124,032,633

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,768,169,986)


2,200,697,097

Money Market Funds - 4.3%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

40,892,323

40,892,323

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

55,842,463

55,842,463

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $96,734,786)


96,734,786

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.1%

(Cost $1,864,904,772)

2,297,431,883

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.1)%

(47,391,127)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 2,250,040,756

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.

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

$ 57,694

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

2,132,501

Total

$ 2,190,195

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 51,522,227

$ 51,522,227

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

185,276,720

162,089,917

23,186,803

-

Energy

534,876,702

534,876,702

-

-

Financials

706,216,835

706,216,835

-

-

Health Care

71,327,139

71,327,139

-

-

Industrials

193,161,254

193,161,254

-

-

Information Technology

94,636,144

94,636,144

-

-

Materials

239,647,443

229,574,715

10,072,728

-

Telecommunication Services

124,032,633

124,032,633

-

-

Money Market Funds

96,734,786

96,734,786

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 2,297,431,883

$ 2,264,172,352

$ 33,259,531

$ -

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Canada Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $53,018,298) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,768,169,986)

$ 2,200,697,097

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $96,734,786)

96,734,786

 

Total Investments (cost $1,864,904,772)

 

$ 2,297,431,883

Foreign currency held at value (cost $52,761)

52,761

Receivable for investments sold

8,522,932

Receivable for fund shares sold

647,723

Dividends receivable

4,127,641

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

423,767

Prepaid expenses

4,069

Other receivables

2,366

Total assets

2,311,213,142

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 640,809

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,492,883

Accrued management fee

1,578,722

Distribution and service plan fees payable

66,412

Other affiliated payables

483,736

Other payables and accrued expenses

67,361

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

55,842,463

Total liabilities

61,172,386

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,538,088,110

Undistributed net investment income

20,538,750

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

258,895,199

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

432,518,697

Net Assets

$ 2,250,040,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($95,004,423 ÷ 1,568,882 shares)

$ 60.56

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $60.56)

$ 64.25

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,989,188 ÷ 365,138 shares)

$ 60.22

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $60.22)

$ 62.40

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,289,879 ÷ 106,116 shares)A

$ 59.27

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($38,748,570 ÷ 656,348 shares)A

$ 59.04

 

 

 

Canada:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,057,843,484 ÷ 33,763,362 shares)

$ 60.95

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($30,165,212 ÷ 496,136 shares)

$ 60.80

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 October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 55,177,252

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

2,190,195

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

57,367,447

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(8,108,754)

Total income

 

49,258,693

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 16,644,724

Performance adjustment

658,178

Transfer agent fees

4,892,732

Distribution and service plan fees

868,220

Accounting and security lending fees

1,056,771

Custodian fees and expenses

32,667

Independent trustees' compensation

9,870

Registration fees

88,993

Audit

71,901

Legal

9,219

Interest

305

Miscellaneous

21,347

Total expenses before reductions

24,354,927

Expense reductions

(19,822)

24,335,105

Net investment income (loss)

24,923,588

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

291,391,364

Foreign currency transactions

(527,412)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

290,863,952

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(164,794,025)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

46,763

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(164,747,262)

Net gain (loss)

126,116,690

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 151,040,278

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 24,923,588

$ 38,579,360

Net realized gain (loss)

290,863,952

314,796,773

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(164,747,262)

(148,474,588)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

151,040,278

204,901,545

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(9,338,915)

(43,693,415)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(13,503,099)

-

Total distributions

(22,842,014)

(43,693,415)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(365,686,992)

(991,330,828)

Redemption fees

129,289

153,637

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(237,359,439)

(829,969,061)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,487,400,195

3,317,369,256

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $20,538,750 and undistributed net investment income of $5,441,243, respectively)

$ 2,250,040,756

$ 2,487,400,195

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

$ 44.24

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .47

.60

.57

.34

.31

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.63

1.50

(1.17)

9.64

Total from investment operations

  3.60

4.23

2.07

(.83)

9.95

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.57)

(.33)

(.35)

(.39)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.57)

(.62)

(.79)

(.39)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.56

$ 57.31

$ 53.65

$ 52.20

$ 53.81

Total ReturnA, B

  6.32%

7.98%

4.04%

(1.64)%

22.62%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.29%

1.19%

1.08%

1.12%

1.24%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.29%

1.18%

1.08%

1.12%

1.18%

Net investment income (loss)

  .79%

1.11%

1.11%

.59%

.63%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 95,004

$ 116,661

$ 159,597

$ 215,369

$ 170,446

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

$ 44.11

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.45

.43

.17

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.11

3.63

1.49

(1.16)

9.60

Total from investment operations

  3.40

4.08

1.92

(.99)

9.78

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.42)

(.16)

(.21)

(.26)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.42)

(.45)

(.65)

(.26)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.22

$ 57.14

$ 53.48

$ 52.01

$ 53.64

Total ReturnA, B

  5.99%

7.69%

3.74%

(1.93)%

22.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.59%

1.47%

1.36%

1.42%

1.51%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.59%

1.46%

1.36%

1.42%

1.46%

Net investment income (loss)

  .48%

.83%

.83%

.30%

.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,989

$ 23,751

$ 29,626

$ 34,323

$ 31,522

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

$ 43.68

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.01)

.18

.17

(.11)

(.07)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.60

1.49

(1.14)

9.50

Total from investment operations

  3.06

3.78

1.66

(1.25)

9.43

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.14)

-

(.01)

(.09)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.14)

(.41)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.14)

(.14)

(.42)

(.09)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.27

$ 56.53

$ 52.89

$ 51.37

$ 53.03

Total ReturnA, B

  5.45%

7.17%

3.25%

(2.41)%

21.64%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.09%

1.96%

1.85%

1.91%

2.01%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.09%

1.95%

1.85%

1.91%

1.96%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.01)%

.34%

.34%

(.20)%

(.14)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,290

$ 7,737

$ 9,804

$ 11,866

$ 13,464

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

$ 43.60

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .02

.20

.19

(.08)

(.06)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.07

3.58

1.46

(1.14)

9.48

Total from investment operations

  3.09

3.78

1.65

(1.22)

9.42

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.12)

-

(.03)

(.16)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.23)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.12)

(.23)

(.47)

(.16)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 59.04

$ 56.27

$ 52.61

$ 51.19

$ 52.87

Total ReturnA, B

  5.53%

7.21%

3.26%

(2.36)%

21.68%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.03%

1.93%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.99%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.03%

1.92%

1.82%

1.86%

1.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .04%

.37%

.37%

(.15)%

(.12)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 38,749

$ 46,040

$ 66,500

$ 87,990

$ 54,052

Portfolio turnover rateE

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share..

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

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Financial Highlights - Canada

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

$ 44.46

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .66

.77

.73

.52

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.13

3.66

1.51

(1.18)

9.68

Total from investment operations

  3.79

4.43

2.24

(.66)

10.14

Distributions from net investment income

  (.24)

(.76)

(.49)

(.46)

(.47)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.56)

(.76)

(.78)

(.90)

(.47)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.95

$ 57.72

$ 54.05

$ 52.59

$ 54.14

Total ReturnA

  6.64%

8.32%

4.36%

(1.33)%

22.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.87%

.77%

.82%

.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.86%

.77%

.82%

.89%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.09%

1.42%

1.42%

.90%

.93%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,057,843

$ 2,262,380

$ 2,992,597

$ 3,778,765

$ 3,953,693

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

$ 44.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .65

.78

.74

.51

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  3.12

3.64

1.50

(1.18)

9.65

Total from investment operations

  3.77

4.42

2.24

(.67)

10.11

Distributions from net investment income

  (.22)

(.76)

(.48)

(.48)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.32)

-

(.29)

(.44)

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.76)

(.77)

(.92)

(.49)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 60.80

$ 57.57

$ 53.91

$ 52.44

$ 54.02

Total ReturnA

  6.62%

8.34%

4.38%

(1.35)%

22.94%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.00%

.86%

.76%

.82%

.95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.00%

.85%

.76%

.82%

.90%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.08%

1.43%

1.42%

.89%

.92%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 30,165

$ 30,831

$ 59,245

$ 68,112

$ 46,737

Portfolio turnover rateD

  85%

64%

86%

104%

143%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Canada Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Canada and Institutional Class 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 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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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 475,951,698

Gross unrealized depreciation

(47,228,645)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 428,723,053

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,868,708,830

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 20,561,941

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 262,699,255

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 428,691,732

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

Long-term Capital Gains

13,503,099

-

Total

$ 22,842,014

$ 43,693,415

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,963,946,021 and $2,352,850,096, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged 0.25% 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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Canada as compared to its benchmark index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .73% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 262,250

$ 1,691

Class T

.25%

.25%

113,416

1,115

Class B

.75%

.25%

70,991

53,275

Class C

.75%

.25%

421,563

18,233

 

 

 

$ 868,220

$ 74,314

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

$ 17,403

Class T

3,857

Class B*

10,358

Class C*

1,709

 

$ 33,327

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 267,976

.26

Class T

70,200

.31

Class B

21,445

.30

Class C

104,790

.25

Canada

4,362,061

.20

Institutional Class

66,260

.22

 

$ 4,892,732

 

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 $6,041 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

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 3,978,500

.29%

$ 259

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,879 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there was 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. 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 $2,132,501. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $2,911,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $46 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $1,492 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $18,330.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 53,142

$ 1,637,055

Class T

-

220,579

Class B

-

25,159

Class C

-

146,334

Canada

9,173,811

40,860,360

Institutional Class

111,962

803,928

Total

$ 9,338,915

$ 43,693,415

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10. Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 629,831

$ -

Class T

130,152

-

Class B

42,217

-

Class C

256,584

-

Canada

12,282,929

-

Institutional Class

161,386

-

Total

$ 13,503,099

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

144,381

215,503

$ 8,740,780

$ 11,581,739

Reinvestment of distributions

9,784

24,773

552,980

1,299,341

Shares redeemed

(620,817)

(1,179,795)

(36,791,904)

(63,487,281)

Net increase (decrease)

(466,652)

(939,519)

$ (27,498,144)

$ (50,606,201)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

29,501

36,303

$ 1,790,320

$ 1,947,020

Reinvestment of distributions

2,264

4,099

127,592

214,911

Shares redeemed

(82,268)

(178,697)

(4,830,983)

(9,595,838)

Net increase (decrease)

(50,503)

(138,295)

$ (2,913,071)

$ (7,433,907)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

547

567

$ 32,504

$ 30,467

Reinvestment of distributions

630

400

35,107

20,851

Shares redeemed

(31,942)

(49,457)

(1,874,606)

(2,648,974)

Net increase (decrease)

(30,765)

(48,490)

$ (1,806,995)

$ (2,597,656)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

50,749

62,908

$ 2,984,240

$ 3,346,028

Reinvestment of distributions

3,715

2,201

206,074

114,122

Shares redeemed

(216,291)

(510,875)

(12,480,545)

(27,051,390)

Net increase (decrease)

(161,827)

(445,766)

$ (9,290,231)

$ (23,591,240)

Canada

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,968,387

2,375,531

$ 119,959,708

$ 128,818,784

Reinvestment of distributions

358,786

737,701

20,353,959

38,862,091

Shares redeemed

(7,758,261)

(19,289,279)

(462,389,717)

(1,044,400,607)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,431,088)

(16,176,047)

$ (322,076,050)

$ (876,719,732)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

331,645

144,801

$ 20,156,294

$ 7,839,112

Reinvestment of distributions

3,804

11,985

215,319

629,694

Shares redeemed

(374,817)

(720,255)

(22,474,114)

(38,850,898)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,368)

(563,469)

$ (2,102,501)

$ (30,382,092)

12. Other.

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

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity China Region Fund

6.83%

8.89%

12.05%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity China Region Fund, a class of the fund, on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Golden Dragon Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Robert Bao, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® China Region Fund: For the year, the fund's Retail Class shares returned 6.83%, trailing the 8.70% gain of the MSCI Golden Dragon Index. Versus the index, the fund was hurt by a sizable underweighting and stock selection in Taiwan, as well as an overweighting in China and an underweighting in Hong Kong. The fund's largest relative detractor was Hong Kong-listed China Mobile, a strong-performing index component that the fund didn't own. Although this state-owned enterprise is the world's largest supplier of wireless telecommunication services, I remained skeptical of its growth prospects. The second-largest detractor was a non-index stake in Hong Kong-listed Prada, an Italian maker of luxury leather goods and apparel that I sold. The fund was also hurt by unfavorable positioning in two Taiwan-based companies from the information technology sector: contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry and touch-screen maker TPK Holdings. I sold the position in TPK by period end. An out-of-index position in the weak-performing shares of Hong-Kong-listed auto dealer Baoxin Auto Group detracted as well. Conversely, an overweighted stake in Chinese Internet and mobile messaging stock Tencent Holdings was the fund's top contributor. Other noteworthy contributors were China-based Internet search provider Baidu and utility Huadian Fuxin Energy, also based in China. The last two stocks I mentioned were non-index holdings.

Note to shareholders: Fidelity China Region Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Chinese market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.34%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,097.30

$ 7.08

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.45

$ 6.82

Class T

1.63%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,095.70

$ 8.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.99

$ 8.29

Class B

2.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 11.03

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.67

$ 10.61

Class C

2.06%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,093.50

$ 10.87

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.82

$ 10.46

China Region

.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.00

$ 5.24

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.21

$ 5.04

Institutional Class

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,099.40

$ 5.19

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Cayman Islands

31.7%

 

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China

26.3%

 

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Taiwan

16.7%

 

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Hong Kong

10.2%

 

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United States of America*

4.7%

 

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Bermuda

4.2%

 

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Korea (South)

2.8%

 

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United Kingdom

1.4%

 

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Netherlands

0.8%

 

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Other

1.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Cayman Islands

33.5%

 

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China

23.0%

 

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Hong Kong

15.2%

 

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Taiwan

13.0%

 

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Bermuda

6.5%

 

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Korea (South)

3.3%

 

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Italy

1.6%

 

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Japan

1.2%

 

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United States of America*

1.0%

 

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Other

1.7%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

95.3

99.5

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

4.7

0.5

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

8.3

8.1

AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)

5.4

5.5

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Internet Software & Services)

5.3

8.4

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.6

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) (Banks)

3.7

3.5

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn) (Electronic Equipment & Components)

2.3

0.0

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (Insurance)

2.1

1.9

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares) (Automobiles)

2.1

3.0

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (Internet Software & Services)

2.0

1.0

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares) (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

1.7

2.5

 

36.6

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

28.6

27.7

Financials

25.1

23.5

Consumer Discretionary

16.8

23.2

Health Care

7.6

4.3

Industrials

6.3

7.1

Materials

4.4

4.7

Energy

2.7

4.2

Utilities

2.2

2.4

Telecommunication Services

1.6

1.2

Consumer Staples

0.0

1.2

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 95.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 16.8%

Auto Components - 0.8%

Weifu High-Technology Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

2,999,924

$ 11,375,946

Automobiles - 3.7%

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

13,433,786

29,688,525

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

51,000,000

22,830,060

 

52,518,585

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8%

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd. (e)

61,480,000

11,817,466

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9%

500.com Ltd. sponsored ADR Class A (d)

304,350

9,389,198

China Lodging Group Ltd. ADR (a)

310,000

8,521,900

Melco International Development Ltd.

323,000

875,758

Sands China Ltd.

3,541,800

22,090,599

 

40,877,455

Household Durables - 1.7%

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

7,728,000

24,193,294

Internet & Catalog Retail - 2.7%

Ctrip.com International Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)

369,916

21,566,103

Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd. sponsored ADR (d)

606,768

16,322,059

 

37,888,162

Leisure Products - 0.2%

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd.

6,537,000

2,635,430

Specialty Retail - 3.1%

Baoxin Auto Group Ltd. (d)

21,494,000

16,401,380

Belle International Holdings Ltd.

14,000,000

17,815,359

International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd.

17,245,000

4,737,083

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

23,615,000

5,275,024

 

44,228,846

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.9%

Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd.

23,958,000

11,910,242

Sitoy Group Holdings Ltd.

63,000

51,885

 

11,962,127

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

237,497,311

ENERGY - 2.7%

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.7%

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (H Shares)

28,000,000

24,281,936

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

5,084,500

14,330,849

 

38,612,785

FINANCIALS - 25.1%

Banks - 8.2%

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares)

69,778,000

52,061,320

 

Shares

Value

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

78,024,000

$ 51,804,814

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

223,520

5,809,495

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. Class A ELS (BNP Paribas Warrant Program) warrants 8/5/15 (a)(f)

2,191,000

6,491,309

 

116,166,938

Capital Markets - 1.4%

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 7/9/15 (a)(f)

305,690

7,945,170

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 9/16/15 (a)(f)

2,014,600

5,968,686

Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design Co. Ltd. ELS warrants 7/13/17 (a)(f)

2,008,500

5,950,613

 

19,864,469

Diversified Financial Services - 0.8%

Far East Horizon Ltd.

11,500,000

10,695,668

Insurance - 9.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

13,582,600

75,796,678

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

7,999,200

29,934,285

People's Insurance Co. of China Group (H Shares)

50,176,000

21,688,256

 

127,419,219

Real Estate Management & Development - 5.7%

China Overseas Land and Investment Ltd.

4,936,000

14,321,489

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

500

1,683

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

15,000,000

6,023,432

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

10,000,000

10,405,693

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. (a)

12,266,000

10,899,650

Longfor Properties Co. Ltd.

5,000,000

5,800,190

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.

6,908,500

14,868,732

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

2,348,000

17,366,097

 

79,686,966

TOTAL FINANCIALS

353,833,260

HEALTH CARE - 7.6%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.4%

Intai Technology Corp.

1,000,000

5,087,193

Lifetech Scientific Corp. (a)

10,000,000

14,695,654

 

19,782,847

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%

Phoenix Healthcare Group Ltd.

4,600,000

9,040,583

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.1%

WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

425,700

16,048,890

Pharmaceuticals - 4.5%

Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd.

8,290,000

11,409,192

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Lijun International Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd.

17,500,000

$ 8,518,978

Luye Pharma Group Ltd.

13,498,500

19,482,782

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co. Ltd. Class H

1,300,000

4,680,382

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

7,000,000

7,047,518

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,702,000

11,693,900

 

62,832,752

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

107,705,072

INDUSTRIALS - 6.3%

Building Products - 0.5%

Sunspring Metal Corp.

4,350,000

6,915,823

Electrical Equipment - 1.4%

Harbin Electric Machinery Co. Ltd.(H Shares)

17,000,000

10,259,719

Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

2,200,000

9,460,810

 

19,720,529

Machinery - 1.9%

China CNR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

7,000,000

6,914,115

CSR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

11,689,000

11,892,254

King Slide Works Co. Ltd.

600,000

7,865,709

 

26,672,078

Marine - 1.5%

China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

31,444,000

20,696,508

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.0%

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

1,762,725

3,267,373

Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

26,044,000

11,213,229

 

14,480,602

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

88,485,540

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 28.6%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 4.8%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

2,000,000

11,979,685

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn)

10,319,680

32,610,858

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

176,000

12,344,599

PAX Global Technology Ltd. (a)

10,500,000

11,277,546

 

68,212,688

Internet Software & Services - 10.1%

58.com, Inc. ADR (d)

330,000

13,058,100

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

120,000

28,652,400

 

Shares

Value

NAVER Corp.

31,634

$ 22,199,402

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR

400,000

3,900,000

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

4,641,200

74,594,633

 

142,404,535

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 11.5%

eMemory Technology, Inc.

390,000

4,209,936

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (a)(d)

20,118,000

6,780,220

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. (a)

1,527,000

2,152,999

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

2,674,000

13,819,203

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

27,057,796

117,109,201

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

11,900,000

17,850,427

 

161,921,986

Software - 1.2%

China City Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

32,000,000

10,193,160

Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. (a)

21,000,000

6,889,503

 

17,082,663

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.0%

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

12,750

14,762,040

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

404,383,912

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 0.3%

Jintex Corp. Ltd. (e)

5,000,000

4,548,561

Construction Materials - 2.7%

Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corp.

6,409,500

3,641,933

BBMG Corp. (H Shares)

14,000,000

9,899,565

China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd.

35,000,000

12,926,154

West China Cement Ltd.

116,684,000

11,590,853

 

38,058,505

Containers & Packaging - 0.6%

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

13,120,000

8,637,209

Metals & Mining - 0.2%

POSCO

7,644

2,196,127

Paper & Forest Products - 0.6%

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.

15,012,000

8,238,228

TOTAL MATERIALS

61,678,630

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.6%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

35,000,000

22,310,941

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 2.2%

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 1.8%

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

18,500,000

$ 8,308,962

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

30,172,000

17,359,243

 

25,668,205

Water Utilities - 0.4%

SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd. (a)

45,000,000

5,926,683

TOTAL UTILITIES

31,594,888

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,089,532,043)


1,346,102,339

Money Market Funds - 3.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

27,521,458

27,521,458

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

19,920,468

19,920,468

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $47,441,926)


47,441,926

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 98.7%

(Cost $1,136,973,969)

1,393,544,265

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.3%

18,313,491

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,411,857,756

Security Type Abbreviations

ELS

-

Equity-Linked Security

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) Affiliated company

(f) 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 $32,165,273 or 2.3% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 46,747

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

629,835

Total

$ 676,582

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

Jintex Corp. Ltd.

$ -

$ 5,280,145

$ -

$ -

$ 4,548,561

Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Ltd.

-

16,961,684

3,943,959

301,429

11,817,466

Total

$ -

$ 22,241,829

$ 3,943,959

$ 301,429

$ 16,366,027

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 237,497,311

$ 55,799,260

$ 181,698,051

$ -

Energy

38,612,785

-

38,612,785

-

Financials

353,833,260

-

353,833,260

-

Health Care

107,705,072

16,048,890

91,656,182

-

Industrials

88,485,540

-

60,218,361

28,267,179

Information Technology

404,383,912

82,571,942

321,811,970

-

Materials

61,678,630

-

61,678,630

-

Telecommunication Services

22,310,941

-

22,310,941

-

Utilities

31,594,888

-

31,594,888

-

Money Market Funds

47,441,926

47,441,926

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,393,544,265

$ 201,862,018

$ 1,163,415,068

$ 28,267,179

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 669,147,097

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:

Investments in Securities:

Equities - Industrials

Beginning Balance

$ -

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

-

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

2,389,470

Cost of Purchases

25,877,709

Proceeds of Sales

-

Amortization/Accretion

-

Transfers into Level 3

-

Transfers out of Level 3

-

Ending Balance

$ 28,267,179

The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2014

$ 2,389,470

The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity China Region Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $19,548,659) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,070,347,840)

$ 1,329,736,312

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $47,441,926)

47,441,926

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $19,184,203)

16,366,027

 

Total Investments (cost $1,136,973,969)

 

$ 1,393,544,265

Receivable for investments sold

52,465,068

Receivable for fund shares sold

988,378

Dividends receivable

329,862

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

37,626

Prepaid expenses

3,610

Other receivables

4,015

Total assets

1,447,372,824

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 12,753,679

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,510,146

Accrued management fee

804,397

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,466

Other affiliated payables

291,691

Other payables and accrued expenses

218,221

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

19,920,468

Total liabilities

35,515,068

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 974,321,960

Undistributed net investment income

12,102,115

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

168,866,752

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

256,566,929

Net Assets

$ 1,411,857,756

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($21,728,406 ÷ 635,635 shares)

$ 34.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $34.18)

$ 36.27

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($6,304,510 ÷ 185,307 shares)

$ 34.02

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $34.02)

$ 35.25

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,214,728 ÷ 35,953 shares)A

$ 33.79

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($10,445,320 ÷ 311,213 shares)A

$ 33.56

 

 

 

China Region:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,352,761,044 ÷ 39,193,680 shares)

$ 34.51

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($19,403,748 ÷ 564,215 shares)

$ 34.39

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

Fidelity China Region Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends (including $301,429 earned from other affiliated issuers)

 

$ 30,329,969

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

676,582

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

31,006,551

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,474,171)

Total income

 

28,532,380

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 10,030,908

Transfer agent fees

2,889,779

Distribution and service plan fees

181,114

Accounting and security lending fees

653,013

Custodian fees and expenses

481,516

Independent trustees' compensation

5,913

Registration fees

101,011

Audit

75,238

Legal

5,129

Interest

1,179

Miscellaneous

193,469

Total expenses before reductions

14,618,269

Expense reductions

(11,806)

14,606,463

Net investment income (loss)

13,925,917

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

190,988,583

Other affiliated issuers

886,333

 

Foreign currency transactions

(88,007)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

191,786,909

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(115,262,118)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

1,690

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(115,260,428)

Net gain (loss)

76,526,481

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 90,452,398

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 13,925,917

$ 18,038,729

Net realized gain (loss)

191,786,909

182,630,699

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(115,260,428)

120,639,628

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

90,452,398

321,309,056

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(15,459,434)

(19,616,401)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(136,131,549)

-

Total distributions

(151,590,983)

(19,616,401)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

1,574,280

(122,395,498)

Redemption fees

349,352

393,175

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(59,214,953)

179,690,332

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,471,072,709

1,291,382,377

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $12,102,115 and undistributed net investment income of $15,463,609, respectively)

$ 1,411,857,756

$ 1,471,072,709

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

$ 26.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .21

.30

.36

.33

.25

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01 H

7.06

1.42

(4.33)

5.15

Total from investment operations

  2.22

7.36

1.78

(4.00)

5.40

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30)

(.34)

(.19)

(.31)

(.20)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.61)

(.34)

(.53)

(.34)

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.18

$ 35.56

$ 28.53

$ 27.28

$ 31.61

Total ReturnA, B

  6.45% H

26.07%

6.70%

(12.79)%

20.54%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%

1.35%

1.36%

1.37%

1.38%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%

1.31%

1.29%

1.31%

1.31%

Net investment income (loss)

  .64%

.94%

1.35%

1.07%

.91%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,728

$ 20,623

$ 13,539

$ 14,808

$ 16,047

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.42%.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

$ 26.40

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .12

.21

.29

.25

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 J

7.04

1.40

(4.32)

5.13

Total from investment operations

  2.11

7.25

1.69

(4.07)

5.31

Distributions from net investment income

  (.19)

(.26)

(.08)

(.27)

(.18)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.50)

(.26)

(.42)

(.29) H

(.24) I

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.02

$ 35.40

$ 28.40

$ 27.13

$ 31.48

Total ReturnA, B

  6.15% J

25.74%

6.38%

(13.04)%

20.27%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.64%

1.64%

1.63%

1.64%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.60%

1.57%

1.57%

1.58%

Net investment income (loss)

  .35%

.65%

1.06%

.81%

.64%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,305

$ 5,965

$ 4,349

$ 5,281

$ 6,070

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.29 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.268 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. ITotal distributions of $.24 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.177 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. JAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.12%.

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

$ 26.28

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.04)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99 H

6.99

1.40

(4.29)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.05

1.56

(4.19)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  -

(.10)

-

(.08)

(.12)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.29)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.29)

(.10)

(.34)

(.11)

(.19)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.79

$ 35.12

$ 28.16

$ 26.94

$ 31.23

Total ReturnA, B

  5.68% H

25.12%

5.90%

(13.45)%

19.63%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.08%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.12)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.14%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,215

$ 1,494

$ 1,533

$ 1,801

$ 2,496

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.65%.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

$ 26.25

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.02)

.06

.16

.10

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.97 H

6.97

1.39

(4.28)

5.09

Total from investment operations

  1.95

7.03

1.55

(4.18)

5.13

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.12)

-

(.13)

(.13)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.39)

(.12)

(.34)

(.16)

(.20)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  .01

.01

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.56

$ 34.99

$ 28.07

$ 26.86

$ 31.19

Total ReturnA, B

  5.71% H

25.14%

5.88%

(13.46)%

19.66%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.07%

2.10%

2.11%

2.12%

2.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.07%

2.07%

2.04%

2.06%

2.07%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.07)%

.19%

.59%

.32%

.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 10,445

$ 6,957

$ 4,515

$ 5,230

$ 5,938

Portfolio turnover rateE

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. DFees 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. EAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. FExpense 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. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 5.68%.

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

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Financial Highlights - China Region

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .33

.41

.45

.44

.34

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.03

7.11

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.93)

5.52

Distributions from net investment income

  (.38)

(.43)

(.29)

(.38)

(.21)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.69)

(.43)

(.63)

(.40) G

(.27) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.51

$ 35.83

$ 28.73

$ 27.49

$ 31.81

Total ReturnA

  6.83% I

26.51%

7.01%

(12.52)%

20.97%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.01%

1.02%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.01%

.98%

.98%

.98%

1.00%

Net investment income (loss)

  .99%

1.27%

1.66%

1.40%

1.22%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,352,761

$ 1,425,828

$ 1,265,488

$ 1,515,084

$ 2,130,070

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.40 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.376 and distributions from net realized gain of $.025 per share. HTotal distributions of $.27 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.209 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.80%.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

$ 26.55

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .34

.42

.45

.43

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.02 I

7.10

1.42

(4.37)

5.18

Total from investment operations

  2.36

7.52

1.87

(3.94)

5.51

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.46)

(.31)

(.37)

(.22)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.31)

-

(.34)

(.03)

(.07)

Total distributions

  (3.73) G

(.46)

(.65)

(.40)

(.28) H

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 34.39

$ 35.75

$ 28.68

$ 27.46

$ 31.79

Total ReturnA

  6.87% I

26.58%

7.02%

(12.56)%

20.92%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.97%

1.04%

1.06%

1.11%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

.93%

.98%

1.01%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.01%

1.32%

1.66%

1.38%

1.18%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 19,404

$ 10,206

$ 1,958

$ 2,034

$ 1,904

Portfolio turnover rateD

  87%

92%

107%

87%

57%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $3.73 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.425 and distributions from net realized gain of $3.306 per share. HTotal distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.216 and distributions from net realized gain of $.065 per share. IAmount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 6.84%.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity China Region Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, China Region and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .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 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market

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Investment Valuation - continued

approach and the income approach and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions while the income approach generally consists of using the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors. Independent prices obtained from a single source or broker are evaluated by management and may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 301,483,422

Gross unrealized depreciation

(49,372,983)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 252,110,439

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,141,433,826

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 14,267,573

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 171,161,157

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 252,107,263

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 31,270,708

$ 19,616,401

Long-term Capital Gains

120,320,275

-

Total

$ 151,590,983

$ 19,616,401

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,216,295,804 and $1,347,211,405, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% 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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 52,360

$ 455

Class T

.25%

.25%

30,711

64

Class B

.75%

.25%

13,280

9,980

Class C

.75%

.25%

84,763

28,264

 

 

 

$ 181,114

$ 38,763

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

$ 17,412

Class T

4,754

Class B*

2,798

Class C*

2,676

 

$ 27,640

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 61,885

.30

Class T

20,878

.34

Class B

4,022

.30

Class C

22,393

.26

China Region

2,758,480

.20

Institutional Class

22,121

.17

 

$ 2,889,779

 

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 $4,336 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

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Interfund Lending Program - continued

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

$ 14,128,000

.29%

$ 1,153

Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $430,241 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $2,340 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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 $629,835, including $2,716 securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $1,623,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $26 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expense during the period in the amount of $11,806.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 180,108

$ 161,788

Class T

32,344

40,503

Class B

-

4,993

Class C

17,191

18,782

China Region

15,122,632

19,344,002

Institutional Class

107,159

46,333

Total

$ 15,459,434

$ 19,616,401

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Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 1,978,191

$ -

Class T

554,033

-

Class B

137,166

-

Class C

701,626

-

China Region

131,926,962

-

Institutional Class

833,571

-

Total

$ 136,131,549

$ -

11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

299,718

284,743

$ 10,085,846

$ 9,232,019

Reinvestment of distributions

60,028

5,112

2,013,956

151,768

Shares redeemed

(304,062)

(184,522)

(10,090,492)

(5,803,916)

Net increase (decrease)

55,684

105,333

$ 2,009,310

$ 3,579,871

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

59,364

70,191

$ 1,971,301

$ 2,215,632

Reinvestment of distributions

17,176

1,321

574,877

39,167

Shares redeemed

(59,747)

(56,116)

(1,983,826)

(1,759,294)

Net increase (decrease)

16,793

15,396

$ 562,352

$ 495,505

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,463

6,343

$ 48,104

$ 197,892

Reinvestment of distributions

3,586

151

119,685

4,455

Shares redeemed

(11,640)

(18,382)

(382,157)

(569,584)

Net increase (decrease)

(6,591)

(11,888)

$ (214,368)

$ (367,237)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

172,291

120,235

$ 5,779,242

$ 3,792,024

Reinvestment of distributions

18,485

573

612,773

16,859

Shares redeemed

(78,373)

(82,838)

(2,559,009)

(2,577,162)

Net increase (decrease)

112,403

37,970

$ 3,833,006

$ 1,231,721

China Region

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,962,379

11,534,725

$ 236,836,534

$ 362,586,439

Reinvestment of distributions

4,157,611

622,145

140,360,927

18,558,580

Shares redeemed

(11,721,340)

(16,406,195)

(391,493,808)

(515,921,780)

Net increase (decrease)

(601,350)

(4,249,325)

$ (14,296,347)

$ (134,776,761)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

632,067

333,624

$ 21,560,054

$ 11,106,364

Reinvestment of distributions

23,866

1,452

802,629

43,199

Shares redeemed

(377,199)

(117,838)

(12,682,356)

(3,708,160)

Net increase (decrease)

278,734

217,238

$ 9,680,327

$ 7,441,403

12. Other.

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

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the fund's 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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund A

8.21%

8.81%

11.45%

A Prior to December 1, 2010, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund operated under certain different investment policies and compared its performance to a different index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI AC (All Country) Asia ex Japan Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Colin Chickles, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Emerging Asia Fund: For the year, the fund returned 8.21%, outpacing the 5.75% gain of the MSCI AC (All Country) Asia ex Japan Index. Versus the index, the fund's positioning in India meaningfully contributed to performance. The top contributor was Bharat Heavy Electricals, a manufacturer of power-generation equipment and related products. This stock got a big boost from the May 2014 election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose platform included a commitment to significantly boost infrastructure spending. Other India-based contributors included high-quality tire maker Apollo Tyres, oil refinery Hindustan Petroleum, fertilizer supplier UPL and two banks: Axis Bank and Yes Bank. I'll also mention one Chinese stock, logistics provider Sinotrans. I sold or significantly reduced many of these holdings by period end. Conversely, stock picking in Hong Kong was a weak point for the fund. Disappointments here included casino operator Sands China, the fund's largest relative detractor, which I bought during the period and sold at a significant loss. Underweighting wireless-services provider and index component China Mobile - another Hong Kong-listed stock - also hampered our results, as did overweighted exposure to South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Actual

1.03%

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,086.20

$ 5.42

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.01

$ 5.24

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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China

20.6%

 

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Korea (South)

17.2%

 

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Taiwan

11.4%

 

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India

10.8%

 

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Cayman Islands

10.1%

 

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Hong Kong

8.6%

 

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Singapore

4.7%

 

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Thailand

3.7%

 

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Bermuda

3.4%

 

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Other*

9.5%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Korea (South)

17.5%

 

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China

15.3%

 

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Cayman Islands

11.9%

 

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Taiwan

11.8%

 

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India

10.6%

 

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Hong Kong

9.9%

 

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Singapore

5.5%

 

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Thailand

4.5%

 

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Malaysia

3.4%

 

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Other*

9.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.4

98.9

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.6

1.1

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea (South), Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals)

5.3

6.2

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

4.1

3.9

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Internet Software & Services)

3.0

2.4

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) (China, Banks)

2.4

2.2

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn) (Taiwan, Electronic Equipment & Components)

2.0

1.8

Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) (China, Banks)

1.8

1.5

PetroChina Co. Ltd. (H Shares) (China, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

1.5

0.0

AIA Group Ltd. (Hong Kong, Insurance)

1.4

2.6

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. (H Shares) (China, Insurance)

1.4

1.0

Hyundai Motor Co. (Korea (South), Automobiles)

1.3

1.7

 

24.2

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

31.5

30.3

Information Technology

22.8

24.0

Consumer Discretionary

11.4

13.7

Industrials

7.8

8.0

Telecommunication Services

6.4

4.2

Utilities

5.0

4.2

Materials

4.8

4.3

Consumer Staples

3.9

3.8

Energy

3.6

4.6

Health Care

2.2

1.8

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 99.4%

Shares

Value

Bermuda - 3.4%

BW Offshore Ltd.

572,100

$ 701,453

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

354,000

1,011,904

CSI Properties Ltd.

54,220,000

2,344,466

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

2,246,000

7,560,250

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

815,000

5,683,745

Huabao International Holdings Ltd.

2,086,000

1,491,604

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

708,000

1,152,491

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

928,000

2,767,006

Noble Group Ltd.

4,468,000

4,159,075

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

5,018,000

1,120,901

PAX Global Technology Ltd. (a)

2,782,000

2,988,013

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.

1,044,000

1,515,893

Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd.

1,440,500

4,835,737

TOTAL BERMUDA

37,332,538

British Virgin Islands - 0.2%

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (a)

22,600

1,776,134

Cayman Islands - 10.1%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR

70,500

6,951,300

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

18,500

4,417,245

Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd.

3,816,000

1,897,048

China Cord Blood Corp. (a)

25,461

129,596

China Lilang Ltd.

1,310,000

937,590

China Lodging Group Ltd. ADR (a)

173,400

4,766,766

China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (a)

4,455,000

1,965,541

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

9,553,706

6,496,513

China Sanjiang Fine Chemicals Ltd.

4,868,000

2,413,225

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

2,136,000

3,302,053

Ctrip.com International Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)

45,300

2,640,990

eLong, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

12,100

234,740

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (a)

9,521,000

3,208,792

Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd.

3,597,000

1,450,152

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

3,894,000

2,563,513

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

22,300

673,683

Hosa International Ltd.

4,372,000

1,737,583

iKang Healthcare Group, Inc. sponsored ADR (d)

35,800

653,708

International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd.

6,982,000

1,917,907

KWG Property Holding Ltd.

8,920,500

6,194,323

Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.

1,405,500

2,670,181

Lifetech Scientific Corp. (a)

146,000

214,557

Pico Far East Holdings Ltd.

992,000

245,668

Silergy Corp.

70,000

484,715

Sitoy Group Holdings Ltd.

1,108,000

912,524

SOHO China Ltd.

5,077,500

3,725,914

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR (d)

467,000

4,553,250

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

813,000

1,315,613

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

2,079,600

33,423,899

 

Shares

Value

Value Partners Group Ltd.

3,400,000

$ 2,562,395

WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

91,400

3,445,780

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

1,596,000

942,989

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

1,656,000

560,446

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

947,550

2,599,337

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

112,209,536

China - 20.6%

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

16,410,000

7,625,616

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (H Shares) (a)

10,416,000

4,636,600

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

1,181,500

3,869,252

Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

42,160,000

20,179,939

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

484,000

217,380

China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

9,752,000

7,486,451

China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares)

35,609,000

26,567,852

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

4,527,000

8,389,551

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

3,036,400

11,362,694

China Railway Construction Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

4,548,500

4,778,635

China Railway Group Ltd. (H Shares)

16,364,000

10,095,000

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

3,439,000

9,692,947

China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

17,812,000

11,354,357

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

597,686

1,320,880

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

2,704,000

1,301,334

CSR Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,377,000

8,522,663

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

3,298,000

5,100,218

Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings Ltd. Series H (a)

1,427,000

1,280,927

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

7,506,000

4,318,523

Huadian Power International Corp. Ltd. (H Shares)

7,754,000

5,922,901

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

14,337,000

9,519,194

People's Insurance Co. of China Group (H Shares)

21,270,000

9,193,822

PetroChina Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

13,790,000

17,264,313

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

3,768,000

6,912,163

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. (H Shares)

1,849,500

15,119,171

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co. Ltd. Class H

171,500

617,450

Sinotrans Ltd. (H Shares)

7,950,000

6,308,364

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

China - continued

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

805,000

$ 1,081,773

Weichai Power Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

1,383,000

5,308,886

Weifu High-Technology Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

65,100

246,864

Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

535,100

1,681,570

Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

492,000

2,115,781

TOTAL CHINA

229,393,071

Hong Kong - 8.6%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,786,000

15,547,063

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.

1,635,500

1,945,713

China Mobile Ltd.

801,500

9,972,678

China Power International Development Ltd.

7,455,000

3,367,590

Dah Chong Hong Holdings Ltd.

7,664,000

4,519,775

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

672,400

1,221,704

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

406,800

2,533,030

Far East Horizon Ltd.

6,435,000

5,984,924

Fosun International Ltd.

1,984,500

2,353,931

Franshion Properties China Ltd.

4,388,000

1,035,838

HKT Trust/HKT Ltd. unit

5,590,300

6,810,294

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

1,245,000

5,680,751

Lenovo Group Ltd.

5,586,000

8,233,792

Magnificent Estates Ltd. (a)

6,930,000

330,575

PCCW Ltd.

13,803,000

8,774,799

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

747,500

7,217,379

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

1,463,000

4,580,071

Wheelock and Co. Ltd.

1,228,000

5,919,107

TOTAL HONG KONG

96,029,014

India - 10.8%

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (a)

78,926

525,201

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (a)

107,236

1,144,163

Apollo Tyres Ltd.

567,772

2,022,856

Axis Bank Ltd. (a)

929,338

6,849,436

Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (a)

136,564

2,374,858

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

24,868

312,073

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

220,133

2,577,122

Bharti Infratel Ltd.

881,325

4,223,696

Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (a)

80,285

1,861,847

Cox & Kings India Ltd.

684,406

3,189,404

Engineers India Ltd.

166,459

737,605

Exide Industries Ltd.

797,756

2,045,308

Future Retail Ltd. (a)

280,715

527,576

HCL Technologies Ltd.

275,733

7,231,423

Hexaware Technologies Ltd.

633,902

2,039,757

IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd. (a)

209,942

673,975

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (a)

136,677

1,092,078

Lupin Ltd.

245,838

5,691,982

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (a)

270,750

5,756,631

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (a)

112,331

6,152,939

 

Shares

Value

McLeod Russel India Ltd.

242,894

$ 1,028,501

MindTree Consulting Ltd.

260,219

4,633,422

MRF Ltd.

3,737

1,904,943

NIIT Technologies Ltd. (a)

207,430

1,305,593

NTPC Ltd.

1,992,862

4,866,741

Petronet LNG Ltd. (a)

1,537,188

4,990,752

Punjab National Bank (a)

197,146

3,013,918

Redington India Ltd. (a)

525,761

883,811

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (a)

244,819

2,538,760

Sesa Sterlite Ltd.

1,257,613

5,247,099

Shriram City Union Finance Ltd.

63,639

1,801,985

Sintex Industries Ltd.

747,706

1,179,847

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

443,777

6,107,188

Tata Motors Ltd. (a)

1,088,436

9,509,263

The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.

1,573,258

3,564,139

Union Bank of India

631,071

2,316,302

UPL Ltd.

467,760

2,647,806

VST Industries Ltd. (a)

42,351

1,253,493

Yes Bank Ltd.

331,106

3,749,343

TOTAL INDIA

119,572,836

Indonesia - 1.7%

PT ACE Hardware Indonesia Tbk

7,062,800

474,039

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk

9,014,800

7,742,396

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk

10,165,900

9,315,992

PT Malindo Feedmill Tbk

2,008,900

519,496

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk

3,808,100

882,832

TOTAL INDONESIA

18,934,755

Israel - 0.1%

Sarine Technologies Ltd.

290,000

672,538

Japan - 1.2%

Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

230,300

3,177,632

KDDI Corp.

78,700

5,168,186

SoftBank Corp.

22,500

1,637,987

Suzuki Motor Corp.

101,700

3,408,833

TOTAL JAPAN

13,392,638

Korea (South) - 17.2%

AMOREPACIFIC Corp.

2,265

4,848,550

AMOREPACIFIC Group, Inc.

4,303

4,737,747

Bgf Retail (a)

53,335

3,375,492

Daesang Corp.

94,440

3,652,101

Daewoo International Corp.

61,148

1,926,446

DGB Financial Group Co. Ltd.

336,088

4,770,223

Dongbu Insurance Co. Ltd.

124,334

6,931,585

Dongwon Industries Co.

2,491

760,437

E1 Corp.

10,531

702,756

Fila Korea Ltd.

17,212

1,786,167

GS Retail Co. Ltd.

135,205

3,133,343

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

203,261

7,009,033

Hyundai Hysco Co. Ltd.

99,988

6,476,986

Hyundai Motor Co.

94,780

14,996,207

Hyundai Steel Co.

87,193

5,526,428

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Korea (South) - continued

Hyundai Wia Corp.

21,062

$ 3,616,694

InterPark INT Corp.

68,735

1,599,314

JB Financial Group Co. Ltd.

231,683

1,414,535

KB Financial Group, Inc.

300,871

11,731,338

Korea Express Co. Ltd. (a)

3,624

650,971

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

12,230

4,581,505

Korean Reinsurance Co.

63,639

675,218

LG Household & Health Care Ltd.

15,853

9,192,112

Medy-Tox, Inc.

2,718

631,408

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

51,183

59,260,039

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.

220,586

5,348,124

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

35,443

4,156,395

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

297,474

13,926,206

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

15,514

3,867,113

TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH)

191,284,473

Malaysia - 2.9%

Genting Malaysia Bhd

2,283,300

2,984,861

Glomac Bhd

1,592,200

536,931

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

1,165,200

1,629,233

Media Prima Bhd

2,474,300

1,473,905

Sunway Bhd

1,509,100

1,582,834

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

3,506,300

14,239,853

YTL Corp. Bhd

13,677,600

6,901,580

YTL Power International Bhd

6,781,700

3,277,254

TOTAL MALAYSIA

32,626,451

Mauritius - 0.2%

MakeMyTrip Ltd. (a)

60,800

1,832,208

Papua New Guinea - 0.1%

Oil Search Ltd. ADR

137,583

1,054,945

Philippines - 1.6%

ABS CBN Broadcasting Corp. (depositary receipt)

357,700

364,299

Alliance Global Group, Inc.

9,615,400

5,408,273

Ayala Land, Inc.

3,368,900

2,512,282

D&L Industries, Inc.

1,865,900

568,089

Jollibee Food Corp.

408,110

1,778,696

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

2,010,640

3,689,180

Security Bank Corp.

882,568

2,820,689

Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc.

6,585,400

900,774

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

18,042,282

Singapore - 4.7%

Amtek Engineering Ltd.

707,000

332,802

Boustead Singapore Ltd.

244,000

349,078

Cordlife Group Ltd.

1,015,000

798,112

CWT Ltd.

422,000

530,797

Ezion Holdings Ltd.

3,833,600

4,514,415

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

1,265,000

9,276,522

 

Shares

Value

Mapletree Industrial (REIT)

5,495,674

$ 6,311,960

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

4,479,000

13,182,941

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

796,000

14,260,886

Wing Tai Holdings Ltd.

1,997,000

2,782,497

TOTAL SINGAPORE

52,340,010

Taiwan - 11.4%

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

872,000

7,349,722

Cleanaway Co. Ltd.

132,000

585,895

FLEXium Interconnect, Inc.

416,000

879,274

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

6,283,000

10,620,047

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

314,000

2,538,486

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn)

6,915,200

21,852,480

King Slide Works Co. Ltd.

94,000

1,232,294

Merida Industry Co. Ltd.

213,650

1,473,515

NAK Sealing Technologies Corp.

148,000

510,717

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

3,010,000

6,219,693

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

1,214,000

6,273,939

Pegatron Corp.

1,446,000

2,631,219

Pou Chen Corp.

2,318,000

2,552,048

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

467,000

1,545,556

Sinopac Holdings Co.

65,060

28,203

Taishin Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

15,343,583

7,307,990

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

10,424,192

45,117,083

Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd.

668,000

592,082

Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd. rights 12/17/14 (a)

46,503

687

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

1,452,000

2,178,052

Wistron Corp.

4,795,000

5,029,848

TOTAL TAIWAN

126,518,830

Thailand - 3.7%

Bangkok Expressway PCL (For.Reg.)

985,300

1,149,225

Delta Electronics PCL (For. Reg.)

585,700

1,162,498

Kasikornbank PCL (For. Reg.)

1,328,400

9,621,280

Preuksa Real Estate PCL (For. Reg.)

8,442,600

8,683,594

Quality Houses PCL NVDR

22,678,000

2,996,146

Intouch Holdings PLC NVDR

2,874,400

6,525,785

Thai Beverage PCL

12,964,000

7,719,670

Thai Tap Water Supply PCL (For. Reg.)

2,250,500

835,630

Thanachart Capital PCL (For. Reg.)

2,121,400

2,279,138

TISCO Financial Group PCL

561,600

767,550

TOTAL THAILAND

41,740,516

United Kingdom - 0.3%

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

225,908

3,395,574

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

United States of America - 0.6%

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

142,200

$ 6,946,470

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,014,152,941)


1,105,094,819

Money Market Funds - 0.9%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

9,351,348

9,351,348

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

670,725

670,725

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $10,022,073)


10,022,073

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.3%

(Cost $1,024,175,014)

1,115,116,892

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.3)%

(3,840,073)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,111,276,819

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.

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

$ 14,115

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

7,581

Total

$ 21,696

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 127,875,609

$ 33,922,903

$ 93,952,706

$ -

Consumer Staples

43,868,053

29,699,782

14,168,271

-

Energy

41,145,025

701,453

40,443,572

-

Financials

350,448,908

38,122,374

312,326,534

-

Health Care

23,387,835

4,860,492

18,527,343

-

Industrials

85,182,362

7,925,541

66,618,377

10,638,444

Information Technology

251,158,696

86,284,699

164,873,997

-

Materials

55,092,244

16,584,919

38,507,325

-

Telecommunication Services

71,517,836

-

71,517,836

-

Utilities

55,418,251

702,756

54,715,495

-

Money Market Funds

10,022,073

10,022,073

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,115,116,892

$ 228,826,992

$ 875,651,456

$ 10,638,444

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 447,145,348

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 13,495,991

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

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Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $678,681) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,014,152,941)

$ 1,105,094,819

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $10,022,073)

10,022,073

 

Total Investments (cost $1,024,175,014)

 

$ 1,115,116,892

Foreign currency held at value (cost $72,420)

72,535

Receivable for fund shares sold

685,935

Dividends receivable

877,905

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

2,189

Prepaid expenses

2,315

Other receivables

419,289

Total assets

1,117,177,060

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

884,449

Accrued management fee

700,761

Other affiliated payables

231,063

Other payables and accrued expenses

3,413,243

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

670,725

Total liabilities

5,900,241

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,111,276,819

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,153,432,763

Undistributed net investment income

8,444,054

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

(138,253,522)

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

87,653,524

Net Assets, for 33,641,978 shares outstanding

$ 1,111,276,819

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,111,276,819 ÷ 33,641,978 shares)

$ 33.03

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 29,086,836

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

21,696

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

29,108,532

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,778,160)

Total income

 

26,330,372

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 7,679,238

Performance adjustment

26,954

Transfer agent fees

2,256,145

Accounting and security lending fees

506,740

Custodian fees and expenses

641,111

Independent trustees' compensation

4,599

Registration fees

27,619

Audit

99,831

Legal

4,169

Interest

1,611

Miscellaneous

121,463

Total expenses before reductions

11,369,480

Expense reductions

(4,311)

11,365,169

Net investment income (loss)

14,965,203

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $2,084,667)

66,763,652

Foreign currency transactions

(813,693)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

65,949,959

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $3,124,367)

63,471

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

9,094

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

72,565

Net gain (loss)

66,022,524

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 80,987,727

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

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 14,965,203

$ 17,023,858

Net realized gain (loss)

65,949,959

76,782,671

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

72,565

23,648,779

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

80,987,727

117,455,308

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(14,440,335)

(21,400,733)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

-

(3,801,390)

Total distributions

(14,440,335)

(25,202,123)

Share transactions
Proceeds from sales of shares

110,553,504

180,491,279

Reinvestment of distributions

13,734,257

24,104,759

Cost of shares redeemed

(252,013,027)

(449,851,066)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

(127,725,266)

(245,255,028)

Redemption fees

106,318

141,939

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(61,071,556)

(152,859,904)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,172,348,375

1,325,208,279

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $8,444,054 and undistributed net investment income of $13,140,582, respectively)

$ 1,111,276,819

$ 1,172,348,375

Other Information

Shares

Sold

3,409,047

6,104,803

Issued in reinvestment of distributions

448,392

828,340

Redeemed

(8,143,143)

(15,386,262)

Net increase (decrease)

(4,285,704)

(8,453,119)

Financial Highlights

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 30.91

$ 28.57

$ 27.32

$ 29.70

$ 23.98

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .43

.39

.46

.50

.39

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.08

2.49

1.30

(2.30)

6.16

Total from investment operations

  2.51

2.88

1.76

(1.80)

6.55

Distributions from net investment income

  (.39)

(.46)

(.51)

(.49)

(.43)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.08)

-

(.11)

(.40)

Total distributions

  (.39)

(.54)

(.51)

(.59) G

(.83)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

- F

Net asset value, end of period

$ 33.03

$ 30.91

$ 28.57

$ 27.32

$ 29.70

Total ReturnA

  8.21%

10.19%

6.60%

(6.20)%

27.93%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsC, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.04%

1.08%

.94%

.82%

.78%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.04%

1.08%

.94%

.82%

.78%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.04%

1.05%

.91%

.78%

.74%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.36%

1.31%

1.68%

1.68%

1.50%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,111,277

$ 1,172,348

$ 1,325,208

$ 1,525,635

$ 1,717,562

Portfolio turnover rateD

  90%

97%

94%

115%

105%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.59 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.485 and distributions from net realized gain of $.105 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between funds. 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's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

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

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 141,404,386

Gross unrealized depreciation

(51,352,674)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 90,051,712

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,025,065,180

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 8,444,509

Capital loss carryforward

$ (137,363,356)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 89,887,725

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2017

$ (137,363,356)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2012

Ordinary Income

$ 14,440,335

$ 25,202,123

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $981,757,245 and $1,096,958,221, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the Fund's relative investment performance as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .70% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to account size and type of account. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the transfer agent fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .21% of average net assets.

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.

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Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. 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 $2,576 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

$ 6,286,346

.31%

$ 1,401

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,789 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $7,581. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $1,660,000. The weighted average interest rate was .57%. The interest expense amounted to $210 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $4,311.

10. Other.

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

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

4.22%

5.35%

10.06%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, a class of the fund, on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Emerging Markets Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Sammy Simnegar, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Emerging Markets Fund: For the year, the fund's Retail Class shares returned 4.22%, topping the 0.98% gain of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Versus the index, the fund's performance was lifted by its positioning in India, which accounted for eight of the fund's 20 largest relative contributors. A non-index position in Axis Bank was the fund's best relative contributor from India and fifth-largest overall. The top relative contributor was Bitauto Holdings, a Chinese automotive website and also a non-index name. Performance was further lifted by not owning several weak-performing index stocks in the energy and materials sectors, including those of two Brazil-based companies - energy producer Petroleo Brasileiro, better known as Petoobras, and industrial metals miner Vale - as well as Russian gas distributor Gazprom. Conversely, Banco Bradesco, a Brazil-based bank, was the fund's largest relative detractor. This stock performed poorly early in 2014, and I sold it - prematurely, as it turned out. Not owning two strong-performing index stocks, China Mobile and Hon Hai Precision Industry, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electronic products, also detracted.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Emerging Markets

1.06%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,054.70

$ 5.49

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.86

$ 5.40

Class K

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,055.90

$ 4.40

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.92

$ 4.33

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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India

12.1%

 

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Brazil

11.2%

 

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South Africa

9.0%

 

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United States of America*

6.5%

 

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Cayman Islands

6.4%

 

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Indonesia

6.3%

 

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Mexico

6.0%

 

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Korea (South)

5.8%

 

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Taiwan

4.7%

 

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Other

32.0%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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India

9.9%

 

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Brazil

9.5%

 

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Korea (South)

8.9%

 

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Cayman Islands

8.7%

 

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South Africa

7.6%

 

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Indonesia

5.8%

 

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Mexico

5.7%

 

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Taiwan

5.4%

 

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Philippines

4.2%

 

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Other*

34.3%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.8

99.5

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.2

0.5

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea (South), Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals)

3.9

4.6

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

3.0

3.0

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Internet Software & Services)

2.4

2.1

Naspers Ltd. Class N (South Africa, Media)

1.7

1.4

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Banks)

1.4

1.5

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) sponsored ADR (Brazil, Banks)

1.4

0.0

MTN Group Ltd. (South Africa, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

1.3

1.1

Ambev SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Beverages)

1.2

1.3

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. (India, Thrifts & Mortgage Finance)

1.1

1.0

NAVER Corp. (Korea (South), Internet Software & Services)

1.0

0.9

 

18.4

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.4

20.9

Information Technology

19.2

18.1

Consumer Discretionary

18.9

21.1

Industrials

13.4

15.3

Consumer Staples

7.9

10.3

Health Care

5.2

6.1

Materials

4.9

3.5

Telecommunication Services

2.2

2.3

Energy

1.8

1.3

Utilities

0.9

0.6

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 92.4%

Shares

Value

Australia - 1.3%

Carsales.com Ltd. (d)

1,418,157

$ 13,382,255

SEEK Ltd.

822,131

12,064,678

Sydney Airport unit

3,046,743

11,844,927

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

37,291,860

Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.4%

WPP PLC

539,700

10,541,770

Bermuda - 2.2%

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.

8,460,000

14,629,588

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

8,503,000

15,202,345

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

4,632,000

13,240,503

Credicorp Ltd. (United States)

143,832

23,156,952

TOTAL BERMUDA

66,229,388

Brazil - 6.7%

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

1,563,400

20,858,793

CCR SA

2,657,000

19,783,547

Cetip SA - Mercados Organizado

964,000

12,215,828

Cielo SA

1,467,160

24,092,474

Estacio Participacoes SA

1,644,100

19,042,605

Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA

1,092,100

11,062,476

Kroton Educacional SA

3,199,000

22,799,282

Linx SA

457,500

9,504,863

Qualicorp SA (a)

1,483,000

15,081,965

Smiles SA

715,700

12,362,065

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

886,100

19,328,345

Weg SA

1,287,395

15,186,471

TOTAL BRAZIL

201,318,714

British Virgin Islands - 0.4%

Mail.Ru Group Ltd. GDR (a)(e)

539,600

13,079,904

Cayman Islands - 6.4%

51job, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)(d)

44,596

1,369,097

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR

191,500

18,881,900

Autohome, Inc. ADR Class A

214,300

11,334,327

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

79,920

19,082,498

Bitauto Holdings Ltd. ADR (a)

143,935

12,050,238

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

5,590,000

11,990,987

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. sponsored ADR

541,900

14,707,166

Sands China Ltd.

2,687,000

16,759,117

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR (d)

1,330,700

12,974,325

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

4,549,600

73,122,413

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

192,272,068

 

Shares

Value

China - 1.2%

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

5,611,400

$ 20,998,755

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,778,700

16,103,983

TOTAL CHINA

37,102,738

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

777,755

16,171,256

Denmark - 0.4%

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B sponsored ADR

267,199

12,072,051

Egypt - 0.5%

Commercial International Bank SAE sponsored GDR

2,254,000

15,327,200

Finland - 0.4%

Kone Oyj (B Shares) (d)

292,740

12,582,857

France - 2.8%

Bureau Veritas SA

500,500

12,374,687

Ingenico SA

117,177

11,669,403

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA

84,971

14,412,259

Pernod Ricard SA

92,600

10,540,067

Publicis Groupe SA (a)

172,700

11,961,478

Safran SA

184,700

11,688,569

Zodiac Aerospace

381,100

11,621,799

TOTAL FRANCE

84,268,262

Greece - 1.0%

Folli Follie SA

459,752

15,037,207

Greek Organization of Football Prognostics SA

1,161,550

14,075,617

TOTAL GREECE

29,112,824

Hong Kong - 1.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,267,000

12,650,823

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

2,401,000

16,417,794

TOTAL HONG KONG

29,068,617

India - 12.1%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (a)

610,055

11,071,010

Asian Paints India Ltd.

1,164,966

12,446,097

Axis Bank Ltd. (a)

2,026,872

14,938,515

Exide Industries Ltd.

4,175,987

10,706,507

Grasim Industries Ltd.

196,409

11,786,161

Havells India Ltd.

2,967,745

13,802,403

HCL Technologies Ltd.

670,187

17,576,444

HDFC Bank Ltd.

1,287,195

20,872,326

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

1,813,249

32,655,231

ICICI Bank Ltd. (a)

663,051

17,608,647

ITC Ltd. (a)

4,124,686

23,848,555

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (a)

841,291

22,672,147

LIC Housing Finance Ltd.

2,259,799

13,307,370

Lupin Ltd.

612,531

14,182,167

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (a)

779,391

16,571,253

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

India - continued

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.

1,560,536

$ 10,684,754

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

1,516,488

20,869,665

Sun TV Ltd.

2,586,888

13,757,831

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

651,300

27,711,194

Tata Motors Ltd. (a)

2,134,323

18,646,790

Titan Co. Ltd. (a)

2,300,688

15,113,147

TOTAL INDIA

360,828,214

Indonesia - 6.3%

PT ACE Hardware Indonesia Tbk

174,838,800

11,734,784

PT Astra International Tbk

40,909,300

22,938,308

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

24,899,200

26,879,705

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk

24,838,400

22,761,815

PT Global Mediacom Tbk

104,969,100

17,036,543

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk

8,125,000

16,103,631

PT Jasa Marga Tbk

27,116,800

14,256,797

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk

56,452,300

13,087,334

PT Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk

12,866,200

16,900,433

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk

42,748,000

11,965,991

PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk

19,477,400

14,346,958

TOTAL INDONESIA

188,012,299

Kenya - 1.2%

East African Breweries Ltd.

3,757,053

11,970,487

Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd.

18,645,400

11,464,472

Safaricom Ltd.

95,701,100

13,052,582

TOTAL KENYA

36,487,541

Korea (South) - 5.8%

Coway Co. Ltd.

200,982

15,263,816

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. Ltd.

149,977

12,241,653

NAVER Corp.

42,980

30,161,544

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

101,116

117,072,819

TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH)

174,739,832

Luxembourg - 0.3%

Samsonite International SA

3,100,200

10,301,112

Malaysia - 1.5%

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd

13,125,300

13,167,897

Public Bank Bhd

3,625,200

20,429,991

Tune Insurance Holdings Bhd

16,591,100

10,945,559

TOTAL MALAYSIA

44,543,447

Malta - 0.5%

Brait SA

1,956,673

14,702,877

Mexico - 6.0%

Banregio Grupo Financiero S.A.B. de CV

2,207,293

12,765,542

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV unit

2,665,693

25,638,953

 

Shares

Value

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SA de CV Series B

2,032,857

$ 13,830,900

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SA de CV Series B

1,246,900

16,668,853

Grupo Aeroportuario Norte S.A.B. de CV

2,565,800

12,783,033

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de CV Series O

4,057,900

26,032,636

Grupo Mexico SA de CV Series B

2,282,257

7,841,829

Grupo Televisa SA de CV

3,828,457

27,668,091

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de CV unit

2,773,852

12,707,244

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura S.A.B. de CV (a)(d)

1,075,400

13,661,463

Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de CV

3,813,300

9,862,971

TOTAL MEXICO

179,461,515

Nigeria - 1.2%

Dangote Cement PLC

10,206,497

13,247,189

Guaranty Trust Bank PLC GDR (Reg. S)

1,494,177

11,505,163

Nigerian Breweries PLC

10,656,739

10,421,924

TOTAL NIGERIA

35,174,276

Philippines - 2.9%

Alliance Global Group, Inc.

28,109,200

15,810,288

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

648,230

14,565,366

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

6,127,968

11,243,772

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.

7,913,270

11,261,967

SM Investments Corp.

893,632

15,572,107

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

44,633,700

17,350,335

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

85,803,835

Russia - 1.6%

Magnit OJSC GDR (Reg. S)

397,234

26,614,678

NOVATEK OAO GDR (Reg. S)

192,600

20,685,240

TOTAL RUSSIA

47,299,918

South Africa - 9.0%

Alexander Forbes Group Holding (a)

14,956,185

11,661,478

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

726,790

25,925,180

Bidvest Group Ltd.

790,098

21,731,411

Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.

1,370,200

11,863,741

FirstRand Ltd.

5,121,500

21,916,616

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

3,636,864

13,749,834

Mr Price Group Ltd.

849,588

17,573,699

MTN Group Ltd.

1,807,600

39,987,706

Nampak Ltd.

4,149,000

16,916,116

Naspers Ltd. Class N

399,512

49,718,820

Remgro Ltd.

833,100

19,108,107

Sanlam Ltd.

3,035,700

19,169,655

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

269,322,363

Spain - 0.5%

Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A

416,000

15,274,395

Sweden - 0.3%

Atlas Copco AB (A Shares)

351,000

10,129,548

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - 1.3%

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Series A

173,115

$ 14,564,942

Nestle SA

160,372

11,760,743

SGS SA (Reg.)

5,710

12,533,929

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

38,859,614

Taiwan - 4.7%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

3,727,000

22,324,143

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

1,589,000

12,846,034

Merida Industry Co. Ltd.

1,965,600

13,556,475

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

21,053,000

91,119,767

TOTAL TAIWAN

139,846,419

Thailand - 2.2%

Airports of Thailand PCL (For. Reg.)

2,244,100

16,669,865

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (For. Reg.)

22,949,000

13,028,032

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (For. Reg.)

3,257,100

13,298,031

Kasikornbank PCL (For. Reg.)

3,338,200

24,177,775

TOTAL THAILAND

67,173,703

Turkey - 1.7%

Coca-Cola Icecek Sanayi A/S

658,327

15,016,840

TAV Havalimanlari Holding A/S

2,002,000

16,798,551

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A/S

331,427

2,080,133

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinelleri A/S

732,000

15,890,491

TOTAL TURKEY

49,786,015

United Arab Emirates - 0.9%

DP World Ltd.

648,319

12,421,792

First Gulf Bank PJSC

3,111,394

15,374,844

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

27,796,636

United Kingdom - 2.9%

Al Noor Hospitals Group PLC

853,557

13,913,784

Bank of Georgia Holdings PLC

274,200

11,229,126

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

195,400

11,074,802

Burberry Group PLC

557,400

13,651,510

Diageo PLC

414,278

12,218,048

Intertek Group PLC

274,218

11,940,503

Prudential PLC

519,561

12,030,970

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

86,058,743

United States of America - 4.3%

A.O. Smith Corp.

251,500

13,417,525

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

21,050

11,768,634

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

128,400

12,730,860

Kansas City Southern

104,006

12,770,897

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

218,900

13,628,714

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

160,400

13,433,500

 

Shares

Value

PPG Industries, Inc.

69,500

$ 14,156,455

Praxair, Inc.

83,100

10,469,769

Visa, Inc. Class A

56,600

13,664,938

W.R. Grace & Co. (a)

136,000

12,865,600

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

128,906,892

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,377,211,641)


2,766,948,703

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 5.4%

 

 

 

 

Brazil - 4.5%

Ambev SA sponsored ADR

5,338,770

35,662,984

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) sponsored ADR

2,741,400

41,066,172

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar sponsored ADR

392,975

16,426,355

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR

2,888,038

42,627,441

TOTAL BRAZIL

135,782,952

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

20,448,771

13,864,416

Germany - 0.4%

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

118,000

11,649,332

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $175,185,300)


161,296,700

Money Market Funds - 2.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

54,623,123

54,623,123

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

17,501,952

17,501,952

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $72,125,075)


72,125,075

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.2%

(Cost $2,624,522,016)

3,000,370,478

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)%

(6,013,643)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 2,994,356,835

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 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 $13,079,904 or 0.4% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 28,084

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

237,309

Total

$ 265,393

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 561,717,677

$ 291,254,648

$ 270,463,029

$ -

Consumer Staples

234,105,735

163,941,620

70,164,115

-

Energy

55,904,076

55,904,076

-

-

Financials

702,528,700

393,007,762

309,520,938

-

Health Care

153,191,719

80,742,814

72,448,905

-

Industrials

400,221,284

265,537,085

134,684,199

-

Information Technology

579,281,978

334,045,762

245,236,216

-

Materials

145,464,140

88,227,818

57,236,322

-

Telecommunication Services

67,387,246

53,040,288

14,346,958

-

Utilities

28,442,848

-

28,442,848

-

Money Market Funds

72,125,075

72,125,075

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,000,370,478

$ 1,797,826,948

$ 1,202,543,530

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 548,991,220

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

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Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $17,188,986) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,552,396,941)

$ 2,928,245,403

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $72,125,075)

72,125,075

 

Total Investments (cost $2,624,522,016)

 

$ 3,000,370,478

Foreign currency held at value (cost $8,013)

952

Receivable for investments sold

24,153,107

Receivable for fund shares sold

1,474,899

Dividends receivable

3,998,942

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

8,838

Prepaid expenses

7,386

Other receivables

1,602,909

Total assets

3,031,617,511

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 11,165,899

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,103,590

Accrued management fee

1,682,582

Other affiliated payables

643,420

Other payables and accrued expenses

4,163,233

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

17,501,952

Total liabilities

37,260,676

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 2,994,356,835

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 2,639,952,883

Undistributed net investment income

16,555,118

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

(33,897,395)

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

371,746,229

Net Assets

$ 2,994,356,835

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Emerging Markets:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,370,926,533 ÷ 93,198,861 shares)

$ 25.44

 

 

 

Class K:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($623,430,302 ÷ 24,465,999 shares)

$ 25.48

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

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Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 55,143,735

Interest

 

74

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

265,393

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

55,409,202

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(5,486,069)

Total income

 

49,923,133

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 19,631,039

Transfer agent fees

6,162,991

Accounting and security lending fees

1,219,232

Custodian fees and expenses

1,580,576

Independent trustees' compensation

11,500

Registration fees

75,032

Audit

117,035

Legal

9,745

Interest

1,559

Miscellaneous

60,954

Total expenses before reductions

28,869,663

Expense reductions

(15,905)

28,853,758

Net investment income (loss)

21,069,375

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $580,537)

21,220,015

Foreign currency transactions

(1,889,675)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

19,330,340

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $2,197,371)

66,950,657

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

159,917

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

67,110,574

Net gain (loss)

86,440,914

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 107,510,289

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 21,069,375

$ 24,555,630

Net realized gain (loss)

19,330,340

275,022,620

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

67,110,574

15,366,762

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

107,510,289

314,945,012

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(2,412,320)

(39,208,001)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

100,101,946

(299,270,748)

Redemption fees

450,436

565,621

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

205,650,351

(22,968,116)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,788,706,484

2,811,674,600

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $16,555,118 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $481, respectively)

$ 2,994,356,835

$ 2,788,706,484

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

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Financial Highlights - Emerging Markets

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 24.43

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.72

$ 20.68

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .17

.20

.33

.35

.23

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .86

2.38

(.11)

(3.48)

5.05

Total from investment operations

  1.03

2.58

.22

(3.13)

5.28

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

(.30)

(.30)

(.24)

(.12)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

-

-

(.13)

(.14)

Total distributions

  (.02)

(.30)

(.30)

(.37)

(.25) G

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 25.44

$ 24.43

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.72

Total ReturnA

  4.22%

11.78%

1.03%

(12.33)%

25.76%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.07%

1.08%

1.09%

1.07%

1.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.07%

1.08%

1.09%

1.07%

1.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.07%

1.03%

1.03%

1.01%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  .71%

.85%

1.50%

1.38%

1.00%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,370,927

$ 2,241,338

$ 2,203,756

$ 2,907,884

$ 3,975,342

Portfolio turnover rateD

  94%

119%

176%

122%

85%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.25 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.116 and distributions from net realized gain of $.135 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class K

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 24.42

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.75

$ 20.69

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .23

.25

.37

.40

.28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .86

2.38

(.10)

(3.48)

5.05

Total from investment operations

  1.09

2.63

.27

(3.08)

5.33

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.36)

(.35)

(.32)

(.15)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

-

-

(.13)

(.14)

Total distributions

  (.03)

(.36)

(.35)

(.45)

(.28) G

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 25.48

$ 24.42

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.75

Total ReturnA

  4.47%

12.01%

1.25%

(12.17)%

26.03%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .86%

.87%

.87%

.87%

.90%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.87%

.87%

.87%

.90%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .85%

.82%

.81%

.80%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  .92%

1.07%

1.72%

1.58%

1.24%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 623,430

$ 547,369

$ 607,919

$ 497,821

$ 888,629

Portfolio turnover rateD

  94%

119%

176%

122%

85%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.148 and distributions from net realized gain of $.135 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Emerging Markets and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

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.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

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, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 454,997,583

Gross unrealized depreciation

(90,852,922)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 364,144,661

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,636,225,817

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 19,207,826

Capital loss carryforward

$ (24,838,920)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 363,565,857

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2017

$ (24,838,920)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 2,412,320

$ 39,208,001

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,676,696,716 and $2,616,957,471, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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 Emerging Markets. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Emerging Markets

$ 5,905,789

.26

Class K

257,202

.05

 

$ 6,162,991

 

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 $10,526 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

$ 11,284,563

.31%

$ 1,559

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 $4,492 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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 $237,309, including $134 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

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 $256.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $15,649.

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9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Emerging Markets

$ 1,743,046

$ 29,610,169

Class K

669,274

9,597,832

Total

$ 2,412,320

$ 39,208,001

10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Emerging Markets

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

21,791,321

23,439,766

$ 537,287,996

$ 534,752,122

Reinvestment of distributions

57,233

1,145,115

1,363,124

25,804,455

Shares redeemed

(20,408,773)

(32,317,744)

(492,243,181)

(744,356,372)

Net increase (decrease)

1,439,781

(7,732,863)

$ 46,407,939

$ (183,799,795)

Class K

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,911,150

6,249,509

$ 221,271,615

$ 144,545,998

Reinvestment of distributions

28,071

426,903

669,274

9,597,831

Shares redeemed

(6,884,435)

(11,706,525)

(168,246,882)

(269,614,782)

Net increase (decrease)

2,054,786

(5,030,113)

$ 53,694,007

$ (115,470,953)

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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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the fund's 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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Europe Fund

-2.82%

7.07%

6.72%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Europe Fund on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Europe Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Stefan Lindblad, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Europe Fund on October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, the fund's Retail Class shares returned -2.82% versus the -0.99% result of the MSCI Europe Index. Stock selection in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences segment was weak, as were holdings in the capital goods group in industrials and positioning in consumer discretionary. No exposure to Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and little to British biopharma AstraZeneca, both index heavyweights, dragged on relative results. Instead of Novartis, we chose to emphasize other big pharmas such as Roche Holding, having greater conviction in the company's pipeline for drugs in development. As for AstraZeneca, news in April of the company's potential acquisition lifted several health care stocks, including AstraZeneca and Novartis, and the fund missed out on that growth. AstraZeneca was sold by period end. Elsewhere, the fund's position in London-based financial holding company Standard Chartered hurt relative performance. The company suffered, due to weak demand from the emerging markets side of its business. Partnership Assurance Group, a U.K. life insurance annuities provider, also detracted from the fund's return. Earlier in 2014, the British government rescinded the requirement that certain pensioners buy annuities, disrupting the company's core business. I sold it by period end. Conversely, stock selection in consumer staples was the greatest relative contributor. Dublin-based Greencore Group continued to perform well for the fund. This non-benchmark company mainly supplies grocery-store chains in Ireland and the United Kingdom. After expanding its offerings to the United States last year, Greencore has become a growing supplier to global coffee chain Starbucks and 7-Eleven stores, pushing the stock higher. Avoiding U.K. grocer Tesco, which was plagued by an accounting-fraud scandal, also helped the fund's relative results. In general, I've avoided U.K. grocers because of what I see as a challenging environment with simply too many competitors. Lastly, I'll mention the fund's position in U.K.-headquartered telecommunications company Jazztel, which operates mainly in Spain. French competitor Orange made a bid to acquire Jazztel in September, driving the stock's price up substantially, and I sold our stake to take profits.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.36%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 900.10

$ 6.51

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.35

$ 6.92

Class T

1.62%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 899.10

$ 7.75

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.04

$ 8.24

Class B

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Class C

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Europe

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.70

$ 4.70

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

.97%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.90

$ 4.65

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.32

$ 4.94

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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United Kingdom

24.2%

 

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Switzerland

13.5%

 

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Germany

12.5%

 

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France

11.2%

 

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Sweden

7.4%

 

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Denmark

4.5%

 

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Belgium

4.1%

 

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Netherlands

3.7%

 

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Ireland

3.7%

 

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Other*

15.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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United Kingdom

30.4%

 

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Germany

14.5%

 

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France

13.4%

 

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Switzerland

11.7%

 

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United States of America*

4.2%

 

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Sweden

3.4%

 

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Ireland

3.0%

 

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Italy

2.9%

 

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Belgium

2.9%

 

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Other

13.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.1

97.2

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.9

2.8

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals)

4.0

3.2

Nestle SA (Switzerland, Food Products)

3.1

3.7

Total SA (France, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.8

2.8

Shire PLC (Bailiwick of Jersey, Pharmaceuticals)

2.8

0.0

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) (United Kingdom, Tobacco)

2.7

2.2

Bayer AG (Germany, Pharmaceuticals)

2.3

1.8

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (Belgium, Beverages)

2.1

1.7

Nordea Bank AB (Sweden, Banks)

2.1

1.1

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

2.1

1.6

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (Netherlands, Banks)

1.9

1.0

 

25.9

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.4

22.1

Health Care

20.1

12.3

Industrials

14.1

13.5

Consumer Discretionary

13.4

13.5

Consumer Staples

11.3

13.8

Energy

7.0

7.9

Materials

4.5

8.5

Utilities

2.5

1.0

Information Technology

1.9

1.6

Telecommunication Services

0.9

3.0

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.5%

Shares

Value

Austria - 2.2%

Andritz AG

275,800

$ 13,313,235

Erste Group Bank AG

566,700

14,423,352

TOTAL AUSTRIA

27,736,587

Bailiwick of Jersey - 2.8%

Shire PLC

532,100

35,702,276

Belgium - 4.1%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

247,400

27,435,275

Arseus NV

235,257

9,404,513

KBC Groupe SA (a)

301,761

16,165,989

TOTAL BELGIUM

53,005,777

Canada - 1.0%

Suncor Energy, Inc.

372,000

13,209,210

Denmark - 4.5%

Carlsberg A/S Series B

150,800

13,278,626

ISS Holdings A/S (a)

464,300

12,945,211

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

580,900

26,258,262

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (a)

143,800

4,813,105

TOTAL DENMARK

57,295,204

Finland - 1.8%

Amer Group PLC (A Shares)

315,100

6,029,628

Kesko Oyj

170,700

6,464,442

Sampo Oyj (A Shares)

215,700

10,317,521

TOTAL FINLAND

22,811,591

France - 11.2%

Atos Origin SA

110,343

7,617,643

bioMerieux SA

214,100

22,585,445

Bollore Group (d)

13,000

6,157,979

Christian Dior SA

106,595

18,854,750

GDF Suez

716,750

17,384,569

Kering SA

41,700

8,044,866

Publicis Groupe SA (a)

230,446

15,961,059

Rexel SA

692,000

11,624,545

Total SA

613,200

36,610,067

TOTAL FRANCE

144,840,923

Germany - 11.0%

adidas AG

113,000

8,220,225

Bayer AG

212,400

30,196,880

Brenntag AG

277,000

13,398,930

CompuGroup Medical AG

259,600

5,953,315

Continental AG

83,500

16,391,547

Deutsche Post AG

367,777

11,547,342

Deutsche Wohnen AG (Bearer)

426,889

9,618,508

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

359,900

18,513,906

GEA Group AG

337,429

15,516,450

HeidelbergCement Finance AG

124,334

8,463,553

MLP AG

806,454

4,092,962

TOTAL GERMANY

141,913,618

 

Shares

Value

Ireland - 3.7%

Actavis PLC (a)

33,000

$ 8,010,420

CRH PLC

477,500

10,592,592

DCC PLC (United Kingdom)

149,700

8,367,260

Greencore Group PLC

1,417,530

5,950,242

Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a)

140,900

7,825,586

United Drug PLC (United Kingdom)

1,260,200

6,636,481

TOTAL IRELAND

47,382,581

Italy - 0.9%

World Duty Free SpA (a)

1,326,815

11,231,526

Luxembourg - 0.3%

GAGFAH SA (a)

239,500

4,471,928

Netherlands - 3.7%

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a)

1,743,200

24,963,256

Reed Elsevier NV

613,089

14,109,691

Royal DSM NV

140,300

8,784,694

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

47,857,641

Norway - 2.4%

Akastor ASA (d)

492,500

1,697,659

Statoil ASA

740,200

16,939,798

Telenor ASA

522,800

11,750,492

TOTAL NORWAY

30,387,949

Portugal - 0.4%

CTT Correios de Portugal SA

620,621

5,747,434

Spain - 2.5%

Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A

458,100

16,820,193

Red Electrica Corporacion SA (d)

173,000

15,097,600

TOTAL SPAIN

31,917,793

Sweden - 7.4%

Elekta AB (B Shares) (d)

659,502

6,752,077

Getinge AB (B Shares)

643,400

14,943,237

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (B Shares)

490,114

19,493,981

Nordea Bank AB

2,128,200

27,293,668

SKF AB (B Shares)

699,400

13,999,082

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (A Shares)

269,100

12,831,553

TOTAL SWEDEN

95,313,598

Switzerland - 13.5%

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

335,990

14,694,652

Nestle SA

543,828

39,881,158

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate)

172,848

51,007,727

Schindler Holding AG (participation certificate)

63,724

8,901,425

Sonova Holding AG Class B

97,572

15,191,275

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

34,489

10,665,985

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - continued

UBS AG (NY Shares)

731,500

$ 12,713,470

Zurich Insurance Group AG

68,564

20,722,768

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

173,778,460

United Kingdom - 24.1%

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

1,907,757

13,244,981

Babcock International Group PLC

565,200

9,900,447

BG Group PLC

1,272,200

21,202,525

BHP Billiton PLC

764,676

19,756,633

Brit PLC

1,544,900

6,203,155

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

614,400

34,822,713

Bunzl PLC

561,200

15,216,890

Compass Group PLC

820,517

13,204,565

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

515,500

6,250,812

Diageo PLC

625,137

18,436,784

ITV PLC

3,571,900

11,599,356

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (a)

20,082,700

24,799,920

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

369,600

11,913,670

Next PLC

94,200

9,712,083

Prudential PLC

994,030

23,017,787

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

1,413,201

19,057,681

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group PLC

2,142,065

16,561,054

Schroders PLC

195,100

7,524,766

St. James's Place Capital PLC

565,900

6,744,263

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

1,398,683

21,023,298

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

310,193,383

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,171,675,250)


1,254,797,479

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.6%

 

 

 

 

Germany - 1.5%

Volkswagen AG

93,600

19,945,987

 

Shares

Value

United Kingdom - 0.1%

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

127,188,090

$ 203,463

Rolls-Royce Group PLC (C Shares)

269,473,203

431,076

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

634,539

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $20,282,816)


20,580,526

Money Market Funds - 1.8%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

11,795,825

11,795,825

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

11,723,110

11,723,110

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $23,518,935)


23,518,935

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.9%

(Cost $1,215,477,001)

1,298,896,940

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)%

(10,988,638)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,287,908,302

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.

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

$ 31,120

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

879,367

Total

$ 910,487

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 172,799,264

$ 172,799,264

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

146,269,240

25,693,310

120,575,930

-

Energy

89,659,259

14,906,869

74,752,390

-

Financials

303,342,521

230,561,558

72,780,963

-

Health Care

257,406,626

144,438,361

112,968,265

-

Industrials

178,967,141

178,967,141

-

-

Information Technology

24,437,836

24,437,836

-

-

Materials

58,263,457

17,248,247

41,015,210

-

Telecommunication Services

11,750,492

11,750,492

-

-

Utilities

32,482,169

32,482,169

-

-

Money Market Funds

23,518,935

23,518,935

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,298,896,940

$ 876,804,182

$ 422,092,758

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 40,962,764

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

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Fidelity Europe Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,115,638) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,191,958,066)

$ 1,275,378,005

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $23,518,935)

23,518,935

 

Total Investments (cost $1,215,477,001)

 

$ 1,298,896,940

Receivable for investments sold

6,146

Receivable for fund shares sold

838,837

Dividends receivable

1,612,366

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

48,053

Prepaid expenses

5,551

Other receivables

614,366

Total assets

1,302,022,259

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,171,173

Accrued management fee

813,137

Distribution and service plan fees payable

17,080

Other affiliated payables

285,757

Other payables and accrued expenses

103,700

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,723,110

Total liabilities

14,113,957

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,466,120,915

Undistributed net investment income

29,844,004

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

(291,363,495)

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

83,306,878

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($23,633,047 ÷ 652,160 shares)

$ 36.24

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $36.24)

$ 38.45

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($13,678,513 ÷ 378,111 shares)

$ 36.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $36.18)

$ 37.49

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,065,313 ÷ 29,538 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,818,132 ÷ 189,031 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Europe:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,237,046,924 ÷ 34,055,691 shares)

$ 36.32

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,666,373 ÷ 155,995 shares)

$ 36.32

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 October 31, 2014

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 40,591,612

Special dividends

 

6,523,242

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

910,487

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

48,025,341

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,667,116)

Total income

 

44,358,225

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 9,143,338

Performance adjustment

148,411

Transfer agent fees

2,415,898

Distribution and service plan fees

129,159

Accounting and security lending fees

598,378

Custodian fees and expenses

133,460

Independent trustees' compensation

6,011

Registration fees

148,860

Audit

91,082

Legal

17,215

Interest

278

Miscellaneous

75,662

Total expenses before reductions

12,907,752

Expense reductions

(133,407)

12,774,345

Net investment income (loss)

31,583,880

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

61,421,744

Foreign currency transactions

(327,968)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

61,093,776

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(149,290,349)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(128,412)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(149,418,761)

Net gain (loss)

(88,324,985)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (56,741,105)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 31,583,880

$ 13,406,222

Net realized gain (loss)

61,093,776

36,524,479

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(149,418,761)

135,845,543

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(56,741,105)

185,776,244

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(13,272,490)

(14,113,486)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(612,576)

(241,945)

Total distributions

(13,885,066)

(14,355,431)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

401,467,296

183,087,632

Redemption fees

18,788

19,946

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

330,859,913

354,528,391

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

957,048,389

602,519,998

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $29,844,004 and undistributed net investment income of $11,865,416, respectively)

$ 1,287,908,302

$ 957,048,389

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.68)

Total from investment operations

  (3.21)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.24

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.14)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 23,633

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.18

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.29)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.62%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.61%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.61%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,679

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.66)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,065

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .29

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.10%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.10%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,818

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Europe

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

$ 28.52

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .94E

.61

.64

.48

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (2.00)

7.87

2.45

(2.97)

2.50

Total from investment operations

  (1.06)

8.48

3.09

(2.49)

2.83

Distributions from net investment income

  (.52)

(.70)

(.60)

(.67)

(.52)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.02)

(.01)

(.02)

-

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.71)

(.61) I

(.67)

(.52)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B, H

  -

  -

  -

  -

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

Total ReturnA

  (2.82)%

28.71%

11.53%

(8.32)%

10.01%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%

1.06%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%

1.05%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%

1.02%

.80%

1.06%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.43% E

1.82%

2.33%

1.56%

1.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,237,047

$ 957,048

$ 602,520

$ 621,778

$ 802,527

Portfolio turnover rateD

  80% G

59%

127%

117%

136%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EInvestment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend recorded on February 24, 2014 which amounted to $.20 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.92%. FExpense 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. GThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. HAmount represents less than $.01 per share. ITotal distributions of $.61 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.595 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Year ended October 31,

2014 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .56

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.69)

Total from investment operations

  (3.13)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D, J

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

Total ReturnB, C

  (7.93)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%A

Net investment income (loss)

  2.33%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,666

Portfolio turnover rateF

  80% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Europe Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund launched Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class shares and the existing class was designated Europe on March 18,2014. Each class 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 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.

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including Information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Large, non-recurring dividends recognized by the Fund are presented separately on the Statement of Operations as "Special Dividends" and the impact of these dividends is presented in the Financial Highlights. Interest income and distributions from Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 137,778,879

Gross unrealized depreciation

(57,019,627)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 80,759,252

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,218,137,688

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 29,845,268

Capital loss carryforward

$ (1,044,374,259)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 80,646,191

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (87,605,890)

2017

(201,098,352)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (288,704,242)

The Fund acquired $249,261,426 of capital loss carryforwards from Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and $15,642,563 of capital loss carry forwards from Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund when they merged into the Fund in March 2014. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $13,187,073 and $1,543,568 per year, respectively. As a result, at least $173,207,833 of the fund's capital loss carryforward will expire unused and is not included in the capital loss carryforward amounts disclosed above.

In addition, due to large redemptions in a prior period, $201,098,352 of capital losses that existed in the Fund prior to the mergers will be limited to approximately $32,029,274 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 13,885,066

$ 14,355,431

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 30 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and securities acquired in the merger, aggregated $1,039,225,902 and $1,018,066,295, respectively.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Europe as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI Europe Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .71% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 36,418

$ 1,391

Class T

.25%

.25%

39,460

41

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,664

5,188

Class C

.75%

.25%

46,617

21,424

 

 

 

$ 129,159

$ 28,044

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

$ 8,498

Class T

1,738

Class B*

145

Class C*

1,981

 

$ 12,362

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 43,195

.30*

Class T

24,519

.31*

Class B

2,039

.31*

Class C

13,772

.30*

Europe

2,324,986

.18

Institutional Class

7,387

.16*

 

$ 2,415,898

 

* Annualized

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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 $293 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

$ 6,550,000

.31%

$ 278

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,998 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $879,367.During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Europe's operating expenses by $69,075.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $53,302 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operation expenses during the period in the amount of $11,030.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Europe

$ 13,272,490

$ 14,113,486

From net realized gain

 

 

Europe

$ 612,576

$ 241,945

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014 A

2013

2014 A

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

302,227

-

$ 12,108,972

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

483,084

-

18,719,498

-

Shares redeemed

(133,151)

-

(5,066,903)

-

Net increase (decrease)

652,160

-

$ 25,761,567

$ -

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

196,712

-

$ 7,929,579

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

218,383

-

8,462,341

-

Shares redeemed

(36,984)

-

(1,400,101)

-

Net increase (decrease)

378,111

-

$ 14,991,819

$ -

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

16,454

-

$ 662,209

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

19,997

-

774,699

-

Shares redeemed

(6,913)

-

(266,573)

-

Net increase (decrease)

29,538

-

$ 1,170,335

$ -

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

43,185

-

$ 1,703,471

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

183,082

-

7,092,587

-

Shares redeemed

(37,236)

-

(1,401,102)

-

Net increase (decrease)

189,031

-

$ 7,394,956

$ -

Europe

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,548,440

9,813,431

$ 332,957,735

$ 335,694,105

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

9,559,313

-

370,423,391

-

Reinvestment of distributions

358,728

448,718

13,351,865

13,676,925

Shares redeemed

(9,647,960)

(5,011,867)

(370,706,278)

(166,283,398)

Net increase (decrease)

8,818,521

5,250,282

$ 346,026,713

$ 183,087,632

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

33,328

-

$ 1,310,054

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

214,439

-

8,309,529

-

Shares redeemed

(91,772)

-

(3,497,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

155,995

-

$ 6,121,906

$ -

A Share transactions for Class A,Class T, Class B,Class C and Institutional Class are for the period March 18,2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014.

11. Merger Information.

On March 21, 2014, the Fund acquired all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund ("Target Funds") pursuant to Agreements and Plans of Reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees ("The Board") on September 18, 2013. The acquisition was accomplished by an exchange of shares of each class of the Fund for corresponding shares then outstanding of the Target Funds at their net asset value on the acquisition date. In addition, the Board approved the creation of additional classes of shares that commenced sale of shares on March 18, 2014. The reorganization provides shareholders of the Target Funds access to a larger portfolio with a similar investment objective and lower expenses. The reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized to the funds or their shareholders. The Target Funds' net assets of $370,423,391, including securities of $369,430,411 and unrealized appreciation of $56,486,181 for Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; and net assets of $43,358,654, including securities of $43,267,919 and unrealized appreciation of $4,301,890 for Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; were combined with the Fund's net assets of $1,103,858,646 for total net assets after the acquisition of $1,517,640,691.

Proforma results of operations of the combined entity for the entire period ended October 31, 2014, as though the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the year (rather than on the actual acquisition dates), are as follows:

Net investment income (loss)

$ 36,003,400

Total net realized gain (loss)

70,453,821

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(148,729,606)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (42,272,385)

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

11. Merger Information - continued

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single portfolio since the acquisitions were completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the acquired funds that have been included in the Fund's accompanying Statement of Operations since March 21, 2014.

12. Other.

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

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Fidelity Japan Fund


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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Japan Fund

-1.90%

5.40%

2.98%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Japan Fund, a class of the fund, on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) performed over the same period.

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Kirk Neureiter, who became Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Japan Fund on March 1, 2014: For the year, the fund's Retail Class shares returned -1.90%, lagging the -0.29% return of the Tokyo Stock Price Index. Versus the index, the fund's performance suffered from stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector. For example, the fund's largest detractor was a sizable overweighting in Rakuten - Japan's largest Internet shopping site - which I bought in March. While e-tailing stocks generally performed well globally, the problem here was weaker-than-expected profits as the company moved to expand overseas. Also within this sector, a large overweighting in automaker Honda Motor worked against us. Aside from these two detractors, a number of positions in consumer durables & apparel disappointed me. Elsewhere, performance was hampered by two real estate stocks, AEON Mall and Nomura Real Estate Holdings, the latter of which I sold from the fund. Conversely, a meaningful overweighting in drug company Astellas Pharma was the fund's largest contributor. I thought this stock had a number of factors in its favor, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new use for Xtandi®, the prostate cancer drug co-developed by Astellas and Medivation. Suzuki Motor also bolstered relative results.

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

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Shareholder Expense Example

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

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.22%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,053.30

$ 6.31

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.06

$ 6.21

Class T

1.52%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,051.60

$ 7.86

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.54

$ 7.73

Class B

1.99%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,049.50

$ 10.28

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.17

$ 10.11

Class C

1.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,048.90

$ 9.92

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.53

$ 9.75

Japan

.89%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,055.10

$ 4.61

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.72

$ 4.53

Institutional Class

.87%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,054.20

$ 4.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.82

$ 4.43

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

lov4611394

Japan

96.0%

 

lov4611398

United States of America*

2.4%

 

lov4611402

Korea (South)

1.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

lov4611394

Japan

98.3%

 

lov4611398

United States of America*

1.2%

 

lov4611402

Korea (South)

0.5%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.6

98.8

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.4

1.2

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals)

5.5

4.0

Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Tobacco)

5.3

5.8

Hoya Corp. (Electronic Equipment & Components)

4.5

3.8

East Japan Railway Co. (Road & Rail)

4.3

4.1

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)

3.8

3.5

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles)

3.8

4.0

Rakuten, Inc. (Internet & Catalog Retail)

3.6

4.2

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.5

2.9

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development)

3.4

3.2

SoftBank Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

3.3

3.4

 

41.0

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Consumer Discretionary

21.2

21.9

Financials

18.0

18.8

Information Technology

15.1

12.0

Industrials

13.5

16.4

Telecommunication Services

8.8

8.5

Health Care

8.0

6.7

Consumer Staples

7.7

7.5

Materials

2.9

3.7

Utilities

1.8

1.6

Energy

0.6

1.7

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 21.2%

Auto Components - 3.1%

Bridgestone Corp.

240,300

$ 8,030,285

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

505,100

6,904,007

 

14,934,292

Automobiles - 11.2%

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

557,800

17,832,444

Mazda Motor Corp.

326,600

7,716,513

Suzuki Motor Corp.

383,000

12,837,590

Toyota Motor Corp.

243,300

14,641,116

 

53,027,663

Household Durables - 0.8%

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

339,400

3,771,468

Internet & Catalog Retail - 3.6%

Rakuten, Inc.

1,496,900

16,879,753

Leisure Products - 0.7%

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

213,800

3,396,325

Multiline Retail - 1.8%

Don Quijote Holdings Co. Ltd.

139,300

8,346,286

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

100,355,787

CONSUMER STAPLES - 7.7%

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.4%

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

158,200

6,178,679

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

41,700

2,014,426

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

24,800

1,464,211

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. (d)

45,700

1,526,714

 

11,184,030

Tobacco - 5.3%

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

745,000

25,418,696

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

36,602,726

ENERGY - 0.6%

Energy Equipment & Services - 0.6%

Modec, Inc. (d)

114,400

2,734,527

FINANCIALS - 18.0%

Banks - 4.8%

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

3,069,200

17,891,027

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

117,900

4,808,305

 

22,699,332

Capital Markets - 0.6%

Monex Group, Inc.

1,190,400

3,038,273

Consumer Finance - 1.7%

ACOM Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

2,413,300

8,044,128

Diversified Financial Services - 4.4%

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

255,300

6,332,992

ORIX Corp.

1,050,000

14,574,256

 

20,907,248

 

Shares

Value

Insurance - 1.9%

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

279,600

$ 8,966,249

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%

Nippon Healthcare Investment Corp. (a)

255

340,530

Real Estate Management & Development - 4.5%

AEON Mall Co. Ltd.

282,700

5,189,181

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

507,000

16,308,385

 

21,497,566

TOTAL FINANCIALS

85,493,326

HEALTH CARE - 8.0%

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.5%

Message Co. Ltd.

243,700

7,659,040

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

104,100

4,370,061

 

12,029,101

Pharmaceuticals - 5.5%

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

1,679,000

26,058,915

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

38,088,016

INDUSTRIALS - 13.5%

Building Products - 0.4%

Toto Ltd.

170,000

1,918,260

Construction & Engineering - 1.4%

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

386,100

6,462,654

Electrical Equipment - 1.7%

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

641,000

8,264,926

Machinery - 3.5%

Komatsu Ltd.

358,700

8,468,677

Makita Corp.

142,400

7,974,271

 

16,442,948

Professional Services - 0.1%

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)

18,000

615,214

Road & Rail - 4.3%

East Japan Railway Co.

262,400

20,494,289

Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.1%

Misumi Group, Inc.

96,100

3,032,328

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

457,100

6,901,781

 

9,934,109

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

64,132,400

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 15.1%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 10.4%

Azbil Corp.

207,200

4,996,727

Hitachi Ltd.

1,616,000

12,697,680

Hoya Corp.

599,300

21,207,334

OMRON Corp.

57,300

2,712,277

Shimadzu Corp.

902,000

7,848,588

 

49,462,606

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Internet Software & Services - 2.8%

Kakaku.com, Inc.

627,200

$ 8,539,636

NAVER Corp.

6,964

4,887,040

 

13,426,676

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.9%

NEC Corp.

1,232,000

4,356,818

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

2,496

2,889,886

Wacom Co. Ltd. (d)

409,400

1,570,783

 

8,817,487

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

71,706,769

MATERIALS - 2.9%

Chemicals - 2.9%

JSR Corp.

289,800

5,218,793

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

134,800

8,652,628

 

13,871,421

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 8.8%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0%

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

155,200

9,656,367

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 6.8%

KDDI Corp.

252,800

16,601,239

SoftBank Corp.

212,300

15,455,316

 

32,056,555

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

41,712,922

UTILITIES - 1.8%

Electric Utilities - 1.8%

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a)

867,400

8,566,019

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $455,888,737)


463,263,913

Money Market Funds - 4.1%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,216,518

$ 8,216,518

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

11,341,321

11,341,321

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $19,557,839)


19,557,839

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.7%

(Cost $475,446,576)

482,821,752

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.7)%

(7,887,265)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 474,934,487

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 3,768

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

55,872

Total

$ 59,640

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 100,355,787

$ -

$ 100,355,787

$ -

Consumer Staples

36,602,726

-

36,602,726

-

Energy

2,734,527

-

2,734,527

-

Financials

85,493,326

-

85,493,326

-

Health Care

38,088,016

-

38,088,016

-

Industrials

64,132,400

-

64,132,400

-

Information Technology

71,706,769

7,776,926

63,929,843

-

Materials

13,871,421

-

13,871,421

-

Telecommunication Services

41,712,922

-

41,712,922

-

Utilities

8,566,019

-

8,566,019

-

Money Market Funds

19,557,839

19,557,839

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 482,821,752

$ 27,334,765

$ 455,486,987

$ -

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

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Fidelity Japan Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $10,754,091) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $455,888,737)

$ 463,263,913

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $19,557,839)

19,557,839

 

Total Investments (cost $475,446,576)

 

$ 482,821,752

Receivable for investments sold

1,921,907

Receivable for fund shares sold

4,452,511

Dividends receivable

2,854,510

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

6,058

Prepaid expenses

1,350

Other receivables

317

Total assets

492,058,405

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 4,936,152

Payable for fund shares redeemed

421,497

Accrued management fee

237,307

Distribution and service plan fees payable

16,738

Other affiliated payables

97,331

Other payables and accrued expenses

73,572

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,341,321

Total liabilities

17,123,918

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 646,212,371

Undistributed net investment income

3,240,458

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

(181,850,831)

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

7,332,489

Net Assets

$ 474,934,487

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($21,351,919 ÷ 1,832,689 shares)

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.65)

$ 12.36

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($4,103,837 ÷ 353,279 shares)

$ 11.62

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $11.62)

$ 12.04

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($451,949 ÷ 38,806 shares)A

$ 11.65

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($13,162,073 ÷ 1,136,389 shares)A

$ 11.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($415,611,709 ÷ 35,547,288 shares)

$ 11.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($20,253,000 ÷ 1,734,880 shares)

$ 11.67

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 October 31, 2014

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 9,135,337

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

59,640

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

9,194,977

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(1,027,088)

Total income

 

8,167,889

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 3,488,428

Performance adjustment

(431,891)

Transfer agent fees

976,306

Distribution and service plan fees

212,501

Accounting and security lending fees

258,658

Custodian fees and expenses

55,226

Independent trustees' compensation

2,118

Registration fees

80,653

Audit

69,999

Legal

1,858

Interest

1,495

Miscellaneous

5,951

Total expenses before reductions

4,721,302

Expense reductions

(1,228)

4,720,074

Net investment income (loss)

3,447,815

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

(3,053,235)

Foreign currency transactions

(186,138)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

(3,239,373)

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(11,697,939)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(50,863)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(11,748,802)

Net gain (loss)

(14,988,175)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (11,540,360)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 3,447,815

$ 5,017,815

Net realized gain (loss)

(3,239,373)

22,342,026

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(11,748,802)

92,633,788

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(11,540,360)

119,993,629

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(4,561,447)

(5,641,978)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(402,380)

(3,106,863)

Total distributions

(4,963,827)

(8,748,841)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(48,052,746)

51,180,009

Redemption fees

110,748

461,366

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(64,446,185)

162,886,163

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

539,380,672

376,494,509

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $3,240,458 and undistributed net investment income of $4,547,036, respectively)

$ 474,934,487

$ 539,380,672

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .05

.08

.09

.09

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.15)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.26)

2.88

(.06)

(1.30)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

(.11)

(.13)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.09)

(.19)

(.18)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.30

$ 9.54

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.18)%

31.58%

(.64)%

(11.91)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.23%

1.26%

1.42%

1.20%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.23%

1.26%

1.38%

1.20%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.23%

1.25%

1.36%

1.16%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .41%

.75%

.94%

1.02%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 21,352

$ 20,520

$ 9,495

$ 13,208

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .01

.05

.06

.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.30)

2.78

(.13)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.29)

2.83

(.07)

(1.33)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.04)

(.08)

(.11)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.05)

(.16)

(.16)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.62

$ 11.96

$ 9.28

$ 9.51

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.42)%

31.04%

(.75)%

(12.19)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.54%

1.55%

1.70%

1.48%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.54%

1.55%

1.66%

1.48%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.54%

1.53%

1.64%

1.44%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .10%

.46%

.66%

.74%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,104

$ 5,357

$ 3,934

$ 4,643

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.04)

- K

.02

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.31)

2.80

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.80

(.12)

(1.37)

Distributions from net investment income

  -

-

(.04)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.07)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  -

(.07)

(.09)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.65

$ 12.00

$ 9.26

$ 9.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.92)%

30.52%

(1.24)%

(12.56)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.02%

2.02%

2.17%

1.95%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.02%

2.02%

2.13%

1.95%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.02%

2.01%

2.11%

1.91%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.37)%

(.02)%

.19%

.27%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 452

$ 874

$ 1,012

$ 1,458

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  (.03)

- K

.02

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(1.39)

Total from investment operations

  (.35)

2.79

(.12)

(1.36)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.01)

(.06)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.03) L

(.09)

(.11)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  - K

.01

- K

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.58

$ 11.96

$ 9.25

$ 9.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (2.90)%

30.55%

(1.27)%

(12.47)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.93%

1.97%

2.15%

1.92%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.93%

1.97%

2.11%

1.92%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.93%

1.95%

2.09%

1.88%A

Net investment income (loss)

  (.29)%

.04%

.21%

.30%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,162

$ 11,824

$ 7,015

$ 8,750

Portfolio turnover rateG

  112%

68%

52%

134% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share. LTotal distributions of $.03 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.025 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Japan

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

$ 10.03

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .09

.12

.12

.15

.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.79

(.14)

(.75)

.61

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(.60)

.71

Distributions from net investment income

  (.11)

(.15)

(.16)

(.20)

(.07)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

(.21)

(.10)

Total distributions

  (.11) H

(.23)

(.21)

(.41)

(.17)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - G

.01

- G

.01

- G

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.69

$ 12.03

$ 9.34

$ 9.57

$ 10.57

Total ReturnA

  (1.90)%

31.92%

(.19)%

(6.00)%

7.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .90%

.93%

1.09%

.86%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .90%

.93%

1.06%

.84%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

1.04%

.80%

.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  .74%

1.08%

1.26%

1.38%

.97%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 415,612

$ 480,773

$ 353,550

$ 450,417

$ 649,316

Portfolio turnover rateD

  112%

68%

52%

134% F

43%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share. HTotal distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.105 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

$ 10.83

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .09

.13

.12

.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.32)

2.78

(.14)

(1.40)

Total from investment operations

  (.23)

2.91

(.02)

(1.27)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.12)

(.15)

(.17)

-

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.01)

(.08)

(.05)

-

Total distributions

  (.12) K

(.23)

(.22)

-

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  - J

.01

- J

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.67

$ 12.02

$ 9.33

$ 9.57

Total ReturnB, C

  (1.90)%

32.04%

(.18)%

(11.63)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

.90%

1.03%

.79%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

.90%

1.01%

.79%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .89%

.88%

.99%

.75%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

1.11%

1.31%

1.43%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 20,253

$ 20,033

$ 1,488

$ 2,715

Portfolio turnover rateF

  112%

68%

52%

134% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period December 14, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2011. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share. KTotal distributions of $.12 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.115 and distributions from net realized gain of $.009 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Japan Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Japan and Institutional Class 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 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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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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 October 31, 2014 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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), expiring capital loss carryforwards, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 31,159,526

Gross unrealized depreciation

(28,373,918)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 2,785,608

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 480,036,144

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 3,215,008

Capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 2,768,518

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (3,870,588)

2017

(41,604,070)

2018

(26,887,863)

2019

(98,806,037)

Total with expiration

(171,168,558)

No expiration

 

Short-term

(3,919,546)

Long-term

(2,173,158)

Total no expiration

(6,092,704)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (177,261,262)

Due to large redemptions in a prior period, $141,955,883 of capital losses that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $18,885,324 per year.

The Fund acquired $5,487,891 of its 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 $1,371,973 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 4,963,827

$ 8,748,841

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $556,118,333 and $602,098,005, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Japan as compared to its benchmark index, the TOPIX, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .61% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 51,842

$ 8,616

Class T

.25%

.25%

23,920

90

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,060

4,547

Class C

.75%

.25%

130,679

51,684

 

 

 

$ 212,501

$ 64,937

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

$ 24,140

Class T

1,332

Class B*

3,797

Class C*

7,937

 

$ 37,206

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 56,618

.27

Class T

15,620

.33

Class B

1,818

.30

Class C

28,460

.22

Japan

843,257

.19

Institutional Class

30,533

.18

 

$ 976,306

 

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.

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

$ 42,055,500

.32%

$ 1,495

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

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 $826 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $55,872. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $1,228.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 141,802

$ 106,946

Class T

19,055

32,766

Class C

25,435

8,397

Japan

4,169,355

5,470,176

Institutional Class

205,800

23,693

Total

$ 4,561,447

$ 5,641,978

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 15,756

$ 79,705

Class T

3,988

33,186

Class B

-

6,644

Class C

9,157

55,283

Japan

357,373

2,919,891

Institutional Class

16,106

12,154

Total

$ 402,380

$ 3,106,863

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

952,008

1,327,321

$ 11,244,440

$ 15,043,376

Reinvestment of distributions

11,439

17,701

136,237

165,861

Shares redeemed

(840,548)

(655,691)

(9,766,930)

(7,373,829)

Net increase (decrease)

122,899

689,331

$ 1,613,747

$ 7,835,408

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

64,476

195,003

$ 752,702

$ 2,164,942

Reinvestment of distributions

1,875

6,834

22,328

64,034

Shares redeemed

(160,810)

(178,171)

(1,872,832)

(1,988,129)

Net increase (decrease)

(94,459)

23,666

$ (1,097,802)

$ 240,847

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

818

14,757

$ 10,000

$ 173,151

Reinvestment of distributions

-

463

-

4,366

Shares redeemed

(34,849)

(51,705)

(406,096)

(551,755)

Net increase (decrease)

(34,031)

(36,485)

$ (396,096)

$ (374,238)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

496,705

526,927

$ 5,806,151

$ 5,994,932

Reinvestment of distributions

2,168

5,172

25,821

48,618

Shares redeemed

(351,222)

(302,151)

(4,038,883)

(3,208,131)

Net increase (decrease)

147,651

229,948

$ 1,793,089

$ 2,835,419

Japan

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,922,211

14,062,957

$ 57,652,164

$ 157,503,214

Reinvestment of distributions

370,099

872,770

4,407,882

8,177,855

Shares redeemed

(9,716,469)

(12,837,219)

(112,632,153)

(141,848,609)

Net increase (decrease)

(4,424,159)

2,098,508

$ (50,572,107)

$ 23,832,460

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

916,937

1,891,907

$ 10,668,831

$ 21,220,551

Reinvestment of distributions

13,570

2,940

161,488

27,514

Shares redeemed

(862,451)

(387,518)

(10,223,896)

(4,437,952)

Net increase (decrease)

68,056

1,507,329

$ 606,423

$ 16,810,113

11. Other.

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

At the end of the period, Strategic Advisers International Fund was the owner of record of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. Mutual Funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record, in the aggregate, of approximately 43% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

Annual Report

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund


Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the fund's 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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

-3.16%

10.90%

3.40%

$10,000 Over 10 years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell/Nomura Mid-Small CapTM Index performed over the same period.

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Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund


Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from David Jenkins, who became Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Japan Smaller Companies Fund on March 1, 2014: For the year, the fund returned -3.16%, trailing the 2.08% gain of the Russell/Nomura Mid-Small CapSM Index. The period was marked by moments of extreme optimism over ultra-expansionary monetary policy by the Bank of Japan, which created a backdrop benefiting highly leveraged companies and exporters - essentially, lower-quality stocks that I began to transition out of when I assumed management. Turnover in the fund was high, and I'm purposefully reducing the number of holdings and concentrating the fund in stocks that best fit my investment criteria. Because I started deploying my investment philosophy partway through the reporting period, much of the performance discussion relates to the fund's previous manager. Positioning in financials hit the hardest, versus the benchmark, including an overweighting in the underperforming shares of AEON Financial Service, despite my having sold the fund's stake by period end. Elsewhere, Hokkaido Electric Power detracted the most. Early in the period, the stock sold off amid uncertainty surrounding the timing of nuclear restarts under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy. I closed the fund's position here too, mainly because the stock wasn't cheap. I did, however, establish a position in Wacom, a technology components company that underperformed on order delays from a large customer. Picks in retailing were strong, especially my decision to sell e-commerce website Rakuten because the stock fell on concerns about the firm's recent acquisitions. Instead I preferred Nitori Holdings, a retailer of value-priced furniture and housewares. I added the stock to the fund and it performed well during the period. Communication technology firm Fujitsu also helped, benefiting from Japan's recent trend toward increased tech-infrastructure spending, as well as efforts by management to improve the business. It was a tough call, but I sold our stake because the story here just wasn't juicy enough for me.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Actual

.98%

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,059.90

$ 5.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Japan

98.7%

 

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United States of America*

1.3%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Japan

94.8%

 

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5.2%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

98.7

94.8

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.3

5.2

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

JSR Corp. (Chemicals)

1.8

1.6

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development)

1.7

1.2

OMRON Corp. (Electronic Equipment & Components)

1.7

1.0

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financial Services)

1.6

1.6

Mitani Shoji Co. Ltd. (Trading Companies & Distributors)

1.6

0.3

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)

1.6

1.1

Lintec Corp. (Chemicals)

1.5

1.7

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd. (Commercial Services & Supplies)

1.5

1.3

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (Gas Utilities)

1.5

1.6

Kuraray Co. Ltd. (Chemicals)

1.5

1.5

 

16.0

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Industrials

22.2

19.8

Consumer Discretionary

21.4

22.5

Information Technology

15.0

14.2

Financials

10.3

11.3

Materials

9.5

10.7

Consumer Staples

8.4

6.7

Health Care

6.1

4.4

Utilities

3.5

3.6

Energy

1.8

1.6

Telecommunication Services

0.5

0.0

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 98.7%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 21.4%

Auto Components - 3.4%

Bridgestone Corp.

132,600

$ 4,431,193

Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd.

1,177,000

4,988,946

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

506,300

4,633,828

 

14,053,967

Automobiles - 1.2%

Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd.

354,300

5,028,566

Distributors - 1.5%

Central Automotive Products Ltd.

382,000

2,528,105

Chori Co. Ltd.

237,500

3,490,930

 

6,019,035

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.1%

Asante, Inc.

398,000

4,661,784

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9%

BRONCO BILLY Co. Ltd. (d)

110,200

3,038,750

Koshidaka Holdings Co. Ltd.

280,600

4,791,500

St. Marc Holdings Co. Ltd.

78,900

4,125,012

 

11,955,262

Household Durables - 1.2%

Higashi Nihon House Co. Ltd. (d)

1,159,600

4,914,817

Leisure Products - 0.6%

KAWAI Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

135,800

2,553,781

Media - 2.0%

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

242,500

6,119,844

Proto Corp.

173,400

2,387,194

 

8,507,038

Specialty Retail - 6.4%

Arc Land Sakamoto Co. Ltd.

119,500

2,664,030

Asahi Co. Ltd. (d)

360,400

4,007,227

Fuji Corp.

224,200

2,311,299

K's Denki Corp.

162,600

4,490,571

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

85,600

5,424,949

Pal Co. Ltd.

133,400

4,011,910

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

929,200

3,669,627

 

26,579,613

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%

Descente Ltd.

464,000

4,337,265

Jichodo Co. Ltd.

40,000

359,373

 

4,696,638

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

88,970,501

CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.4%

Beverages - 1.7%

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

191,200

2,478,870

Oenon Holdings, Inc.

2,156,000

4,502,065

 

6,980,935

 

Shares

Value

Food & Staples Retailing - 3.7%

Kato Sangyo

255,800

$ 5,442,991

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

130,700

2,944,112

San-A Co. Ltd.

116,600

3,930,453

Sogo Medical Co. Ltd.

66,400

3,170,585

 

15,488,141

Food Products - 2.5%

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.

202,500

4,028,353

Rokko Butter Co. Ltd.

229,100

2,497,878

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

114,000

3,937,132

 

10,463,363

Tobacco - 0.5%

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

52,900

1,804,898

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

34,737,337

ENERGY - 1.8%

Energy Equipment & Services - 0.9%

Shinko Plantech Co. Ltd.

497,100

3,800,234

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.9%

San-Ai Oil Co. Ltd.

532,000

3,682,551

TOTAL ENERGY

7,482,785

FINANCIALS - 10.3%

Banks - 2.2%

Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.

1,056,000

5,403,608

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

94,600

3,858,064

 

9,261,672

Capital Markets - 0.9%

Kyokuto Securities Co. Ltd.

210,400

3,556,047

Consumer Finance - 0.9%

ACOM Co. Ltd. (a)

1,179,700

3,932,233

Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

169,500

6,692,098

Insurance - 1.6%

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

201,400

6,458,521

Real Estate Management & Development - 3.1%

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

56,300

7,015,025

Leopalace21 Corp. (a)

920,900

5,768,016

 

12,783,041

TOTAL FINANCIALS

42,683,612

HEALTH CARE - 6.1%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.9%

Fukuda Denshi Co. Ltd.

71,600

3,664,562

Medikit Co. Ltd.

111,000

3,458,711

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

150,400

2,890,835

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

70,600

2,008,022

 

12,022,130

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.1%

A/S One Corp.

118,400

$ 3,383,503

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

131,100

5,503,506

 

8,887,009

Pharmaceuticals - 1.1%

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

281,100

4,362,812

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

25,271,951

INDUSTRIALS - 22.2%

Building Products - 2.9%

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

469,000

4,056,399

Sekisui Jushi Corp.

341,000

4,647,178

Shinko Kogyo Co. Ltd.

386,200

3,487,899

 

12,191,476

Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.5%

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

260,900

6,373,562

Asia Securities Printing Co. Ltd.

379,800

2,502,458

Moshi Moshi Hotline, Inc.

439,500

4,386,138

Nac Co. Ltd.

471,900

5,239,290

 

18,501,448

Construction & Engineering - 2.1%

Nippon Koei Co. Ltd.

882,000

3,728,998

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

300,700

5,033,204

 

8,762,202

Machinery - 4.4%

Daiwa Industries Ltd.

409,000

3,118,664

Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd.

81,000

3,923,451

Komatsu Ltd.

250,400

5,911,784

Oiles Corp.

272,780

5,354,138

 

18,308,037

Professional Services - 4.3%

en-japan, Inc.

117,800

2,076,764

Eri Holdings Co. Ltd. (e)

452,300

4,702,074

Meitec Corp.

90,900

2,850,528

TFP Consulting Group Co. Ltd.

141,000

4,113,422

Weathernews, Inc.

156,600

4,279,523

 

18,022,311

Trading Companies & Distributors - 3.0%

Mitani Shoji Co. Ltd.

256,000

6,493,774

Yamazen Co. Ltd.

768,000

5,980,627

 

12,474,401

Transportation Infrastructure - 1.0%

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

445,000

4,290,622

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

92,550,497

 

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 15.0%

Electronic Equipment & Components - 7.0%

Amano Corp.

485,000

$ 5,256,703

Kanematsu Electric Ltd.

196,300

2,540,680

Macnica, Inc.

173,400

5,025,897

OMRON Corp.

145,900

6,906,129

Ryoyo Electro Corp.

470,300

4,636,490

Siix Corp.

268,100

4,655,828

 

29,021,727

IT Services - 3.0%

CAC Corp.

377,200

4,091,154

OBIC Co. Ltd.

100,700

3,594,894

Saison Information Systems Co. Ltd.

162,100

1,830,745

TKC Corp.

156,400

3,070,327

 

12,587,120

Software - 3.1%

Broadleaf Co. Ltd.

333,900

5,277,341

Oracle Corp. Japan

79,800

3,089,321

SRA Holdings, Inc.

329,400

4,499,885

 

12,866,547

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.9%

Elecom Co. Ltd.

193,400

4,154,481

Wacom Co. Ltd. (d)

1,035,000

3,971,080

 

8,125,561

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

62,600,955

MATERIALS - 9.5%

Chemicals - 8.8%

C. Uyemura & Co. Ltd.

85,600

4,071,286

JSR Corp.

407,400

7,336,564

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

539,500

6,266,327

Lintec Corp.

308,600

6,443,110

Sakata INX Corp.

409,400

4,189,372

SK Kaken Co. Ltd.

40,000

3,061,302

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

190,500

5,372,777

 

36,740,738

Containers & Packaging - 0.7%

FP Corp.

95,600

2,755,276

TOTAL MATERIALS

39,496,014

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.5%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.5%

KDDI Corp.

32,900

2,160,525

UTILITIES - 3.5%

Electric Utilities - 2.0%

Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Inc.

253,400

3,420,975

The Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc.

165,800

5,056,372

 

8,477,347

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - continued

Gas Utilities - 1.5%

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

1,089,000

$ 6,277,339

TOTAL UTILITIES

14,754,686

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $394,781,406)


410,708,863

Money Market Funds - 1.2%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

416,449

416,449

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

4,482,080

4,482,080

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $4,898,529)


4,898,529

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 99.9%

(Cost $399,679,935)

415,607,392

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.1%

444,137

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 416,051,529

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) Affiliated company

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

$ 7,769

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

45,091

Total

$ 52,860

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

Eri Holdings Co. Ltd.

$ -

$ 5,161,585

$ -

$ 48,849

$ 4,702,074

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 88,970,501

$ -

$ 88,970,501

$ -

Consumer Staples

34,737,337

-

34,737,337

-

Energy

7,482,785

-

7,482,785

-

Financials

42,683,612

-

42,683,612

-

Health Care

25,271,951

-

25,271,951

-

Industrials

92,550,497

-

92,550,497

-

Information Technology

62,600,955

-

62,600,955

-

Materials

39,496,014

-

39,496,014

-

Telecommunication Services

2,160,525

-

2,160,525

-

Utilities

14,754,686

-

14,754,686

-

Money Market Funds

4,898,529

4,898,529

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 415,607,392

$ 4,898,529

$ 410,708,863

$ -

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:

Consumer Discretionary:

Beginning Balance

$ 10,784,013

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

-

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

(3,713,888)

Cost of Purchases

-

Proceeds of Sales

(7,070,125)

Amortization/Accretion

-

Transfers into Level 3

-

Transfers out of Level 3

-

Ending Balance

$ -

The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2014

$ -

Financials:

Beginning Balance

$ 4,925,894

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

-

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities

(2,414,314)

Cost of Purchases

-

Proceeds of Sales

(2,511,580)

Amortization/Accretion

-

Transfers into Level 3

-

Transfers out of Level 3

-

Ending Balance

$ -

The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2014

$ -

The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.

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

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Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $4,126,672) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $389,619,821)

$ 406,006,789

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $4,898,529)

4,898,529

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $5,161,585)

4,702,074

 

Total Investments (cost $399,679,935)

 

$ 415,607,392

Foreign currency held at value (cost $35,912)

35,912

Receivable for investments sold

2,465,779

Receivable for fund shares sold

972,996

Dividends receivable

2,790,855

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

2,852

Prepaid expenses

1,510

Other receivables

1,936

Total assets

421,879,232

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 395,941

Payable for fund shares redeemed

549,042

Accrued management fee

241,468

Other affiliated payables

88,274

Other payables and accrued expenses

70,898

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

4,482,080

Total liabilities

5,827,703

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 416,051,529

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 396,998,018

Undistributed net investment income

979,566

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

2,224,005

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

15,849,940

Net Assets, for 31,759,640 shares outstanding

$ 416,051,529

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($416,051,529 ÷ 31,759,640 shares)

$ 13.10

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends (including $48,849 earned from other affiliated issuers)

 

$ 9,609,400

Interest

 

5

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

52,860

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

9,662,265

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(1,049,236)

Total income

 

8,613,029

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 3,559,194

Transfer agent fees

983,762

Accounting and security lending fees

260,402

Custodian fees and expenses

139,584

Independent trustees' compensation

2,237

Registration fees

40,731

Audit

59,720

Legal

1,949

Interest

286

Miscellaneous

28,009

Total expenses before reductions

5,075,874

Expense reductions

(2,931)

5,072,943

Net investment income (loss)

3,540,086

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

83,873,186

Foreign currency transactions

4,298

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

83,877,484

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(114,733,177)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(67,169)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(114,800,346)

Net gain (loss)

(30,922,862)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (27,382,776)

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

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Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 3,540,086

$ 761,900

Net realized gain (loss)

83,877,484

33,663,636

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(114,800,346)

115,488,923

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(27,382,776)

149,914,459

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(796,313)

(1,868,698)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(14,582,161)

(3,762,650)

Total distributions

(15,378,474)

(5,631,348)

Share transactions
Proceeds from sales of shares

122,963,906

483,923,628

Reinvestment of distributions

14,883,766

5,425,956

Cost of shares redeemed

(340,912,183)

(211,148,028)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

(203,064,511)

278,201,556

Redemption fees

432,103

1,067,201

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(245,393,658)

423,551,868

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

661,445,187

237,893,319

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $979,566 and undistributed net investment income of $744,564, respectively)

$ 416,051,529

$ 661,445,187

Other Information

Shares

Sold

9,257,514

38,404,402

Issued in reinvestment of distributions

1,115,725

611,720

Redeemed

(26,335,365)

(17,382,624)

Net increase (decrease)

(15,962,126)

21,633,498

Financial Highlights

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.86

$ 9.12

$ 8.62

$ 8.23

$ 8.59

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .09

.02

.06

.08

.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (.53)

4.91

.55

.45

(.25)

Total from investment operations

  (.44)

4.93

.61

.53

(.21)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

(.07)

(.08)

(.05)

(.03)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.31)

(.15)

(.03)

(.10)

(.12)

Total distributions

  (.33)

(.22)

(.11)

(.14) G

(.15)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.03

- F

- F

- F

Net asset value, end of period

$ 13.10

$ 13.86

$ 9.12

$ 8.62

$ 8.23

Total ReturnA

  (3.16)%

55.79%

7.13%

6.44%

(2.50)%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsC, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.00%

1.01%

1.05%

1.05%

1.09%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.00%

1.01%

1.05%

1.05%

1.09%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.00%

.98%

1.02%

1.01%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  .70%

.18%

.67%

.88%

.43%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 416,052

$ 661,445

$ 237,893

$ 303,619

$ 285,603

Portfolio turnover rateD

  112%

91%

86%

133%

78%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.14 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.045 and distributions from net realized gain of $.095 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between funds. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies 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 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.

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.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

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

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

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

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

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 32,801,422

Gross unrealized depreciation

(20,511,447)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ (12,289,975)

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 403,317,417

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 979,584

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 5,861,488

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ (12,212,459)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 15,378,474

$ 5,631,348

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $561,952,200 and $777,163,942, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to account size and type of account. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the transfer agent fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .19% of average net assets.

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.

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

$ 4,645,571

.32%

$ 286

Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund for certain losses in the amount of $4,964.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

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 $878 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $45,091. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $2,931.

9. Other.

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

At the end of the period, Strategic Advisers International Fund was the owner of record of approximately 21% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. Mutual funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record, in the aggregate, of approximately 35% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Fidelity Latin America Fund


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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Latin America Fund

-8.79%

-1.69%

10.54%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Latin America Fund, a class of the fund, on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index performed over the same period.

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Fidelity Latin America Fund


Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Adam Kutas, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Latin America Fund: For the year, the fund's Retail Class shares returned -8.79%, underperforming the -5.39% return of the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index. Relative to the index, the fund was held back by positioning in industrials, and by security selection in consumer staples as well as in materials and energy. Regionally, stock selection in Peru and Brazil hurt performance, as did overweighting Chile and underweighting Mexico. Detractors included an overweighting in Peruvian mining company Compania de Minas Buenaventura, a slight overweighting in oil company index giant Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) and an investment in Chilean telecommunication services company Empresa Nacional de Telecommunications. During the period, the fund held an overweighting in telecom and consumer staples, and an underweighting in financials. Overall, I overweighted the Andean markets of Chile, Colombia and Peru due to their reasonable valuations, strong corporate governance and more-positive macroeconomic backdrops. The fund's relative performance was helped by security selection in consumer discretionary, as well as an overweighting in telecom. Stock selection in Colombia and Mexico proved positive. An underweighting in Brazilian mining company Vale and an investment in Mexican food company Gruma were the top individual contributors.

Note to shareholders: The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in any industry that represents more than 20% of the Latin American market. As of October 31, 2014, the fund did not have more than 25% of its total assets invested in any one industry.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014

Class A

1.38%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 959.80

$ 6.82

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.25

$ 7.02

Class T

1.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 958.60

$ 8.15

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,016.89

$ 8.39

Class B

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.40

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Class C

2.13%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 956.20

$ 10.50

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.47

$ 10.82

Latin America

1.07%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.30

$ 5.29

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.81

$ 5.45

Institutional Class

1.04%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 961.70

$ 5.14

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.96

$ 5.30

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Brazil

49.8%

 

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Mexico

24.1%

 

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Chile

10.1%

 

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Colombia

8.7%

 

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Peru

2.8%

 

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United States of America*

1.6%

 

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Panama

1.1%

 

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Spain

1.0%

 

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Puerto Rico

0.4%

 

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Other

0.4%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Brazil

48.1%

 

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Mexico

20.6%

 

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Chile

12.0%

 

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Colombia

9.5%

 

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Peru

3.5%

 

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United States of America*

2.2%

 

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Spain

1.2%

 

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France

0.9%

 

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Panama

0.8%

 

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Other

1.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.0

98.7

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.0

1.3

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil, Banks)

7.3

6.6

America Movil S.A.B. de CV Series L (Mexico, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

6.9

5.5

Ambev SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Beverages)

4.7

5.0

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (PN) (non-vtg.) (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

3.8

4.7

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (Mexico, Beverages)

3.2

3.1

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) (Brazil, Banks)

2.7

1.7

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O (Mexico, Banks)

2.6

2.4

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (Brazil, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.6

2.5

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar (Brazil, Food & Staples Retailing)

2.4

2.7

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA (Colombia, Diversified Financial Services)

2.3

3.2

 

38.5

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

30.9

26.9

Consumer Staples

20.7

23.5

Telecommunication Services

12.0

11.7

Materials

8.3

10.0

Energy

7.8

9.1

Industrials

6.6

6.1

Consumer Discretionary

6.2

4.9

Utilities

3.2

2.4

Information Technology

2.1

3.1

Health Care

1.2

1.0

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 69.6%

Shares

Value

Belgium - 0.1%

Euronav NV (a)

95,700

$ 1,013,379

Brazil - 21.4%

Banco Bradesco SA

292,400

4,304,755

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

1,023,500

13,655,478

Brasil Brokers Participacoes SA

1,898,400

2,428,640

BTG Pactual Participations Ltd. unit

1,366,900

17,293,803

CCR SA

2,030,900

15,121,718

Cielo SA

1,018,700

16,728,239

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP)

1,306,900

10,226,721

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA

478,500

2,379,079

Embraer SA

395,800

3,831,971

Estacio Participacoes SA

1,050,700

12,169,615

Fleury SA

1,169,400

7,753,841

Hypermarcas SA (a)

1,554,700

10,860,752

Industrias Romi SA

2,619,500

3,636,579

M. Dias Branco SA

276,300

10,744,690

MAHLE Metal Leve SA

134,000

1,265,426

Minerva SA (a)

1,466,300

7,544,826

Multiplus SA

903,600

12,672,061

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (ON)

1,442,428

8,528,016

QGEP Participacoes SA

1,987,500

7,226,835

Souza Cruz SA

1,994,500

16,114,407

Tegma Gestao Logistica SA

219,300

1,610,743

TIM Participacoes SA

2,167,695

11,783,709

Tractebel Energia SA

574,375

7,823,220

Vale SA

459,700

4,638,000

Vale SA sponsored ADR (d)

318,793

3,216,621

TOTAL BRAZIL

213,559,745

Canada - 0.3%

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.

209,500

3,160,020

Chile - 9.6%

Aguas Andinas SA

8,507,449

5,090,394

Banco de Chile

68,264,691

8,340,009

Banco de Chile sponsored ADR (d)

85,237

6,307,538

Banco Santander Chile sponsored ADR

187,809

3,979,673

CAP SA

98,863

946,674

Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA

1,725,395

18,070,741

CorpBanca SA

514,763,935

6,879,383

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA (ENTEL)

1,664,740

17,937,138

Forus SA

696,332

3,099,138

Inversiones La Construccion SA

975,921

13,907,324

LATAM Airlines Group SA (a)

351,316

4,231,031

LATAM Airlines Group SA sponsored ADR (a)(d)

199,912

2,438,926

Sociedad Matriz SAAM SA

59,433,277

4,987,718

TOTAL CHILE

96,215,687

 

Shares

Value

Colombia - 8.2%

BanColombia SA

440,537

$ 6,037,980

BanColombia SA sponsored ADR

47,300

2,675,761

Bolsa de Valores de Colombia

640,899,506

6,852,874

Cemex Latam Holdings SA (a)

707,206

6,310,718

Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota

40,499,952

10,629,392

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

4,245,295

2,847,391

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA ADR

41,646

561,388

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

1,104,572

22,966,508

Inversiones Argos SA

2,067,348

22,487,119

TOTAL COLOMBIA

81,369,131

Mexico - 24.1%

America Movil S.A.B. de CV:

Series L

7,064,800

8,619,672

Series L sponsored ADR

2,461,173

60,077,233

CEMEX S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR (d)

193,091

2,375,019

Consorcio ARA S.A.B. de CV (a)

25,539,905

11,758,835

Corporativo GBM S.A.B. de CV

106,754

124,858

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV sponsored ADR

328,505

31,615,321

Gruma S.A.B. de CV Series B

241,109

2,655,086

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SA de CV:

Series B

43,100

293,238

sponsored ADR

117,200

7,987,180

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de CV Series O

8,655,119

25,991,869

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico S.A.B. de CV (d)

7,938,455

21,151,528

Grupo Televisa SA de CV (CPO) sponsored ADR

250,600

9,056,684

Industrias Penoles SA de CV

506,693

11,371,596

Infraestructura Energetica Nova S.A.B. de CV (d)

864,400

5,290,548

Medica Sur SA de CV

833,634

3,522,419

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de CV unit

2,169,729

9,939,707

Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de CV

2,837,000

7,337,805

Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV Series V

9,085,448

21,002,877

TOTAL MEXICO

240,171,475

Panama - 1.1%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA Series E

334,270

11,244,843

Peru - 2.8%

Alicorp SA Class C

3,942,578

10,453,294

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA sponsored ADR

1,856,336

17,078,291

TOTAL PERU

27,531,585

Puerto Rico - 0.4%

EVERTEC, Inc.

158,874

3,606,440

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Spain - 1.0%

Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA (Reg.)

1,726,154

$ 10,123,448

United States of America - 0.6%

BPZ Energy, Inc. (a)(d)

3,096,150

3,839,226

First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (a)

34,366

2,030,343

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

5,869,569

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $613,015,083)


693,865,322

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 29.4%

 

 

 

 

Brazil - 28.4%

Ambev SA sponsored ADR

7,028,847

46,952,698

Banco Bradesco SA:

(PN)

1,521,817

22,920,300

(PN) sponsored ADR

297,000

4,449,060

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar:

(PN)

333,025

13,963,960

sponsored ADR (d)

239,770

10,022,386

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP) sponsored ADR (d)

471,400

3,658,064

Embraer SA sponsored ADR

278,234

10,750,962

Itau Unibanco Holding SA

4,442,105

65,881,339

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR

436,477

6,442,401

Itausa-Investimentos Itau SA (PN)

4,826,393

19,263,500

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras:

(PN) (non-vtg.)

6,080,071

37,492,831

sponsored ADR (d)

1,448,986

16,953,136

Telefonica Brasil SA

201,513

4,115,813

Telefonica Brasil SA sponsored ADR

114,900

2,348,556

TIM Participacoes SA sponsored ADR

143,700

3,954,624

Vale SA (PN-A)

1,595,700

13,877,612

TOTAL BRAZIL

283,047,242

 

Shares

Value

Chile - 0.5%

Embotelladora Andina SA:

Class A

1,336,888

$ 3,426,905

Class B

354,699

1,113,928

TOTAL CHILE

4,540,833

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

2,897,449

1,964,492

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

163,024

3,286,627

TOTAL COLOMBIA

5,251,119

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $181,362,842)


292,839,194

Money Market Funds - 3.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

8,233,635

8,233,635

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

28,434,052

28,434,052

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $36,667,687)


36,667,687

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.7%

(Cost $831,045,612)

1,023,372,203

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.7)%

(27,324,122)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 996,048,081

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.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 12,330

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

174,919

Total

$ 187,249

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Latin America Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $27,489,362) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $794,377,925)

$ 986,704,516

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $36,667,687)

36,667,687

 

Total Investments (cost $831,045,612)

 

$ 1,023,372,203

Foreign currency held at value (cost $1,344,098)

1,344,098

Receivable for investments sold

964,913

Receivable for fund shares sold

422,682

Dividends receivable

1,159,210

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,472

Prepaid expenses

79

Other receivables

4,415

Total assets

1,027,280,072

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 22,620

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,547,798

Accrued management fee

587,631

Distribution and service plan fees payable

23,070

Other affiliated payables

267,917

Other payables and accrued expenses

348,903

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

28,434,052

Total liabilities

31,231,991

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 727,686,451

Undistributed net investment income

11,771,382

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

64,331,509

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

192,258,739

Net Assets

$ 996,048,081

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($34,898,337 ÷ 1,151,255 shares)

$ 30.31

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $30.31)

$ 32.16

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($9,760,619 ÷ 321,820 shares)

$ 30.33

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $30.33)

$ 31.43

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($2,210,561 ÷ 72,574 shares)A

$ 30.46

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($11,349,398 ÷ 373,654 shares)A

$ 30.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($933,298,327 ÷ 30,758,236 shares)

$ 30.34

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,530,839 ÷ 149,305 shares)

$ 30.35

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


Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 37,028,730

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

187,249

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

37,215,979

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,986,494)

Total income

 

33,229,485

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 8,039,637

Transfer agent fees

2,880,227

Distribution and service plan fees

312,495

Accounting and security lending fees

537,938

Custodian fees and expenses

719,560

Independent trustees' compensation

4,848

Registration fees

88,674

Audit

74,460

Legal

4,842

Interest

1,595

Miscellaneous

12,416

Total expenses before reductions

12,676,692

Expense reductions

(25,956)

12,650,736

Net investment income (loss)

20,578,749

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

)Unaffiliated issuers

81,822,240

Foreign currency transactions

(1,063,785)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

80,758,455

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $88,210)

(221,938,821)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

251,212

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(221,687,609)

Net gain (loss)

(140,929,154)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (120,350,405)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 20,578,749

$ 36,522,207

Net realized gain (loss)

80,758,455

270,423,636

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(221,687,609)

(468,204,656)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(120,350,405)

(161,258,813)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(23,599,176)

(45,716,095)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(209,492,273)

(164,648,488)

Total distributions

(233,091,449)

(210,364,583)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(61,704,730)

(626,013,705)

Redemption fees

197,877

218,753

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(414,948,707)

(997,418,348)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,410,996,788

2,408,415,136

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $11,771,382 and undistributed net investment income of $18,836,319, respectively)

$ 996,048,081

$ 1,410,996,788

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .49

.72

.92

1.15

.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.73)

(3.66)

(5.87)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.59)

(4.01)

(2.74)

(4.72)

2.81

Distributions from net investment income

  (.57)

(.79)

(.70)

(.19)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.82)

(4.24)

(.70)

(.39)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.31

$ 40.71

$ 48.95

$ 52.38

$ 57.48

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.06)%

(8.93)%

(5.23)%

(8.26)%

5.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.38%

1.37%

1.35%

1.34%

1.37%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.38%

1.35%

1.35%

1.34%

1.34%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.52%

1.66%

1.80%

2.05%

.39%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 34,898

$ 48,464

$ 69,654

$ 91,407

$ 115,626

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

.61

.78

.99

.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.65)

(5.85)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.68)

(4.13)

(2.87)

(4.86)

2.80

Distributions from net investment income

  (.43)

(.63)

(.53)

(.15)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.68)

(4.08)

(.53)

(.35)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.33

$ 40.68

$ 48.88

$ 52.27

$ 57.47

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.30)%

(9.17)%

(5.49)%

(8.50)%

5.12%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.65%

1.63%

1.61%

1.61%

1.63%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.65%

1.61%

1.61%

1.61%

1.60%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.25%

1.40%

1.54%

1.78%

.13%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 9,761

$ 12,705

$ 19,334

$ 26,020

$ 36,820

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.53

.72

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.08)

(4.74)

(3.63)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.83)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.12)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.10)

(.31)

(.25)

(.07)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.35)

(3.76)

(.25)

(.27)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.46

$ 40.63

$ 48.72

$ 52.06

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.73)%

(9.60)%

(5.95)%

(8.94)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.14%

2.12%

2.10%

2.10%

2.12%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%

2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .76%

.91%

1.05%

1.29%

(.36)%A

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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,211

$ 4,764

$ 9,492

$ 14,114

$ 20,392

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .25

.40

.54

.73

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.64)

(5.84)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.82)

(4.34)

(3.10)

(5.11)

2.77

Distributions from net investment income

  (.16)

(.36)

(.23)

(.09)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.41)

(3.81)

(.23)

(.29)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- K

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.37

$ 40.59

$ 48.73

$ 52.05

$ 57.44

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (9.74)%

(9.62)%

(5.94)%

(8.93)%

5.06%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.13%

2.12%

2.10%

2.08%

2.09%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.13%

2.10%

2.10%

2.08%

2.07%A

Net investment income (loss)

  .77%

.91%

1.06%

1.31%

(.34)%A

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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 11,349

$ 15,185

$ 27,405

$ 35,203

$ 48,329

Portfolio turnover rateG

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Latin America

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

$ 47.29

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .59

.87

1.09

1.34

1.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.10)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

11.00

Total from investment operations

  (3.51)

(3.87)

(2.58)

(4.54)

12.07

Distributions from net investment income

  (.71)

(.98)

(.82)

(.29)

(1.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

(.39)

Total distributions

  (6.96)

(4.43)

(.82)

(.49)

(1.88)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .01

.01

.01

.01

.02

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.34

$ 40.80

$ 49.09

$ 52.48

$ 57.50

Total ReturnA

  (8.79)%

(8.63)%

(4.91)%

(7.96)%

25.91%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.08%

1.04%

1.02%

1.00%

1.03%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.07%

1.03%

1.02%

1.00%

1.01%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.83%

1.99%

2.14%

2.39%

2.10%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 933,298

$ 1,324,748

$ 2,274,601

$ 2,884,301

$ 4,283,462

Portfolio turnover rateD

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% F

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

$ 55.47

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .60

.87

1.08

1.32

.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (4.07)

(4.74)

(3.67)

(5.88)

2.79

Total from investment operations

  (3.47)

(3.87)

(2.59)

(4.56)

2.82

Distributions from net investment income

  (.73)

(.97)

(.86)

(.23)

(.80)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (6.25)

(3.45)

-

(.20)

-

Total distributions

  (6.98)

(4.42)

(.86)

(.43)

(.80)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D

  .01

.01

.01

.01

- J

Net asset value, end of period

$ 30.35

$ 40.79

$ 49.07

$ 52.51

$ 57.49

Total ReturnB, C

  (8.69)%

(8.63)%

(4.93)%

(7.98)%

5.15%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.04%

1.03%

1.04%

1.04%

1.08%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.04%

1.01%

1.04%

1.04%

1.06%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.86%

2.00%

2.12%

2.35%

.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,531

$ 5,131

$ 7,928

$ 9,603

$ 12,868

Portfolio turnover rateF

  30%

23%

23%

11%

56% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period September 28, 2010 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2010. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Latin America Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Latin America and Institutional Class 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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.

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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

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), deferred trustees compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 297,013,645

Gross unrealized depreciation

(105,766,232)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 191,247,413

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 832,124,790

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 11,771,951

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 65,410,687

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 191,243,728

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 23,599,177

$ 45,716,095

Long-term Capital Gains

209,492,272

164,648,488

Total

$ 233,091,449

$ 210,364,583

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $341,420,588 and $614,779,349, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

- %

.25%

$ 99,925

$ 16,564

Class T

.25%

.25%

53,486

335

Class B

.75%

.25%

31,109

23,332

Class C

.75%

.25%

127,975

20,437

 

 

 

$ 312,495

$ 60,668

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

$ 26,269

Class T

2,866

Class B*

5,807

Class C*

1,474

 

$ 36,416

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 121,566

.30

Class T

34,129

.32

Class B

9,423

.30

Class C

38,852

.30

Latin America

2,667,507

.25

Institutional Class

8,750

.21

 

$ 2,880,227

 

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 $9,913 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

$ 6,355,471

.30%

$ 915

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,921 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

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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. 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 $174,919. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Bank Borrowings.

The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $6,039,286. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $680 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.

9. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $20,041 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $5,915.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Class A

$ 667,095

$ 1,098,761

Class T

136,327

245,683

Class B

12,098

57,649

Class C

60,991

192,218

Latin America

22,631,305

43,971,155

Institutional Class

91,360

150,629

Total

$ 23,599,176

$ 45,716,095

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 7,249,224

$ 4,828,947

Class T

1,918,455

1,341,152

Class B

684,975

641,573

Class C

2,282,110

1,868,040

Latin America

196,577,505

155,430,816

Institutional Class

780,004

537,960

Total

$ 209,492,273

$ 164,648,488

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11. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Shares

Dollars

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

256,161

232,318

$ 8,113,294

$ 10,075,611

Reinvestment of distributions

229,379

119,230

7,071,806

5,315,278

Shares redeemed

(524,684)

(584,100)

(16,539,013)

(25,288,174)

Net increase (decrease)

(39,144)

(232,552)

$ (1,353,913)

$ (9,897,285)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

47,965

46,221

$ 1,548,211

$ 2,015,673

Reinvestment of distributions

65,609

34,933

2,028,652

1,559,775

Shares redeemed

(104,082)

(164,385)

(3,252,264)

(7,142,972)

Net increase (decrease)

9,492

(83,231)

$ 324,599

$ (3,567,524)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,044

1,849

$ 32,892

$ 84,642

Reinvestment of distributions

18,939

13,236

590,702

592,836

Shares redeemed

(64,672)

(92,657)

(2,061,800)

(4,084,874)

Net increase (decrease)

(44,689)

(77,572)

$ (1,438,206)

$ (3,407,396)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

91,764

46,994

$ 2,901,440

$ 2,021,869

Reinvestment of distributions

69,412

42,623

2,158,720

1,907,392

Shares redeemed

(161,581)

(277,980)

(5,151,621)

(12,111,471)

Net increase (decrease)

(405)

(188,363)

$ (91,461)

$ (8,182,210)

Latin America

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,529,614

3,510,227

$ 143,961,705

$ 154,033,223

Reinvestment of distributions

6,820,938

4,304,957

209,950,213

191,785,822

Shares redeemed

(13,065,128)

(21,678,292)

(413,931,096)

(945,202,869)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,714,576)

(13,863,108)

$ (60,019,178)

$ (599,383,824)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

125,962

62,065

$ 4,086,454

$ 2,723,553

Reinvestment of distributions

21,472

11,511

660,492

512,716

Shares redeemed

(123,906)

(109,367)

(3,873,517)

(4,811,735)

Net increase (decrease)

23,528

(35,791)

$ 873,429

$ (1,575,466)

12. Other.

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

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the fund's 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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Nordic Fund

4.88%

13.25%

10.09%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Nordic Fund on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the FTSE® Capped Nordic Index performed over the same period. Returns shown for the FTSE® Capped Nordic Index for periods prior to October 1, 2009 (its inception date) are returns of the uncapped FTSE Nordic Index.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Stefan Lindblad, who became Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Nordic Fund on October 1, 2014: For the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, the fund gained 4.88% versus the 4.73% result of the FTSE® Capped Nordic Index. Stock selection drove relative results. In particular, stock picks in the capital goods group provided the fund with an edge. Denmark-based wind-power company Vestas Wind Systems, which was among the fund's largest holdings at period end, led the way. In the wake of its recent corporate restructuring, the new management team focused on cash flow, propelling the company to greater efficiency, productivity and profitability. The stock rose solidly during the period. The fund's holdings in the consumer services segment of consumer discretionary also helped. The return of our out-of-index position in Kambi Group was the primary contributor. This Malta-based sports-betting company was the result of a May spinoff from Swedish gambling operator Unibet Group, also a fund holding. We acquired Kambi at an attractive price point, and I continued to hold it at period end, believing in its longer-term growth potential. Stock selection in health care also helped relative performance. Out-of-index positions in Swedish company Vitrolife, which supplies products and systems in support of fertility treatments, and Denmark-based diagnostics company Ambu were especially beneficial. Both companies executed well, and their products have been gaining traction with consumers and taking market share. I continued to hold both names at period end, having conviction in their steady growth prospects. On the downside, the fund's continued underweighting of Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, an index heavyweight, dragged on relative results this period. As mentioned in previous reports, Novo Nordisk represents a huge portion of the index, roughly 11% of the FTSE index at period end. Novo Nordisk was the fund's largest holding, on average, as well - about 6% of assets at period end. But while I think this large-cap stock is a solid company, I have chosen to allocate assets to other areas where I believe the fund can garner stronger growth over time. Given the size of the fund, I do not anticipate increasing our stake to match that of the index. Elsewhere, the fund's position in Swedish mobile search and directory-assistance provider Eniro detracted from performance. A management shake-up over the summer was followed by a September announcement regarding possible "accounting inaccuracies." Eniro fell 84% from early June to period end. Most of the fund's position was sold in July, and I liquidated the stock completely by period end. Lastly, I'll mention high-end audio/video equipment designer Bang & Olufsen, based in Denmark. The company is taking longer than I expected to implement its corporate restructuring, and the stock has suffered.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Actual

.99%

$ 1,000.00

$ 916.10

$ 4.78

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.21

$ 5.04

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Sweden

37.0%

 

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Denmark

27.2%

 

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Finland

18.6%

 

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Norway

6.1%

 

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Malta

4.9%

 

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United Kingdom

3.6%

 

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Bermuda

1.5%

 

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United States of America*

1.1%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Sweden

37.9%

 

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Denmark

35.5%

 

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Finland

15.4%

 

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United Kingdom

3.0%

 

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Malta

2.5%

 

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Bermuda

2.4%

 

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Norway

2.2%

 

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United States of America*

0.7%

 

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Marshall Islands

0.4%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

98.9

99.3

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.1

0.7

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

6.4

7.5

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (A Shares) (Sweden, Banks)

5.5

4.1

Nordea Bank AB (Sweden, Banks)

5.3

4.8

Sampo Oyj (A Shares) (Finland, Insurance)

5.2

0.0

Kesko Oyj (Finland, Food & Staples Retailing)

5.1

2.6

Carlsberg A/S Series B (Denmark, Beverages)

4.7

0.0

Statoil ASA (Norway, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

4.4

2.2

Nokia Corp. (Finland, Communications Equipment)

4.3

2.3

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Denmark, Electrical Equipment)

4.2

8.2

Getinge AB (B Shares) (Sweden, Health Care Equipment & Supplies)

3.6

0.0

 

48.7

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Industrials

22.6

28.2

Health Care

22.3

16.8

Financials

21.6

17.9

Consumer Staples

11.5

8.8

Consumer Discretionary

10.7

13.7

Information Technology

5.8

5.2

Energy

4.4

2.6

Materials

0.0

6.1

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 98.9%

Shares

Value

Bermuda - 1.5%

Vostok Nafta Investment Ltd. SDR (a)

1,149,400

$ 7,362,610

Denmark - 27.2%

Ambu A/S Series B (d)

144,900

10,246,317

Bang & Olufsen A/S Series B (a)(d)

1,140,000

8,829,026

Carlsberg A/S Series B

259,800

22,876,572

ISS Holdings A/S (a)

417,300

11,634,798

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

693,705

31,357,355

Solar Holding A/S

97,802

4,528,252

Topdanmark A/S (a)

431,700

13,737,065

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (a)

603,900

20,213,035

William Demant Holding A/S (a)

123,700

9,374,084

TOTAL DENMARK

132,796,504

Finland - 18.6%

Kesko Oyj

650,100

24,619,412

Nokia Corp.

2,511,000

20,981,658

Sampo Oyj (A Shares)

528,700

25,289,167

Vaisala Oyj

256,300

7,226,603

Valmet Corp.

1,173,785

12,399,929

TOTAL FINLAND

90,516,769

Malta - 4.9%

Kambi Group PLC (a)(d)(e)

1,505,044

14,369,373

Unibet Group PLC unit

162,461

9,361,559

TOTAL MALTA

23,730,932

Norway - 6.1%

Statoil ASA

941,500

21,546,635

Zalaris ASA (A Shares) (e)

1,823,800

8,355,202

TOTAL NORWAY

29,901,837

Sweden - 37.0%

AF AB (B Shares)

227,300

3,439,905

CDON Group AB (a)(d)

950,958

2,575,674

DIBS Payment Services AB

1

11

East Capital Explorer AB (a)(d)

1,005,000

6,628,183

Elekta AB (B Shares) (d)

1,189,800

12,181,345

Getinge AB (B Shares)

763,200

17,725,642

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (B Shares)

430,857

17,137,071

Intrum Justitia AB

506,287

15,042,946

 

Shares

Value

Meda AB (A Shares) (d)

1,219,000

$ 16,013,082

Nordea Bank AB

2,016,995

25,867,490

Scandi Standard

1,114,242

8,148,408

SKF AB (B Shares)

482,500

9,657,645

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (A Shares)

558,600

26,635,843

Systemair AB

559,000

7,399,938

Vitrolife AB

597,900

12,125,366

TOTAL SWEDEN

180,578,549

United Kingdom - 3.6%

G4S PLC (United Kingdom)

4,237,700

17,320,469

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $477,698,842)


482,207,670

Money Market Funds - 6.0%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

6,392,349

6,392,349

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

22,638,295

22,638,295

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $29,030,644)


29,030,644

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 104.9%

(Cost $506,729,486)

511,238,314

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (4.9)%

(23,656,666)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 487,581,648

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) Affiliated company

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

$ 35,694

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

851,664

Total

$ 887,358

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

DIBS Payment Services AB

$ 6,652,726

$ -

$ 7,533,692

$ 247,726

$ -

Kambi Group PLC

-

7,532,593

377,553

-

14,369,373

Zalaris ASA (A Shares)

-

7,020,364

-

-

8,355,202

Total

$ 6,652,726

$ 14,552,957

$ 7,911,245

$ 247,726

$ 22,724,575

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 52,272,703

$ 52,272,703

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

55,644,392

55,644,392

-

-

Energy

21,546,635

-

21,546,635

-

Financials

105,520,358

105,520,358

-

-

Health Care

109,023,191

77,665,836

31,357,355

-

Industrials

109,992,119

109,992,119

-

-

Information Technology

28,208,272

7,226,614

20,981,658

-

Money Market Funds

29,030,644

29,030,644

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 511,238,314

$ 437,352,666

$ 73,885,648

$ -

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

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Fidelity Nordic Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $21,447,198) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $462,529,610)

$ 459,483,095

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $29,030,644)

29,030,644

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $15,169,232)

22,724,575

 

Total Investments (cost $506,729,486)

 

$ 511,238,314

Receivable for fund shares sold

171,837

Dividends receivable

11,936

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

17,509

Prepaid expenses

2,159

Other receivables

7,471

Total assets

511,449,226

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

$ 754,255

Accrued management fee

284,669

Other affiliated payables

112,566

Other payables and accrued expenses

77,793

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

22,638,295

Total liabilities

23,867,578

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 487,581,648

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 510,253,725

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

(27,179,817)

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

4,507,740

Net Assets, for 11,244,026 shares outstanding

$ 487,581,648

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($487,581,648 ÷ 11,244,026 shares)

$ 43.36

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends (including $247,726 earned from other affiliated issuers)

 

$ 15,421,440

Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $851,664 from security lending)

 

887,358

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

16,308,798

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,156,795)

Total income

 

14,152,003

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 3,887,476

Transfer agent fees

1,098,468

Accounting and security lending fees

285,555

Custodian fees and expenses

95,448

Independent trustees' compensation

2,258

Registration fees

49,812

Audit

68,434

Legal

1,648

Interest

218

Miscellaneous

3,024

Total expenses before reductions

5,492,341

Expense reductions

(26,644)

5,465,697

Net investment income (loss)

8,686,306

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

97,264,738

Other affiliated issuers

722,864

 

Foreign currency transactions

(238,183)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

97,749,419

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(88,827,363)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

1,988

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(88,825,375)

Net gain (loss)

8,924,044

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 17,610,350

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
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 8,686,306

$ 8,402,112

Net realized gain (loss)

97,749,419

30,455,937

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(88,825,375)

89,425,745

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

17,610,350

128,283,794

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(8,604,710)

(5,930,609)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(18,652,188)

-

Total distributions

(27,256,898)

(5,930,609)

Share transactions
Proceeds from sales of shares

233,249,793

102,329,656

Reinvestment of distributions

26,169,902

5,720,237

Cost of shares redeemed

(201,622,510)

(88,249,829)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

57,797,185

19,800,064

Redemption fees

284,341

42,742

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

48,434,978

142,195,991

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

439,146,670

296,950,679

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $8,385,928, respectively)

$ 487,581,648

$ 439,146,670

Other Information

Shares

Sold

5,097,695

2,653,497

Issued in reinvestment of distributions

618,820

185,181

Redeemed

(4,474,614)

(2,539,813)

Net increase (decrease)

1,241,901

298,865

Financial Highlights

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 43.91

$ 30.60

$ 29.60

$ 32.27

$ 26.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .71

.90

.70E

.47

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.35

13.04

.91

(2.86)

5.94

Total from investment operations

  2.06

13.94

1.61

(2.39)

6.27

Distributions from net investment income

  (.83)

(.63)

(.61)

(.29)

(.34)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.80)

-

-

-

-

Total distributions

  (2.63)

(.63)

(.61)

(.29)

(.34)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  .02

- G

- G

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 43.36

$ 43.91

$ 30.60

$ 29.60

$ 32.27

Total ReturnA

  4.88%

46.42%

5.69%

(7.49)%

24.05%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsC, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .99%

1.04%

1.08%

1.05%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .99%

1.04%

1.08%

1.05%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .98%

1.02%

1.04%

.99%

1.10%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.56%

2.50%

2.40% E

1.40%

1.16%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 487,582

$ 439,147

$ 296,951

$ 360,900

$ 457,775

Portfolio turnover rateD

  103%

61%

193%

265%

80%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EInvestment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.17 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.83%. FExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. GAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Nordic Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between funds. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies 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 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.

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

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

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

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 50,364,813

Gross unrealized depreciation

(48,949,220)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 1,415,593

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 509,822,721

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Capital loss carryforward

$ (24,086,581)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 1,414,505

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2017

$ (24,086,581)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 27,256,898

$ 5,930,609

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $586,329,920 and $537,811,962, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to account size and type of account. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the transfer agent fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .20% of average net assets.

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 $238 for the period.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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

$ 6,163,000

.32%

$ 218

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 $873 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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. The value of securities loaned to FCM at period end was $140,536. 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, and includes $1,269 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $21,471 for the period.

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 $176.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $4,997.

9. Other.

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

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Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund


Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the fund's 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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

5.68%

13.41%

10.34%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI AC (All Country) Pacific Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from John Dance, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Pacific Basin Fund: For the year, the fund returned 5.68%, handily outpacing the 1.11% gain of the MSCI AC (All Country) Pacific Index. Versus the index, eight of 10 market sectors lifted performance, led by industrials, materials and health care. Only financials and telecommunication services detracted from relative performance. Among countries, out-of-benchmark exposure to India as well as stock picking in index components China and Australia were noteworthy positives, partially offset by unrewarding non-benchmark exposure to Italy and the United States. At the stock level, Hong Kong-based PAX Global Technology was the fund's top relative contributor. A maker of point-of-sale electronic payment devices, the company began the period with a reasonable stock valuation. Our position here, which I began buying in April 2014, more than doubled in value, as PAX took market share in China and other emerging markets. Other contributors included South Korea's KEPCO Plant Service and Engineering, Japan's Harmonic Drive Systems and Britannia Industries, an India-based maker of bakery and dairy products. Conversely, a sizable overweighting in Japanese consumer finance firm ORIX worked against our relative performance. Against the backdrop of a hike in Japan's sales tax at the beginning of April from 5% to 8% and the subsequent significant slowdown in Japan's economy, stocks in the financials sector - particularly those of consumer finance firms - struggled during the period. Another noteworthy detractor was Hong Kong-listed Prada. Although this retailer of luxury leather goods and apparel is headquartered in Italy, a significant portion of its sales comes from Asia, where it has a subsidiary. Most stocks I've mentioned in the report were non-index holdings.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Actual

1.16%

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,053.20

$ 6.00

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.36

$ 5.90

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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Japan

33.6%

 

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Australia

15.6%

 

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Cayman Islands

8.6%

 

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Korea (South)

7.0%

 

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Hong Kong

6.0%

 

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India

5.4%

 

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Taiwan

5.1%

 

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Bermuda

3.6%

 

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Singapore

2.7%

 

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Other*

12.4%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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Japan

33.3%

 

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Australia

14.5%

 

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Cayman Islands

8.6%

 

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Korea (South)

7.6%

 

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Singapore

5.1%

 

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Taiwan

5.0%

 

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Hong Kong

4.6%

 

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Bermuda

4.3%

 

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India

3.9%

 

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Other*

13.1%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

98.7

98.0

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

1.3

2.0

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea (South), Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals)

2.6

2.9

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

2.5

2.3

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia, Banks)

2.4

2.5

SoftBank Corp. (Japan, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

1.9

2.6

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Internet Software & Services)

1.8

1.9

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Australia, Banks)

1.7

1.9

AIA Group Ltd. (Hong Kong, Insurance)

1.7

1.5

Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Japan, Pharmaceuticals)

1.7

1.2

CSL Ltd. (Australia, Biotechnology)

1.6

1.3

Woolworths Ltd. (Australia, Food & Staples Retailing)

1.6

1.7

 

19.5

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.6

22.6

Information Technology

14.4

12.6

Consumer Discretionary

14.0

16.7

Industrials

11.6

13.3

Consumer Staples

10.6

10.4

Health Care

10.6

9.3

Materials

5.5

4.5

Telecommunication Services

4.1

4.2

Energy

2.4

2.2

Utilities

1.9

2.2

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 98.7%

Shares

Value

Australia - 15.6%

Amcor Ltd.

940,139

$ 9,765,078

Ansell Ltd.

335,997

5,893,602

ARB Corp. Ltd. (d)

289,695

3,360,482

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

409,926

12,129,948

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

238,278

16,943,829

CSL Ltd.

154,889

10,935,617

DuluxGroup Ltd.

1,359,961

6,427,007

Invocare Ltd.

319,066

3,404,494

Magellan Financial Group Ltd. (d)

251,802

2,989,160

Slater & Gordon Ltd.

957,128

5,171,334

Sydney Airport unit

1,171,376

4,553,999

Transurban Group unit

1,075,625

7,703,526

Woodside Petroleum Ltd.

239,648

8,512,388

Woolworths Ltd.

341,094

10,824,821

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

108,615,285

Bermuda - 3.6%

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.

2,230,000

3,856,262

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

1,123,000

8,202,756

China Animal Healthcare Ltd.

1,495,000

1,234,130

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

790,000

5,509,397

PAX Global Technology Ltd. (a)

5,810,000

6,240,242

TOTAL BERMUDA

25,042,787

Cayman Islands - 8.6%

21Vianet Group, Inc. ADR (a)(d)

137,800

2,882,776

Airtac International Group

398,590

2,909,785

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR

45,100

4,446,860

AMVIG Holdings Ltd.

9,408,000

4,405,171

China High Precision Automation Group Ltd. (a)

1,875,000

72,532

China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Ltd. (a)

2,572,200

3

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

746,000

4,840,348

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

5,678,000

3,737,963

International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd.

10,816,000

2,971,081

Sands China Ltd.

911,600

5,685,750

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

3,744,000

3,769,415

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

774,900

12,454,404

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

4,227,000

5,772,263

WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

166,700

6,284,590

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

60,232,941

China - 2.3%

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares)

14,414,000

9,570,319

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

778,000

5,751,120

Weifu High-Technology Co. Ltd. (B Shares)

168,200

637,828

TOTAL CHINA

15,959,267

 

Shares

Value

Hong Kong - 6.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,148,000

$ 11,986,752

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

703,000

4,807,043

Goldpac Group Ltd.

2,575,000

2,498,821

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.

274,600

6,086,381

Lenovo Group Ltd.

4,242,000

6,252,729

Magnificent Estates Ltd. (a)

83,418,000

3,979,210

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

2,025,000

6,339,470

TOTAL HONG KONG

41,950,406

India - 5.4%

Asian Paints India Ltd.

433,057

4,626,632

Bharti Infratel Ltd.

1,390,640

6,664,557

Britannia Industries Ltd. (a)

151,703

3,779,963

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

229,506

4,133,228

Lupin Ltd.

197,296

4,568,071

Page Industries Ltd.

21,168

3,114,105

Petronet LNG Ltd. (a)

1,733,739

5,628,889

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

387,055

5,326,589

TOTAL INDIA

37,842,034

Indonesia - 2.2%

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

9,814,800

10,595,478

PT Gudang Garam Tbk

955,200

4,571,073

TOTAL INDONESIA

15,166,551

Israel - 0.7%

Sarine Technologies Ltd.

2,050,000

4,754,147

Italy - 0.5%

Prada SpA (d)

627,600

3,871,702

Japan - 33.6%

ACOM Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

813,800

2,712,597

Asahi Group Holdings

217,200

6,737,296

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

760,500

11,803,338

Broadleaf Co. Ltd.

157,200

2,484,570

Calbee, Inc.

164,700

5,768,511

Century Tokyo Leasing Corp.

116,600

3,053,399

Chiyoda Corp.

418,000

4,306,166

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

70,600

2,544,198

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

43,900

5,469,975

East Japan Railway Co.

93,800

7,326,084

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

205,300

6,833,030

Hamakyorex Co. Ltd.

81,100

2,604,431

Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc. (d)

436,800

5,639,043

Hitachi Capital Corp.

134,900

3,334,405

Hoya Corp.

209,400

7,410,005

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

111,000

2,753,475

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

290,600

9,914,997

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

175,000

2,675,145

KDDI Corp.

130,700

8,582,998

Keyence Corp.

18,600

9,013,238

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

177,200

7,438,759

Misumi Group, Inc.

126,500

3,991,566

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Japan - continued

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

102,800

$ 3,314,430

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

223,000

7,173,116

Nakanishi, Inc.

123,200

4,213,420

Nihon M&A Center, Inc.

154,800

4,448,840

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

120,200

2,869,142

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

214,000

4,558,867

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

162,000

10,266,842

Obara Group, Inc.

68,700

2,502,573

ORIX Corp.

636,800

8,838,939

Pigeon Corp.

82,700

5,155,301

Rakuten, Inc.

534,600

6,028,403

Seven Bank Ltd.

2,058,500

8,597,122

Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

116,600

2,729,161

SK Kaken Co. Ltd.

51,000

3,903,160

SoftBank Corp.

181,300

13,198,534

Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.

253,700

4,050,246

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

223,600

9,119,059

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

94,100

4,545,743

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

244,000

4,084,143

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

572,200

2,259,751

TOTAL JAPAN

234,254,018

Korea (South) - 7.0%

Hyundai Motor Co.

36,130

5,716,533

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. Ltd.

84,765

6,918,819

LG Household & Health Care Ltd.

7,934

4,600,405

Medy-Tox, Inc.

16,881

3,921,557

NAVER Corp.

9,923

6,963,541

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

15,846

18,346,610

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

21,447

2,515,086

TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH)

48,982,551

Malaysia - 2.0%

Bursa Malaysia Bhd

1,145,100

2,817,045

JobStreet Corp. Bhd

9,065,000

7,188,208

Tune Insurance Holdings Bhd

5,540,300

3,655,073

TOTAL MALAYSIA

13,660,326

New Zealand - 0.6%

EBOS Group Ltd.

566,591

4,226,664

Singapore - 2.7%

Ezion Holdings Ltd.

2,670,000

3,144,170

Global Logistic Properties Ltd.

2,154,000

4,615,947

Parkway Life REIT

2,233,000

4,212,335

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

385,000

6,897,539

TOTAL SINGAPORE

18,869,991

Taiwan - 5.1%

CTCI Corp.

1,631,000

2,662,305

 

Shares

Value

eMemory Technology, Inc.

125,000

$ 1,349,339

King Slide Works Co. Ltd.

402,000

5,270,025

Lung Yen Life Service Co. Ltd.

1,305,000

3,837,752

Merida Industry Co. Ltd.

796,750

5,495,076

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

4,007,000

17,342,750

TOTAL TAIWAN

35,957,247

Thailand - 0.6%

Thai Beverage PCL

7,157,000

4,261,777

United Kingdom - 1.1%

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) ELS (UBS Warrant Programme) warrants 7/9/15 (a) (f)

152,127

3,953,924

Standard Chartered PLC (Hong Kong)

231,500

3,583,019

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

7,536,943

United States of America - 1.1%

GI Dynamics, Inc. CDI (a)(d)(e)

5,561,289

1,385,909

Yum! Brands, Inc.

83,600

6,004,988

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

7,390,897

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $580,671,427)


688,575,534

Money Market Funds - 3.2%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

10,524,621

10,524,621

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

11,543,184

11,543,184

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $22,067,805)


22,067,805

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.9%

(Cost $602,739,232)

710,643,339

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.9)%

(13,441,790)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 697,201,549

Security Type Abbreviations

ELS

-

Equity-Linked Security

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) Affiliated company

(f) 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 $3,953,924 or 0.6% of net assets

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 9,780

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

513,425

Total

$ 523,205

Other Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Affiliate

Value,
beginning of
period

Purchases

Sales
Proceeds

Dividend
Income

Value,
end of
period

GI Dynamics, Inc. CDI

$ 3,174,410

$ 653,831

$ -

$ -

$ 1,385,909

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the Investment Valuation 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

$ 98,200,003

$ 11,721,521

$ 86,478,482

$ -

Consumer Staples

74,227,468

4,600,405

69,627,063

-

Energy

17,285,447

-

17,285,447

-

Financials

164,781,707

-

164,781,707

-

Health Care

73,730,822

14,432,811

59,298,011

-

Industrials

80,178,090

6,918,819

73,259,271

-

Information Technology

100,273,503

35,154,873

65,046,098

72,532

Materials

38,409,301

-

38,409,298

3

Telecommunication Services

28,446,089

-

28,446,089

-

Utilities

13,043,104

-

13,043,104

-

Money Market Funds

22,067,805

22,067,805

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 710,643,339

$ 94,896,234

$ 615,674,570

$ 72,535

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 268,491,819

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

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Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,174,349) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $576,847,723)

$ 687,189,625

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $22,067,805)

22,067,805

 

Other affiliated issuers (cost $3,823,704)

1,385,909

 

Total Investments (cost $602,739,232)

 

$ 710,643,339

Receivable for investments sold

3,048,324

Receivable for fund shares sold

433,125

Dividends receivable

1,282,436

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

34,655

Prepaid expenses

2,041

Other receivables

34,905

Total assets

715,478,825

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 3,933,986

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,435,107

Accrued management fee

503,681

Other affiliated payables

139,569

Other payables and accrued expenses

721,749

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,543,184

Total liabilities

18,277,276

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 697,201,549

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 557,360,783

Undistributed net investment income

3,615,295

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

28,923,109

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

107,302,362

Net Assets, for 24,108,762 shares outstanding

$ 697,201,549

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($697,201,549 ÷ 24,108,762 shares)

$ 28.92

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 16,470,763

Interest

 

35

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

523,205

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

16,994,003

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(1,006,686)

Total income

 

15,987,317

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 4,953,400

Performance adjustment

1,359,744

Transfer agent fees

1,332,044

Accounting and security lending fees

347,855

Custodian fees and expenses

200,501

Independent trustees' compensation

2,978

Registration fees

31,774

Audit

83,969

Legal

2,983

Miscellaneous

7,147

Total expenses before reductions

8,322,395

Expense reductions

(10,600)

8,311,795

Net investment income (loss)

7,675,522

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $29,406)

50,840,315

Foreign currency transactions

(105,783)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

50,734,532

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $500,478)

(20,727,374)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

8,877

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(20,718,497)

Net gain (loss)

30,016,035

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 37,691,557

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

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Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 7,675,522

$ 2,790,864

Net realized gain (loss)

50,734,532

116,270,498

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(20,718,497)

53,144,921

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

37,691,557

172,206,283

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(4,153,037)

(6,773,254)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(90,299,349)

(10,772,479)

Total distributions

(94,452,386)

(17,545,733)

Share transactions
Proceeds from sales of shares

106,431,054

137,800,185

Reinvestment of distributions

90,804,572

16,854,631

Cost of shares redeemed

(163,049,316)

(170,997,087)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

34,186,310

(16,342,271)

Redemption fees

100,999

103,129

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

(22,473,520)

138,421,408

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

719,675,069

581,253,661

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $3,615,295 and undistributed net investment income of $2,466,476, respectively)

$ 697,201,549

$ 719,675,069

Other Information

Shares

Sold

3,756,614

4,984,798

Issued in reinvestment of distributions

3,309,282

691,047

Redeemed

(5,824,547)

(6,195,426)

Net increase (decrease)

1,241,349

(519,581)

Financial Highlights

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 31.47

$ 24.85

$ 22.96

$ 25.11

$ 19.88

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .31

.12

.30

.21

.21

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.25

7.26

1.79

(1.51)

5.86

Total from investment operations

  1.56

7.38

2.09

(1.30)

6.07

Distributions from net investment income

  (.18)

(.29)

(.12)

(.20)

(.15)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (3.93)

(.47)

(.08)

(.66)

(.70)

Total distributions

  (4.11)

(.76)

(.20)

(.86)

(.85)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 28.92

$ 31.47

$ 24.85

$ 22.96

$ 25.11

Total ReturnA

  5.68%

30.58%

9.22%

(5.44)%

31.65%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsC, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.18%

1.23%

1.28%

1.14%

1.07%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.18%

1.22%

1.28%

1.13%

1.07%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.18%

1.21%

1.26%

1.10%

1.03%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.09%

.42%

1.29%

.81%

.95%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 697,202

$ 719,675

$ 581,254

$ 722,453

$ 836,913

Portfolio turnover rateD

  30%

82%

26%

59%

66%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between funds. 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's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. 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, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC) and deferred trustees compensation.

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

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 134,249,100

Gross unrealized depreciation

(35,610,592)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 98,638,508

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 612,004,831

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 8,033,762

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 33,776,446

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 98,635,727

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 25,206,814

$ 17,545,733

Long-term Capital Gains

69,245,572

-

Total

$ 94,452,386

$ 17,545,733

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $211,811,007 and $242,368,707, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the Fund's relative investment performance as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI All Country Pacific Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .89% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to account size and type of account. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the transfer agent fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .19% of average net assets.

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 $151 for the period.

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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 $1,148 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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. The value of securities loaned to FCM at period end was $1,131,772. 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 $513,425, including $70,307 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $10,600.

9. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (each a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Investment Trust's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 2014

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of the trust and funds, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs each fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee each fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to each fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review each fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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 funds (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 Funds' Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing each 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 funds, 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 funds. 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 funds' 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 funds' 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, each fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the funds' 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 funds' 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 funds are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the funds' 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 funds' 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 funds' Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the funds' 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 Funds' Trustees."

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The funds' Statements of Additional Information (SAIs) include more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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 each fund.

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: 2001

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 each 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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 each fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Fidelity Canada Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.686

$7.220

Fidelity China Region Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.327

$4.239

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.133

$0.025

Fidelity Europe Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.866

$0.000

Fidelity Japan Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.087

$0.000

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.032

$0.190

Fidelity Latin America Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.405

$2.05

Fidelity Nordic Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.000

$0.000

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.181

$1.606

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

12/08/2014

12/05/14

$0.294

$0.000

The funds hereby designate as capital gain dividend the amounts noted below for the taxable year ended October 31, 2014, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Fidelity Canada Fund

$271,396,715

Fidelity China Region Fund

$171,167,356

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

$20,002,631

Fidelity Latin America Fund

$81,956,005

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

$33,784,291

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

Fidelity Canada Fund

 

December 6, 2013

4%

Fidelity China Region Fund

 

December 6, 2013

1%

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

 

December 6, 2013

4%

December 26, 2013

4%

Fidelity Europe Fund

 

December 6, 2013

2%

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

 

December 6, 2013

1%

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

December 6, 2013

December 26, 2013

Fidelity Canada Fund

100%

-

Fidelity China Region Fund

28%

-

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

89%

85%

Fidelity Europe Fund

100%

-

Fidelity Japan Fund

100%

-

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

30%

-

Fidelity Latin America Fund

65%

76%

Fidelity Nordic Fund

20%

-

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

23%

88%

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

94%

-

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Distributions (Unaudited) - continued

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

Fund

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Fidelity Canada Fund

12/09/2013

$0.4104

$0.1714

Fidelity China Region Fund

12/09/2013

$0.6587

$0.0509

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

12/09/2013

$0.0398

$0.0358

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

12/27/2013

$0.0150

$0.0000

Fidelity Europe Fund

12/09/2013

$0.3776

$0.0432

Fidelity Japan Fund

12/09/2013

$0.0979

$0.0151

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

12/09/2013

$0.0487

$0.0077

Fidelity Latin America Fund

12/09/2013

$0.7781

$0.1171

Fidelity Latin America Fund

12/27/2013

$0.0500

$0.0000

Fidelity Nordic Fund

12/09/2013

$0.8569

$0.0746

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

12/09/2013

$0.3444

$0.0335

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

12/27/2013

$0.0065

$0.0000

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

12/09/2013

$0.4565

$0.0695

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Targeted International Equity Funds

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each 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 each fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to each fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees (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 each 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 the 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 2014 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew each 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 each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness of each 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 each fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as each fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders. In connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the funds' sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the funds were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the funds at the new entities.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for each 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 each 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 of each fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that each 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 that fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), and also considered the funds' investment objectives, strategies, and related investment philosophies. 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 each fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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 each 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, each 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether each 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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for Fidelity Canada Fund in January 2014, for Fidelity China Region Fund in October 2011, for Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund in October 2012, for Fidelity Europe Fund in April 2012 and December 2013, for Fidelity Japan Fund in March 2014, for Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund in March 2014, and for Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund in October 2013.

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 each fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index") and a peer group of 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 underperformance.

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 often used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative calendar year total return information for each fund and an appropriate benchmark index and peer group for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. For Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, and Fidelity Japan Fund, returns are shown compared to the 25th percentile (top of box, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe. For Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, a peer group comparison is not shown. For Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, returns of the benchmark index are "net MA," i.e., adjusted for tax withholding rates applicable to U.S.-based funds organized as Massachusetts business trusts.

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Fidelity Canada Fund

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Fidelity China Region Fund

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Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

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Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

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Fidelity Europe Fund

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Fidelity Japan Fund

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

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Fidelity Latin America Fund

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Fidelity Nordic Fund

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Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

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The Board has discussed with FMR each of Fidelity Canada Fund's and Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund's underperformance based on more recent periods ended after 2013 (which periods are not shown in the charts above) but prior to the date of the Board's approval of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts, and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate these funds' underperformance.

The Board also has discussed each of Fidelity Japan Fund's and Fidelity Latin America Fund's underperformance with FMR and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate these funds' underperformance.

The Board also considered that each of Fidelity Canada Fund's, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund's, Fidelity Europe Fund's, Fidelity Japan Fund's, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, a securities index, thus leading to a performance adjustment for the same period. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for each fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and each fund's shareholders.

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

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered each 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 investment mandates. 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 charts below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." For Fidelity Japan Fund, the Total Mapped Group is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment (if applicable), 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 a fund's. For example, a hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than a fund. The funds' actual TMG %s are in the charts below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 a fund's management fee rate ranked and the impact of a fund's performance adjustment (if applicable), is also included in the charts and considered by the Board.

Fidelity Canada Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

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Fidelity China Region Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's positive performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

Furthermore, the Board considered that shareholders of Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund approved a change in the index used to calculate the fund's performance adjustment, beginning December 1, 2010. The Board also considered that, because the performance adjustment is based on a rolling 36-month measurement period, during a transition period the fund's performance is compared to a blended index return that reflects the performance of the former index for the portion of the measurement period prior to December 1, 2010 and the performance of the current index for the remainder of the measurement period. The Board noted that the fund's performance adjustments for 2010 through 2013 shown in the chart above reflect the effect of using the blended index return to calculate the fund's performance adjustment.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

Fidelity Europe Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's positive performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

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Fidelity Japan Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

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Fidelity Latin America Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

Fidelity Nordic Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

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Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's positive performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that each 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 (for Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, and Fidelity Latin America Fund). In its review of the total expense ratio of each class of each fund, 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 well as the impact of Fidelity Canada Fund's and Fidelity Japan Fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of each fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of each 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.

For each of Fidelity Canada Fund and Fidelity Japan Fund, the Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class of the funds ranked below its competitive median for 2013 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2013. 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 as compared to most competitor funds. 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 funds offer 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.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class of Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, and Fidelity Latin America Fund ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Total Expense Ratio (for Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund). In its review of each fund's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund expenses, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses, as well as the impact of Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund's, Fidelity Europe Fund's, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each 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 Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 fund or each class of each fund, as applicable, was reasonable, although Class T of each of Fidelity Canada Fund and Fidelity Japan Fund 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 each fund and servicing each fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established 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 funds' business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of each 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 each 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 each fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 each fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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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 each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Fidelity®

Emerging Markets
Fund -

Class K

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October 31, 2014

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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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To view a fund's proxy voting guidelines and proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, visit http://www.fidelity.com/proxyvotingresults or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also call 1-800-835-5092 to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.

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All other marks appearing herein are registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of FMR LLC or an affiliated company. © 2014 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

Class K A

4.47%

5.57%

10.22%

A The initial offering of Class K shares took place on May 9, 2008. Returns prior to May 9, 2008, are those of Fidelity® Emerging Markets Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Emerging Markets Fund - Class K on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Emerging Markets Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Class K.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Sammy Simnegar, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity® Emerging Markets Fund: For the year, the fund's Class K shares returned 4.47%, topping the 0.98% gain of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Versus the index, the fund's performance was lifted by its positioning in India, which accounted for eight of the fund's 20 largest relative contributors. A non-index position in Axis Bank was the fund's best relative contributor from India and fifth-largest overall. The top relative contributor was Bitauto Holdings, a Chinese automotive website and also a non-index name. Performance was further lifted by not owning several weak-performing index stocks in the energy and materials sectors, including those of two Brazil-based companies - energy producer Petroleo Brasileiro, better known as Petrobras, and industrial metals miner Vale - as well as Russian gas distributor Gazprom. Conversely, Banco Bradesco, a Brazil-based bank, was the fund's largest relative detractor. This stock performed poorly early in 2014, and I sold it - prematurely, as it turned out. Not owning two strong-performing index stocks, China Mobile and Hon Hai Precision Industry, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electronic products, also detracted.

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 redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Emerging Markets

1.06%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,054.70

$ 5.49

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.86

$ 5.40

Class K

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,055.90

$ 4.40

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.92

$ 4.33

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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India

12.1%

 

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Brazil

11.2%

 

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South Africa

9.0%

 

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United States of America*

6.5%

 

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Cayman Islands

6.4%

 

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Indonesia

6.3%

 

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Mexico

6.0%

 

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Korea (South)

5.8%

 

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Taiwan

4.7%

 

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Other

32.0%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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India

9.9%

 

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Brazil

9.5%

 

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Korea (South)

8.9%

 

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Cayman Islands

8.7%

 

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South Africa

7.6%

 

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Indonesia

5.8%

 

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Mexico

5.7%

 

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Taiwan

5.4%

 

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Philippines

4.2%

 

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Other*

34.3%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

97.8

99.5

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

2.2

0.5

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea (South), Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals)

3.9

4.6

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)

3.0

3.0

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Internet Software & Services)

2.4

2.1

Naspers Ltd. Class N (South Africa, Media)

1.7

1.4

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Banks)

1.4

1.5

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) sponsored ADR (Brazil, Banks)

1.4

0.0

MTN Group Ltd. (South Africa, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

1.3

1.1

Ambev SA sponsored ADR (Brazil, Beverages)

1.2

1.3

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. (India, Thrifts & Mortgage Finance)

1.1

1.0

NAVER Corp. (Korea (South), Internet Software & Services)

1.0

0.9

 

18.4

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.4

20.9

Information Technology

19.2

18.1

Consumer Discretionary

18.9

21.1

Industrials

13.4

15.3

Consumer Staples

7.9

10.3

Health Care

5.2

6.1

Materials

4.9

3.5

Telecommunication Services

2.2

2.3

Energy

1.8

1.3

Utilities

0.9

0.6

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 92.4%

Shares

Value

Australia - 1.3%

Carsales.com Ltd. (d)

1,418,157

$ 13,382,255

SEEK Ltd.

822,131

12,064,678

Sydney Airport unit

3,046,743

11,844,927

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

37,291,860

Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.4%

WPP PLC

539,700

10,541,770

Bermuda - 2.2%

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.

8,460,000

14,629,588

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

8,503,000

15,202,345

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

4,632,000

13,240,503

Credicorp Ltd. (United States)

143,832

23,156,952

TOTAL BERMUDA

66,229,388

Brazil - 6.7%

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

1,563,400

20,858,793

CCR SA

2,657,000

19,783,547

Cetip SA - Mercados Organizado

964,000

12,215,828

Cielo SA

1,467,160

24,092,474

Estacio Participacoes SA

1,644,100

19,042,605

Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA

1,092,100

11,062,476

Kroton Educacional SA

3,199,000

22,799,282

Linx SA

457,500

9,504,863

Qualicorp SA (a)

1,483,000

15,081,965

Smiles SA

715,700

12,362,065

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

886,100

19,328,345

Weg SA

1,287,395

15,186,471

TOTAL BRAZIL

201,318,714

British Virgin Islands - 0.4%

Mail.Ru Group Ltd. GDR (a)(e)

539,600

13,079,904

Cayman Islands - 6.4%

51job, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)(d)

44,596

1,369,097

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR

191,500

18,881,900

Autohome, Inc. ADR Class A

214,300

11,334,327

Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

79,920

19,082,498

Bitauto Holdings Ltd. ADR (a)

143,935

12,050,238

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

5,590,000

11,990,987

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. sponsored ADR

541,900

14,707,166

Sands China Ltd.

2,687,000

16,759,117

SouFun Holdings Ltd. ADR (d)

1,330,700

12,974,325

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

4,549,600

73,122,413

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

192,272,068

 

Shares

Value

China - 1.2%

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

5,611,400

$ 20,998,755

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. (H Shares)

8,778,700

16,103,983

TOTAL CHINA

37,102,738

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo de Inversiones Suramerica SA

777,755

16,171,256

Denmark - 0.4%

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B sponsored ADR

267,199

12,072,051

Egypt - 0.5%

Commercial International Bank SAE sponsored GDR

2,254,000

15,327,200

Finland - 0.4%

Kone Oyj (B Shares) (d)

292,740

12,582,857

France - 2.8%

Bureau Veritas SA

500,500

12,374,687

Ingenico SA

117,177

11,669,403

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA

84,971

14,412,259

Pernod Ricard SA

92,600

10,540,067

Publicis Groupe SA (a)

172,700

11,961,478

Safran SA

184,700

11,688,569

Zodiac Aerospace

381,100

11,621,799

TOTAL FRANCE

84,268,262

Greece - 1.0%

Folli Follie SA

459,752

15,037,207

Greek Organization of Football Prognostics SA

1,161,550

14,075,617

TOTAL GREECE

29,112,824

Hong Kong - 1.0%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,267,000

12,650,823

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

2,401,000

16,417,794

TOTAL HONG KONG

29,068,617

India - 12.1%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (a)

610,055

11,071,010

Asian Paints India Ltd.

1,164,966

12,446,097

Axis Bank Ltd. (a)

2,026,872

14,938,515

Exide Industries Ltd.

4,175,987

10,706,507

Grasim Industries Ltd.

196,409

11,786,161

Havells India Ltd.

2,967,745

13,802,403

HCL Technologies Ltd.

670,187

17,576,444

HDFC Bank Ltd.

1,287,195

20,872,326

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

1,813,249

32,655,231

ICICI Bank Ltd. (a)

663,051

17,608,647

ITC Ltd. (a)

4,124,686

23,848,555

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (a)

841,291

22,672,147

LIC Housing Finance Ltd.

2,259,799

13,307,370

Lupin Ltd.

612,531

14,182,167

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (a)

779,391

16,571,253

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

India - continued

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.

1,560,536

$ 10,684,754

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

1,516,488

20,869,665

Sun TV Ltd.

2,586,888

13,757,831

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

651,300

27,711,194

Tata Motors Ltd. (a)

2,134,323

18,646,790

Titan Co. Ltd. (a)

2,300,688

15,113,147

TOTAL INDIA

360,828,214

Indonesia - 6.3%

PT ACE Hardware Indonesia Tbk

174,838,800

11,734,784

PT Astra International Tbk

40,909,300

22,938,308

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

24,899,200

26,879,705

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk

24,838,400

22,761,815

PT Global Mediacom Tbk

104,969,100

17,036,543

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk

8,125,000

16,103,631

PT Jasa Marga Tbk

27,116,800

14,256,797

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk

56,452,300

13,087,334

PT Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk

12,866,200

16,900,433

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk

42,748,000

11,965,991

PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk

19,477,400

14,346,958

TOTAL INDONESIA

188,012,299

Kenya - 1.2%

East African Breweries Ltd.

3,757,053

11,970,487

Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd.

18,645,400

11,464,472

Safaricom Ltd.

95,701,100

13,052,582

TOTAL KENYA

36,487,541

Korea (South) - 5.8%

Coway Co. Ltd.

200,982

15,263,816

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. Ltd.

149,977

12,241,653

NAVER Corp.

42,980

30,161,544

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

101,116

117,072,819

TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH)

174,739,832

Luxembourg - 0.3%

Samsonite International SA

3,100,200

10,301,112

Malaysia - 1.5%

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd

13,125,300

13,167,897

Public Bank Bhd

3,625,200

20,429,991

Tune Insurance Holdings Bhd

16,591,100

10,945,559

TOTAL MALAYSIA

44,543,447

Malta - 0.5%

Brait SA

1,956,673

14,702,877

Mexico - 6.0%

Banregio Grupo Financiero S.A.B. de CV

2,207,293

12,765,542

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de CV unit

2,665,693

25,638,953

 

Shares

Value

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SA de CV Series B

2,032,857

$ 13,830,900

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SA de CV Series B

1,246,900

16,668,853

Grupo Aeroportuario Norte S.A.B. de CV

2,565,800

12,783,033

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de CV Series O

4,057,900

26,032,636

Grupo Mexico SA de CV Series B

2,282,257

7,841,829

Grupo Televisa SA de CV

3,828,457

27,668,091

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de CV unit

2,773,852

12,707,244

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura S.A.B. de CV (a)(d)

1,075,400

13,661,463

Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de CV

3,813,300

9,862,971

TOTAL MEXICO

179,461,515

Nigeria - 1.2%

Dangote Cement PLC

10,206,497

13,247,189

Guaranty Trust Bank PLC GDR (Reg. S)

1,494,177

11,505,163

Nigerian Breweries PLC

10,656,739

10,421,924

TOTAL NIGERIA

35,174,276

Philippines - 2.9%

Alliance Global Group, Inc.

28,109,200

15,810,288

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

648,230

14,565,366

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

6,127,968

11,243,772

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.

7,913,270

11,261,967

SM Investments Corp.

893,632

15,572,107

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

44,633,700

17,350,335

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

85,803,835

Russia - 1.6%

Magnit OJSC GDR (Reg. S)

397,234

26,614,678

NOVATEK OAO GDR (Reg. S)

192,600

20,685,240

TOTAL RUSSIA

47,299,918

South Africa - 9.0%

Alexander Forbes Group Holding (a)

14,956,185

11,661,478

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

726,790

25,925,180

Bidvest Group Ltd.

790,098

21,731,411

Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.

1,370,200

11,863,741

FirstRand Ltd.

5,121,500

21,916,616

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

3,636,864

13,749,834

Mr Price Group Ltd.

849,588

17,573,699

MTN Group Ltd.

1,807,600

39,987,706

Nampak Ltd.

4,149,000

16,916,116

Naspers Ltd. Class N

399,512

49,718,820

Remgro Ltd.

833,100

19,108,107

Sanlam Ltd.

3,035,700

19,169,655

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

269,322,363

Spain - 0.5%

Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A

416,000

15,274,395

Sweden - 0.3%

Atlas Copco AB (A Shares)

351,000

10,129,548

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - 1.3%

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Series A

173,115

$ 14,564,942

Nestle SA

160,372

11,760,743

SGS SA (Reg.)

5,710

12,533,929

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

38,859,614

Taiwan - 4.7%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

3,727,000

22,324,143

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

1,589,000

12,846,034

Merida Industry Co. Ltd.

1,965,600

13,556,475

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

21,053,000

91,119,767

TOTAL TAIWAN

139,846,419

Thailand - 2.2%

Airports of Thailand PCL (For. Reg.)

2,244,100

16,669,865

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (For. Reg.)

22,949,000

13,028,032

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL (For. Reg.)

3,257,100

13,298,031

Kasikornbank PCL (For. Reg.)

3,338,200

24,177,775

TOTAL THAILAND

67,173,703

Turkey - 1.7%

Coca-Cola Icecek Sanayi A/S

658,327

15,016,840

TAV Havalimanlari Holding A/S

2,002,000

16,798,551

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A/S

331,427

2,080,133

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinelleri A/S

732,000

15,890,491

TOTAL TURKEY

49,786,015

United Arab Emirates - 0.9%

DP World Ltd.

648,319

12,421,792

First Gulf Bank PJSC

3,111,394

15,374,844

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

27,796,636

United Kingdom - 2.9%

Al Noor Hospitals Group PLC

853,557

13,913,784

Bank of Georgia Holdings PLC

274,200

11,229,126

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

195,400

11,074,802

Burberry Group PLC

557,400

13,651,510

Diageo PLC

414,278

12,218,048

Intertek Group PLC

274,218

11,940,503

Prudential PLC

519,561

12,030,970

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

86,058,743

United States of America - 4.3%

A.O. Smith Corp.

251,500

13,417,525

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

21,050

11,768,634

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

128,400

12,730,860

Kansas City Southern

104,006

12,770,897

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

218,900

13,628,714

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

160,400

13,433,500

 

Shares

Value

PPG Industries, Inc.

69,500

$ 14,156,455

Praxair, Inc.

83,100

10,469,769

Visa, Inc. Class A

56,600

13,664,938

W.R. Grace & Co. (a)

136,000

12,865,600

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

128,906,892

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,377,211,641)


2,766,948,703

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 5.4%

 

 

 

 

Brazil - 4.5%

Ambev SA sponsored ADR

5,338,770

35,662,984

Banco Bradesco SA (PN) sponsored ADR

2,741,400

41,066,172

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar sponsored ADR

392,975

16,426,355

Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR

2,888,038

42,627,441

TOTAL BRAZIL

135,782,952

Colombia - 0.5%

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA

20,448,771

13,864,416

Germany - 0.4%

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

118,000

11,649,332

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $175,185,300)


161,296,700

Money Market Funds - 2.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

54,623,123

54,623,123

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

17,501,952

17,501,952

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $72,125,075)


72,125,075

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.2%

(Cost $2,624,522,016)

3,000,370,478

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)%

(6,013,643)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 2,994,356,835

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 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 $13,079,904 or 0.4% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

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

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 28,084

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

237,309

Total

$ 265,393

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, 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

$ 561,717,677

$ 291,254,648

$ 270,463,029

$ -

Consumer Staples

234,105,735

163,941,620

70,164,115

-

Energy

55,904,076

55,904,076

-

-

Financials

702,528,700

393,007,762

309,520,938

-

Health Care

153,191,719

80,742,814

72,448,905

-

Industrials

400,221,284

265,537,085

134,684,199

-

Information Technology

579,281,978

334,045,762

245,236,216

-

Materials

145,464,140

88,227,818

57,236,322

-

Telecommunication Services

67,387,246

53,040,288

14,346,958

-

Utilities

28,442,848

-

28,442,848

-

Money Market Funds

72,125,075

72,125,075

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,000,370,478

$ 1,797,826,948

$ 1,202,543,530

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 548,991,220

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $17,188,986) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,552,396,941)

$ 2,928,245,403

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $72,125,075)

72,125,075

 

Total Investments (cost $2,624,522,016)

 

$ 3,000,370,478

Foreign currency held at value (cost $8,013)

952

Receivable for investments sold

24,153,107

Receivable for fund shares sold

1,474,899

Dividends receivable

3,998,942

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

8,838

Prepaid expenses

7,386

Other receivables

1,602,909

Total assets

3,031,617,511

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 11,165,899

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,103,590

Accrued management fee

1,682,582

Other affiliated payables

643,420

Other payables and accrued expenses

4,163,233

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

17,501,952

Total liabilities

37,260,676

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 2,994,356,835

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 2,639,952,883

Undistributed net investment income

16,555,118

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

(33,897,395)

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

371,746,229

Net Assets

$ 2,994,356,835

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Emerging Markets:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,370,926,533 ÷ 93,198,861 shares)

$ 25.44

 

 

 

Class K:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($623,430,302 ÷ 24,465,999 shares)

$ 25.48

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund
Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended October 31, 2014

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 55,143,735

Interest

 

74

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

265,393

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

55,409,202

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(5,486,069)

Total income

 

49,923,133

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 19,631,039

Transfer agent fees

6,162,991

Accounting and security lending fees

1,219,232

Custodian fees and expenses

1,580,576

Independent trustees' compensation

11,500

Registration fees

75,032

Audit

117,035

Legal

9,745

Interest

1,559

Miscellaneous

60,954

Total expenses before reductions

28,869,663

Expense reductions

(15,905)

28,853,758

Net investment income (loss)

21,069,375

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $580,537)

21,220,015

Foreign currency transactions

(1,889,675)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

19,330,340

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $2,197,371)

66,950,657

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

159,917

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

67,110,574

Net gain (loss)

86,440,914

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 107,510,289

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 21,069,375

$ 24,555,630

Net realized gain (loss)

19,330,340

275,022,620

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

67,110,574

15,366,762

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

107,510,289

314,945,012

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(2,412,320)

(39,208,001)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

100,101,946

(299,270,748)

Redemption fees

450,436

565,621

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

205,650,351

(22,968,116)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,788,706,484

2,811,674,600

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $16,555,118 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $481, respectively)

$ 2,994,356,835

$ 2,788,706,484

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

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Emerging Markets

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 24.43

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.72

$ 20.68

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .17

.20

.33

.35

.23

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .86

2.38

(.11)

(3.48)

5.05

Total from investment operations

  1.03

2.58

.22

(3.13)

5.28

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

(.30)

(.30)

(.24)

(.12)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

-

-

(.13)

(.14)

Total distributions

  (.02)

(.30)

(.30)

(.37)

(.25) G

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 25.44

$ 24.43

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.72

Total ReturnA

  4.22%

11.78%

1.03%

(12.33)%

25.76%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.07%

1.08%

1.09%

1.07%

1.14%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.07%

1.08%

1.09%

1.07%

1.14%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.07%

1.03%

1.03%

1.01%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  .71%

.85%

1.50%

1.38%

1.00%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,370,927

$ 2,241,338

$ 2,203,756

$ 2,907,884

$ 3,975,342

Portfolio turnover rateD

  94%

119%

176%

122%

85%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.25 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.116 and distributions from net realized gain of $.135 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class K

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 24.42

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.75

$ 20.69

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .23

.25

.37

.40

.28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .86

2.38

(.10)

(3.48)

5.05

Total from investment operations

  1.09

2.63

.27

(3.08)

5.33

Distributions from net investment income

  (.03)

(.36)

(.35)

(.32)

(.15)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

-

-

(.13)

(.14)

Total distributions

  (.03)

(.36)

(.35)

(.45)

(.28) G

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B

  - F

- F

- F

.01

.01

Net asset value, end of period

$ 25.48

$ 24.42

$ 22.15

$ 22.23

$ 25.75

Total ReturnA

  4.47%

12.01%

1.25%

(12.17)%

26.03%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .86%

.87%

.87%

.87%

.90%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.87%

.87%

.87%

.90%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .85%

.82%

.81%

.80%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  .92%

1.07%

1.72%

1.58%

1.24%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 623,430

$ 547,369

$ 607,919

$ 497,821

$ 888,629

Portfolio turnover rateD

  94%

119%

176%

122%

85%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EExpense 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. FAmount represents less than $.01 per share. GTotal distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.148 and distributions from net realized gain of $.135 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund offers Emerging Markets and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

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

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

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including information on transfers between levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

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, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 454,997,583

Gross unrealized depreciation

(90,852,922)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 364,144,661

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,636,225,817

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 19,207,826

Capital loss carryforward

$ (24,838,920)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 363,565,857

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2017

$ (24,838,920)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2013

Ordinary Income

$ 2,412,320

$ 39,208,001

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

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

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,676,696,716 and $2,616,957,471, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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 .70% of the Fund's average net assets.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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 Emerging Markets. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Emerging Markets

$ 5,905,789

.26

Class K

257,202

.05

 

$ 6,162,991

 

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 $10,526 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

$ 11,284,563

.31%

$ 1,559

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 $4,492 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. 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 $237,309, including $134 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

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 $256.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $15,649.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Emerging Markets

$ 1,743,046

$ 29,610,169

Class K

669,274

9,597,832

Total

$ 2,412,320

$ 39,208,001

10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Emerging Markets

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

21,791,321

23,439,766

$ 537,287,996

$ 534,752,122

Reinvestment of distributions

57,233

1,145,115

1,363,124

25,804,455

Shares redeemed

(20,408,773)

(32,317,744)

(492,243,181)

(744,356,372)

Net increase (decrease)

1,439,781

(7,732,863)

$ 46,407,939

$ (183,799,795)

Class K

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,911,150

6,249,509

$ 221,271,615

$ 144,545,998

Reinvestment of distributions

28,071

426,903

669,274

9,597,831

Shares redeemed

(6,884,435)

(11,706,525)

(168,246,882)

(269,614,782)

Net increase (decrease)

2,054,786

(5,030,113)

$ 53,694,007

$ (115,470,953)

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 Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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 1-800-835-5092.

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 Emerging Market Fund voted to pay shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities and dividends derived from net investment income.

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Dividends

Capital Gains

Class K

12/08/14

12/05/14

$0.185

$0.025

A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year qualify for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

December 6, 2013

December 26, 2013

Class K

3%

4%

A percentage the dividends distributed during the fiscal year may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code:

 

December 6, 2013

December 26, 2013

Class K

72%

85%

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Class K

12/09/2013

$0.0498

$0.0358

 

12/27/2013

$0.0150

$0.0000

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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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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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in October 2012.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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

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

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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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Fidelity Advisor®

Europe Fund -

Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are classes of Fidelity® Europe Fund

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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 October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) A

-8.61%

5.76%

6.07%

  Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge) B

-6.58%

6.22%

6.30%

  Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

-8.24%

6.61%

6.64%

  Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) D

-4.44%

6.92%

6.64%

A Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class A shares took place on March 18, 2014. Returns prior to March 18, 2014, are those of Fidelity® Europe Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class A's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to March 18, 2014, would have been lower.

B Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class T shares took place on March 18, 2014. Returns prior to March 18, 2014, are those of Fidelity® Europe Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class T's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to March 18, 2014, would have been lower.

C Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class B shares took place on March 18, 2014. Returns prior to March 18, 2014, are those of Fidelity Europe Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class B's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to March 18, 2014, would have been lower. Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0%, respectively.

D Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1 fee. The initial offering of Class C shares took place on March 18, 2014. Returns prior to March 18, 2014, are those of Fidelity Europe Fund, the original class of the fund, which has no 12b-1 fee. Had Class C's 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to March 18, 2014, would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Europe Fund - Class A on October 31, 2004, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Europe Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Class A.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Stefan Lindblad, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Europe Fund October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares (excluding sales charges) returned -3.03%, -3.19%, -3.49% and -3.49%. In comparison, the MSCI Europe Index declined -0.99%. Stock selection in health care's pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences segment was weak, as were holdings in the capital goods group in industrials and positioning in consumer discretionary. No exposure to Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and little to British biopharma AstraZeneca, both index heavyweights, dragged on relative results. Instead of Novartis, we chose to emphasize other big pharmas such as Roche Holding, having greater conviction in the company's pipeline for drugs in development. As for AstraZeneca, news in April of the company's potential acquisition lifted health care stocks, including AstraZeneca and Novartis, and the fund missed out on that growth. AstraZeneca was sold by period end. Elsewhere, the fund's position in London-based financial holding company Standard Chartered hurt relative performance. The company suffered, due to weak demand from the emerging markets side of its business. Partnership Assurance Group, a U.K. life insurance annuities provider, also detracted from the fund's return. Earlier in 2014, the British government rescinded the requirement that certain pensioners buy annuities, disrupting the company's core business. I sold it by period end. Conversely, stock selection in consumer staples was the greatest relative contributor. Dublin-based Greencore Group continued to perform well for the fund. This non-benchmark company mainly supplies grocery-store chains in Ireland and the United Kingdom. After expanding its offerings to the United States last year, Greencore has become a growing supplier to global coffee chain Starbucks and 7-Eleven stores, pushing the stock higher. Avoiding U.K. grocer Tesco, which was plagued by an accounting-fraud scandal, also helped. In general, I've avoided U.K. grocers because of what I see as a challenging environment with simply too many competitors. Lastly, I'll mention the fund's position in U.K.-headquartered telecommunications company Jazztel, which operates mainly in Spain. French competitor Orange made a bid to acquire Jazztel in September, driving the stock's price up substantially, and I sold our stake to take profits.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.36%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 900.10

$ 6.51

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.35

$ 6.92

Class T

1.62%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 899.10

$ 7.75

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.04

$ 8.24

Class B

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Class C

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Europe

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.70

$ 4.70

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

.97%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.90

$ 4.65

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.32

$ 4.94

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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United Kingdom

24.2%

 

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Switzerland

13.5%

 

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Germany

12.5%

 

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France

11.2%

 

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Sweden

7.4%

 

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Denmark

4.5%

 

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Belgium

4.1%

 

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Netherlands

3.7%

 

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Ireland

3.7%

 

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Other*

15.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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United Kingdom

30.4%

 

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Germany

14.5%

 

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France

13.4%

 

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Switzerland

11.7%

 

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United States of America*

4.2%

 

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Sweden

3.4%

 

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Ireland

3.0%

 

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Italy

2.9%

 

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Belgium

2.9%

 

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Other

13.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.1

97.2

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.9

2.8

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals)

4.0

3.2

Nestle SA (Switzerland, Food Products)

3.1

3.7

Total SA (France, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.8

2.8

Shire PLC (Bailiwick of Jersey, Pharmaceuticals)

2.8

0.0

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) (United Kingdom, Tobacco)

2.7

2.2

Bayer AG (Germany, Pharmaceuticals)

2.3

1.8

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (Belgium, Beverages)

2.1

1.7

Nordea Bank AB (Sweden, Banks)

2.1

1.1

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

2.1

1.6

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (Netherlands, Banks)

1.9

1.0

 

25.9

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.4

22.1

Health Care

20.1

12.3

Industrials

14.1

13.5

Consumer Discretionary

13.4

13.5

Consumer Staples

11.3

13.8

Energy

7.0

7.9

Materials

4.5

8.5

Utilities

2.5

1.0

Information Technology

1.9

1.6

Telecommunication Services

0.9

3.0

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.5%

Shares

Value

Austria - 2.2%

Andritz AG

275,800

$ 13,313,235

Erste Group Bank AG

566,700

14,423,352

TOTAL AUSTRIA

27,736,587

Bailiwick of Jersey - 2.8%

Shire PLC

532,100

35,702,276

Belgium - 4.1%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

247,400

27,435,275

Arseus NV

235,257

9,404,513

KBC Groupe SA (a)

301,761

16,165,989

TOTAL BELGIUM

53,005,777

Canada - 1.0%

Suncor Energy, Inc.

372,000

13,209,210

Denmark - 4.5%

Carlsberg A/S Series B

150,800

13,278,626

ISS Holdings A/S (a)

464,300

12,945,211

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

580,900

26,258,262

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (a)

143,800

4,813,105

TOTAL DENMARK

57,295,204

Finland - 1.8%

Amer Group PLC (A Shares)

315,100

6,029,628

Kesko Oyj

170,700

6,464,442

Sampo Oyj (A Shares)

215,700

10,317,521

TOTAL FINLAND

22,811,591

France - 11.2%

Atos Origin SA

110,343

7,617,643

bioMerieux SA

214,100

22,585,445

Bollore Group (d)

13,000

6,157,979

Christian Dior SA

106,595

18,854,750

GDF Suez

716,750

17,384,569

Kering SA

41,700

8,044,866

Publicis Groupe SA (a)

230,446

15,961,059

Rexel SA

692,000

11,624,545

Total SA

613,200

36,610,067

TOTAL FRANCE

144,840,923

Germany - 11.0%

adidas AG

113,000

8,220,225

Bayer AG

212,400

30,196,880

Brenntag AG

277,000

13,398,930

CompuGroup Medical AG

259,600

5,953,315

Continental AG

83,500

16,391,547

Deutsche Post AG

367,777

11,547,342

Deutsche Wohnen AG (Bearer)

426,889

9,618,508

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

359,900

18,513,906

GEA Group AG

337,429

15,516,450

HeidelbergCement Finance AG

124,334

8,463,553

MLP AG

806,454

4,092,962

TOTAL GERMANY

141,913,618

 

Shares

Value

Ireland - 3.7%

Actavis PLC (a)

33,000

$ 8,010,420

CRH PLC

477,500

10,592,592

DCC PLC (United Kingdom)

149,700

8,367,260

Greencore Group PLC

1,417,530

5,950,242

Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a)

140,900

7,825,586

United Drug PLC (United Kingdom)

1,260,200

6,636,481

TOTAL IRELAND

47,382,581

Italy - 0.9%

World Duty Free SpA (a)

1,326,815

11,231,526

Luxembourg - 0.3%

GAGFAH SA (a)

239,500

4,471,928

Netherlands - 3.7%

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a)

1,743,200

24,963,256

Reed Elsevier NV

613,089

14,109,691

Royal DSM NV

140,300

8,784,694

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

47,857,641

Norway - 2.4%

Akastor ASA (d)

492,500

1,697,659

Statoil ASA

740,200

16,939,798

Telenor ASA

522,800

11,750,492

TOTAL NORWAY

30,387,949

Portugal - 0.4%

CTT Correios de Portugal SA

620,621

5,747,434

Spain - 2.5%

Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A

458,100

16,820,193

Red Electrica Corporacion SA (d)

173,000

15,097,600

TOTAL SPAIN

31,917,793

Sweden - 7.4%

Elekta AB (B Shares) (d)

659,502

6,752,077

Getinge AB (B Shares)

643,400

14,943,237

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (B Shares)

490,114

19,493,981

Nordea Bank AB

2,128,200

27,293,668

SKF AB (B Shares)

699,400

13,999,082

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (A Shares)

269,100

12,831,553

TOTAL SWEDEN

95,313,598

Switzerland - 13.5%

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

335,990

14,694,652

Nestle SA

543,828

39,881,158

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate)

172,848

51,007,727

Schindler Holding AG (participation certificate)

63,724

8,901,425

Sonova Holding AG Class B

97,572

15,191,275

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

34,489

10,665,985

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - continued

UBS AG (NY Shares)

731,500

$ 12,713,470

Zurich Insurance Group AG

68,564

20,722,768

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

173,778,460

United Kingdom - 24.1%

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

1,907,757

13,244,981

Babcock International Group PLC

565,200

9,900,447

BG Group PLC

1,272,200

21,202,525

BHP Billiton PLC

764,676

19,756,633

Brit PLC

1,544,900

6,203,155

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

614,400

34,822,713

Bunzl PLC

561,200

15,216,890

Compass Group PLC

820,517

13,204,565

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

515,500

6,250,812

Diageo PLC

625,137

18,436,784

ITV PLC

3,571,900

11,599,356

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (a)

20,082,700

24,799,920

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

369,600

11,913,670

Next PLC

94,200

9,712,083

Prudential PLC

994,030

23,017,787

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

1,413,201

19,057,681

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group PLC

2,142,065

16,561,054

Schroders PLC

195,100

7,524,766

St. James's Place Capital PLC

565,900

6,744,263

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

1,398,683

21,023,298

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

310,193,383

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,171,675,250)


1,254,797,479

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.6%

 

 

 

 

Germany - 1.5%

Volkswagen AG

93,600

19,945,987

 

Shares

Value

United Kingdom - 0.1%

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

127,188,090

$ 203,463

Rolls-Royce Group PLC (C Shares)

269,473,203

431,076

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

634,539

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $20,282,816)


20,580,526

Money Market Funds - 1.8%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

11,795,825

11,795,825

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

11,723,110

11,723,110

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $23,518,935)


23,518,935

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.9%

(Cost $1,215,477,001)

1,298,896,940

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)%

(10,988,638)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,287,908,302

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.

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

$ 31,120

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

879,367

Total

$ 910,487

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 172,799,264

$ 172,799,264

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

146,269,240

25,693,310

120,575,930

-

Energy

89,659,259

14,906,869

74,752,390

-

Financials

303,342,521

230,561,558

72,780,963

-

Health Care

257,406,626

144,438,361

112,968,265

-

Industrials

178,967,141

178,967,141

-

-

Information Technology

24,437,836

24,437,836

-

-

Materials

58,263,457

17,248,247

41,015,210

-

Telecommunication Services

11,750,492

11,750,492

-

-

Utilities

32,482,169

32,482,169

-

-

Money Market Funds

23,518,935

23,518,935

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,298,896,940

$ 876,804,182

$ 422,092,758

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 40,962,764

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

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Fidelity Europe Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,115,638) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,191,958,066)

$ 1,275,378,005

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $23,518,935)

23,518,935

 

Total Investments (cost $1,215,477,001)

 

$ 1,298,896,940

Receivable for investments sold

6,146

Receivable for fund shares sold

838,837

Dividends receivable

1,612,366

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

48,053

Prepaid expenses

5,551

Other receivables

614,366

Total assets

1,302,022,259

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,171,173

Accrued management fee

813,137

Distribution and service plan fees payable

17,080

Other affiliated payables

285,757

Other payables and accrued expenses

103,700

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,723,110

Total liabilities

14,113,957

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,466,120,915

Undistributed net investment income

29,844,004

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

(291,363,495)

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

83,306,878

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($23,633,047 ÷ 652,160 shares)

$ 36.24

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $36.24)

$ 38.45

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($13,678,513 ÷ 378,111 shares)

$ 36.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $36.18)

$ 37.49

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,065,313 ÷ 29,538 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,818,132 ÷ 189,031 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Europe:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,237,046,924 ÷ 34,055,691 shares)

$ 36.32

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,666,373 ÷ 155,995 shares)

$ 36.32

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 October 31, 2014

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 40,591,612

Special dividends

 

6,523,242

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

910,487

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

48,025,341

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,667,116)

Total income

 

44,358,225

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 9,143,338

Performance adjustment

148,411

Transfer agent fees

2,415,898

Distribution and service plan fees

129,159

Accounting and security lending fees

598,378

Custodian fees and expenses

133,460

Independent trustees' compensation

6,011

Registration fees

148,860

Audit

91,082

Legal

17,215

Interest

278

Miscellaneous

75,662

Total expenses before reductions

12,907,752

Expense reductions

(133,407)

12,774,345

Net investment income (loss)

31,583,880

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

61,421,744

Foreign currency transactions

(327,968)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

61,093,776

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(149,290,349)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(128,412)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(149,418,761)

Net gain (loss)

(88,324,985)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (56,741,105)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 31,583,880

$ 13,406,222

Net realized gain (loss)

61,093,776

36,524,479

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(149,418,761)

135,845,543

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(56,741,105)

185,776,244

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(13,272,490)

(14,113,486)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(612,576)

(241,945)

Total distributions

(13,885,066)

(14,355,431)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

401,467,296

183,087,632

Redemption fees

18,788

19,946

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

330,859,913

354,528,391

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

957,048,389

602,519,998

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $29,844,004 and undistributed net investment income of $11,865,416, respectively)

$ 1,287,908,302

$ 957,048,389

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.68)

Total from investment operations

  (3.21)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.24

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.14)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 23,633

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.18

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.29)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.62%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.61%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.61%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,679

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.66)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,065

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .29

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.10%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.10%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,818

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Europe

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

$ 28.52

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .94E

.61

.64

.48

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (2.00)

7.87

2.45

(2.97)

2.50

Total from investment operations

  (1.06)

8.48

3.09

(2.49)

2.83

Distributions from net investment income

  (.52)

(.70)

(.60)

(.67)

(.52)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.02)

(.01)

(.02)

-

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.71)

(.61) I

(.67)

(.52)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B, H

  -

  -

  -

  -

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

Total ReturnA

  (2.82)%

28.71%

11.53%

(8.32)%

10.01%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%

1.06%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%

1.05%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%

1.02%

.80%

1.06%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.43% E

1.82%

2.33%

1.56%

1.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,237,047

$ 957,048

$ 602,520

$ 621,778

$ 802,527

Portfolio turnover rateD

  80% G

59%

127%

117%

136%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EInvestment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend recorded on February 24, 2014 which amounted to $.20 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.92%. FExpense 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. GThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. HAmount represents less than $.01 per share. ITotal distributions of $.61 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.595 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Year ended October 31,

2014 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .56

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.69)

Total from investment operations

  (3.13)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D, J

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

Total ReturnB, C

  (7.93)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%A

Net investment income (loss)

  2.33%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,666

Portfolio turnover rateF

  80% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Europe Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund launched Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class shares and the existing class was designated Europe on March 18,2014. Each class 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 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.

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including Information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Large, non-recurring dividends recognized by the Fund are presented separately on the Statement of Operations as "Special Dividends" and the impact of these dividends is presented in the Financial Highlights. Interest income and distributions from Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 137,778,879

Gross unrealized depreciation

(57,019,627)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 80,759,252

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,218,137,688

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 29,845,268

Capital loss carryforward

$ (1,044,374,259)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 80,646,191

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (87,605,890)

2017

(201,098,352)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (288,704,242)

The Fund acquired $249,261,426 of capital loss carryforwards from Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and $15,642,563 of capital loss carry forwards from Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund when they merged into the Fund in March 2014. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $13,187,073 and $1,543,568 per year, respectively. As a result, at least $173,207,833 of the fund's capital loss carryforward will expire unused and is not included in the capital loss carryforward amounts disclosed above.

In addition, due to large redemptions in a prior period, $201,098,352 of capital losses that existed in the Fund prior to the mergers will be limited to approximately $32,029,274 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 13,885,066

$ 14,355,431

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 30 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and securities acquired in the merger, aggregated $1,039,225,902 and $1,018,066,295, respectively.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Europe as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI Europe Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .71% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 36,418

$ 1,391

Class T

.25%

.25%

39,460

41

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,664

5,188

Class C

.75%

.25%

46,617

21,424

 

 

 

$ 129,159

$ 28,044

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

$ 8,498

Class T

1,738

Class B*

145

Class C*

1,981

 

$ 12,362

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 43,195

.30*

Class T

24,519

.31*

Class B

2,039

.31*

Class C

13,772

.30*

Europe

2,324,986

.18

Institutional Class

7,387

.16*

 

$ 2,415,898

 

* Annualized

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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 $293 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

$ 6,550,000

.31%

$ 278

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,998 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $879,367.During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Europe's operating expenses by $69,075.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $53,302 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operation expenses during the period in the amount of $11,030.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Europe

$ 13,272,490

$ 14,113,486

From net realized gain

 

 

Europe

$ 612,576

$ 241,945

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014 A

2013

2014 A

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

302,227

-

$ 12,108,972

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

483,084

-

18,719,498

-

Shares redeemed

(133,151)

-

(5,066,903)

-

Net increase (decrease)

652,160

-

$ 25,761,567

$ -

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

196,712

-

$ 7,929,579

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

218,383

-

8,462,341

-

Shares redeemed

(36,984)

-

(1,400,101)

-

Net increase (decrease)

378,111

-

$ 14,991,819

$ -

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

16,454

-

$ 662,209

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

19,997

-

774,699

-

Shares redeemed

(6,913)

-

(266,573)

-

Net increase (decrease)

29,538

-

$ 1,170,335

$ -

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

43,185

-

$ 1,703,471

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

183,082

-

7,092,587

-

Shares redeemed

(37,236)

-

(1,401,102)

-

Net increase (decrease)

189,031

-

$ 7,394,956

$ -

Europe

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,548,440

9,813,431

$ 332,957,735

$ 335,694,105

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

9,559,313

-

370,423,391

-

Reinvestment of distributions

358,728

448,718

13,351,865

13,676,925

Shares redeemed

(9,647,960)

(5,011,867)

(370,706,278)

(166,283,398)

Net increase (decrease)

8,818,521

5,250,282

$ 346,026,713

$ 183,087,632

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

33,328

-

$ 1,310,054

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

214,439

-

8,309,529

-

Shares redeemed

(91,772)

-

(3,497,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

155,995

-

$ 6,121,906

$ -

A Share transactions for Class A,Class T, Class B,Class C and Institutional Class are for the period March 18,2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014.

11. Merger Information.

On March 21, 2014, the Fund acquired all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund ("Target Funds") pursuant to Agreements and Plans of Reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees ("The Board") on September 18, 2013. The acquisition was accomplished by an exchange of shares of each class of the Fund for corresponding shares then outstanding of the Target Funds at their net asset value on the acquisition date. In addition, the Board approved the creation of additional classes of shares that commenced sale of shares on March 18, 2014. The reorganization provides shareholders of the Target Funds access to a larger portfolio with a similar investment objective and lower expenses. The reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized to the funds or their shareholders. The Target Funds' net assets of $370,423,391, including securities of $369,430,411 and unrealized appreciation of $56,486,181 for Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; and net assets of $43,358,654, including securities of $43,267,919 and unrealized appreciation of $4,301,890 for Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; were combined with the Fund's net assets of $1,103,858,646 for total net assets after the acquisition of $1,517,640,691.

Proforma results of operations of the combined entity for the entire period ended October 31, 2014, as though the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the year (rather than on the actual acquisition dates), are as follows:

Net investment income (loss)

$ 36,003,400

Total net realized gain (loss)

70,453,821

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(148,729,606)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (42,272,385)

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11. Merger Information - continued

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single portfolio since the acquisitions were completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the acquired funds that have been included in the Fund's accompanying Statement of Operations since March 21, 2014.

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Europe Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Europe Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Europe Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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 throughoutthe 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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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Trustees and Officers - continued

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Europe Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in April 2012 and December 2013.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe. Returns of the benchmark index are "net MA," i.e., adjusted for tax withholding rates applicable to U.S.-based funds organized as Massachusetts business trusts. Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class commenced operations after the periods shown in the chart below.

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The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, a securities index, thus leading to a performance adjustment for the same period. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's positive performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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

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

The Board noted that the fund's total expense ratio ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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(U.K.) Inc.

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FIL Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited

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(Hong Kong) Limited

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(Japan) Limited

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Fidelity Distributors Corporation

Smithfield, RI

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Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

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Boston, MA

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Quincy, MA

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Fidelity Advisor®

Europe Fund -

Institutional Class

Annual Report

October 31, 2014

Institutional Class is a class
of Fidelity® Europe Fund

(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.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended October 31, 2014

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

  Institutional Class A

-2.82%

7.07%

6.72%

A The initial offering of Institutional Class shares took place on March 18, 2014. Returns prior to March 18, 2014, are those of Fidelity® Europe Fund, the original class of the fund.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Europe Fund - Institutional Class on October 31, 2004. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Europe Index performed over the same period. See footnote A above for additional information regarding the performance of Institutional Class.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global equities posted a healthy gain for the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, overcoming an October market decline driven by recessionary pressures in China and tepid growth in Europe. The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index rose 8.15%, helped by subdued market volatility for much of the period and supported by solid corporate earnings, especially in the United States. Stocks also benefited from easy monetary policies in Japan and the eurozone, as well as increased stimulus efforts in China. All but three of the 24 industry groups that compose the index marked a positive return. The U.S. (+17%) remained a pillar of strength, while a strongly rising dollar in the latter part of the period detracted from investors' returns in most non-U.S. markets. Canada (+5%) notched broad gains outside of its energy and materials sectors, as did Asia-Pacific ex Japan (+4%), led by investor enthusiasm for companies in India. The U.K., Europe and Japan, meanwhile, all underperformed. The MSCI EAFE Index, representing non-U.S. developed markets, returned -0.48% for the year, driven partly by late-period concern that the eurozone could slip into deflation. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned 0.98% for the year, held back for much of the period by concerns that a slowing Chinese economy may dampen earnings for companies that do business there.

Comments from Stefan Lindblad, who became sole Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Europe Fund October 1, 2014, after serving as Co-Manager: For the 12 months ending October 31, 2014, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned -2.82% versus the -0.99% result of the MSCI Europe Index. Stock selection in health care's pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences segment was weak, as were holdings in the capital goods group in industrials and positioning in consumer discretionary. No exposure to Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and little to British biopharma AstraZeneca, both index heavyweights, dragged on relative results. Instead of Novartis, we chose to emphasize other big pharmas such as Roche Holding, having greater conviction in the company's pipeline for drugs in development. As for AstraZeneca, news in April of the company's potential acquisition lifted health care stocks, including AstraZeneca and Novartis, and the fund missed out on that growth. AstraZeneca was sold by period end. Elsewhere, the fund's position in London-based financial holding company Standard Chartered hurt relative performance. The company suffered, partly due to weak demand from the emerging markets side of its business. Partnership Assurance Group, a U.K. life insurance annuities provider, also detracted from the fund's return. Earlier in 2014, the British government rescinded the requirement that certain pensioners buy annuities, disrupting the company's core business. I sold it by period end. Conversely, stock selection in consumer staples was the greatest relative contributor. Dublin-based Greencore Group continued to perform well for the fund. This non-benchmark company mainly supplies grocery-store chains in Ireland and the United Kingdom. After expanding its offerings to the United States last year, Greencore has become a growing supplier to global coffee chain Starbucks and 7-Eleven stores, pushing the stock higher. Avoiding U.K. grocer Tesco, which was plagued by an accounting-fraud scandal, also helped. In general, I've avoided U.K. grocers because of what I see as a challenging environment with simply too many competitors. Lastly, I'll mention the fund's position in U.K.-headquartered telecommunications company Jazztel, which operates mainly in Spain. French competitor Orange made a bid to acquire Jazztel in September, driving the stock's price up substantially, and I sold our stake to take profits.

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, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

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

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio
B

Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014

Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
May 1, 2014
to October 31, 2014

Class A

1.36%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 900.10

$ 6.51

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.35

$ 6.92

Class T

1.62%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 899.10

$ 7.75

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,017.04

$ 8.24

Class B

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Class C

2.11%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 896.80

$ 10.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,014.57

$ 10.71

Europe

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.70

$ 4.70

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.27

$ 4.99

Institutional Class

.97%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 901.90

$ 4.65

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.32

$ 4.94

A 5% return per year before expenses

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

* 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).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of October 31, 2014

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United Kingdom

24.2%

 

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Switzerland

13.5%

 

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Germany

12.5%

 

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France

11.2%

 

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Sweden

7.4%

 

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Denmark

4.5%

 

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Belgium

4.1%

 

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Netherlands

3.7%

 

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Ireland

3.7%

 

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Other*

15.2%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of April 30, 2014

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United Kingdom

30.4%

 

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Germany

14.5%

 

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France

13.4%

 

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Switzerland

11.7%

 

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United States of America*

4.2%

 

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Sweden

3.4%

 

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Ireland

3.0%

 

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Italy

2.9%

 

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Belgium

2.9%

 

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Other

13.6%

 

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* Includes Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.1

97.2

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.9

2.8

Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals)

4.0

3.2

Nestle SA (Switzerland, Food Products)

3.1

3.7

Total SA (France, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)

2.8

2.8

Shire PLC (Bailiwick of Jersey, Pharmaceuticals)

2.8

0.0

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) (United Kingdom, Tobacco)

2.7

2.2

Bayer AG (Germany, Pharmaceuticals)

2.3

1.8

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (Belgium, Beverages)

2.1

1.7

Nordea Bank AB (Sweden, Banks)

2.1

1.1

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

2.1

1.6

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (Netherlands, Banks)

1.9

1.0

 

25.9

Market Sectors as of October 31, 2014

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

23.4

22.1

Health Care

20.1

12.3

Industrials

14.1

13.5

Consumer Discretionary

13.4

13.5

Consumer Staples

11.3

13.8

Energy

7.0

7.9

Materials

4.5

8.5

Utilities

2.5

1.0

Information Technology

1.9

1.6

Telecommunication Services

0.9

3.0

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Investments October 31, 2014

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.5%

Shares

Value

Austria - 2.2%

Andritz AG

275,800

$ 13,313,235

Erste Group Bank AG

566,700

14,423,352

TOTAL AUSTRIA

27,736,587

Bailiwick of Jersey - 2.8%

Shire PLC

532,100

35,702,276

Belgium - 4.1%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

247,400

27,435,275

Arseus NV

235,257

9,404,513

KBC Groupe SA (a)

301,761

16,165,989

TOTAL BELGIUM

53,005,777

Canada - 1.0%

Suncor Energy, Inc.

372,000

13,209,210

Denmark - 4.5%

Carlsberg A/S Series B

150,800

13,278,626

ISS Holdings A/S (a)

464,300

12,945,211

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

580,900

26,258,262

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (a)

143,800

4,813,105

TOTAL DENMARK

57,295,204

Finland - 1.8%

Amer Group PLC (A Shares)

315,100

6,029,628

Kesko Oyj

170,700

6,464,442

Sampo Oyj (A Shares)

215,700

10,317,521

TOTAL FINLAND

22,811,591

France - 11.2%

Atos Origin SA

110,343

7,617,643

bioMerieux SA

214,100

22,585,445

Bollore Group (d)

13,000

6,157,979

Christian Dior SA

106,595

18,854,750

GDF Suez

716,750

17,384,569

Kering SA

41,700

8,044,866

Publicis Groupe SA (a)

230,446

15,961,059

Rexel SA

692,000

11,624,545

Total SA

613,200

36,610,067

TOTAL FRANCE

144,840,923

Germany - 11.0%

adidas AG

113,000

8,220,225

Bayer AG

212,400

30,196,880

Brenntag AG

277,000

13,398,930

CompuGroup Medical AG

259,600

5,953,315

Continental AG

83,500

16,391,547

Deutsche Post AG

367,777

11,547,342

Deutsche Wohnen AG (Bearer)

426,889

9,618,508

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

359,900

18,513,906

GEA Group AG

337,429

15,516,450

HeidelbergCement Finance AG

124,334

8,463,553

MLP AG

806,454

4,092,962

TOTAL GERMANY

141,913,618

 

Shares

Value

Ireland - 3.7%

Actavis PLC (a)

33,000

$ 8,010,420

CRH PLC

477,500

10,592,592

DCC PLC (United Kingdom)

149,700

8,367,260

Greencore Group PLC

1,417,530

5,950,242

Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a)

140,900

7,825,586

United Drug PLC (United Kingdom)

1,260,200

6,636,481

TOTAL IRELAND

47,382,581

Italy - 0.9%

World Duty Free SpA (a)

1,326,815

11,231,526

Luxembourg - 0.3%

GAGFAH SA (a)

239,500

4,471,928

Netherlands - 3.7%

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a)

1,743,200

24,963,256

Reed Elsevier NV

613,089

14,109,691

Royal DSM NV

140,300

8,784,694

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

47,857,641

Norway - 2.4%

Akastor ASA (d)

492,500

1,697,659

Statoil ASA

740,200

16,939,798

Telenor ASA

522,800

11,750,492

TOTAL NORWAY

30,387,949

Portugal - 0.4%

CTT Correios de Portugal SA

620,621

5,747,434

Spain - 2.5%

Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A

458,100

16,820,193

Red Electrica Corporacion SA (d)

173,000

15,097,600

TOTAL SPAIN

31,917,793

Sweden - 7.4%

Elekta AB (B Shares) (d)

659,502

6,752,077

Getinge AB (B Shares)

643,400

14,943,237

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (B Shares)

490,114

19,493,981

Nordea Bank AB

2,128,200

27,293,668

SKF AB (B Shares)

699,400

13,999,082

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (A Shares)

269,100

12,831,553

TOTAL SWEDEN

95,313,598

Switzerland - 13.5%

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

335,990

14,694,652

Nestle SA

543,828

39,881,158

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate)

172,848

51,007,727

Schindler Holding AG (participation certificate)

63,724

8,901,425

Sonova Holding AG Class B

97,572

15,191,275

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

34,489

10,665,985

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - continued

UBS AG (NY Shares)

731,500

$ 12,713,470

Zurich Insurance Group AG

68,564

20,722,768

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

173,778,460

United Kingdom - 24.1%

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

1,907,757

13,244,981

Babcock International Group PLC

565,200

9,900,447

BG Group PLC

1,272,200

21,202,525

BHP Billiton PLC

764,676

19,756,633

Brit PLC

1,544,900

6,203,155

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

614,400

34,822,713

Bunzl PLC

561,200

15,216,890

Compass Group PLC

820,517

13,204,565

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

515,500

6,250,812

Diageo PLC

625,137

18,436,784

ITV PLC

3,571,900

11,599,356

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (a)

20,082,700

24,799,920

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

369,600

11,913,670

Next PLC

94,200

9,712,083

Prudential PLC

994,030

23,017,787

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

1,413,201

19,057,681

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group PLC

2,142,065

16,561,054

Schroders PLC

195,100

7,524,766

St. James's Place Capital PLC

565,900

6,744,263

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

1,398,683

21,023,298

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

310,193,383

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,171,675,250)


1,254,797,479

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.6%

 

 

 

 

Germany - 1.5%

Volkswagen AG

93,600

19,945,987

 

Shares

Value

United Kingdom - 0.1%

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

127,188,090

$ 203,463

Rolls-Royce Group PLC (C Shares)

269,473,203

431,076

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

634,539

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $20,282,816)


20,580,526

Money Market Funds - 1.8%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

11,795,825

11,795,825

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

11,723,110

11,723,110

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $23,518,935)


23,518,935

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.9%

(Cost $1,215,477,001)

1,298,896,940

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)%

(10,988,638)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,287,908,302

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.

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

$ 31,120

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

879,367

Total

$ 910,487

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the 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

$ 172,799,264

$ 172,799,264

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

146,269,240

25,693,310

120,575,930

-

Energy

89,659,259

14,906,869

74,752,390

-

Financials

303,342,521

230,561,558

72,780,963

-

Health Care

257,406,626

144,438,361

112,968,265

-

Industrials

178,967,141

178,967,141

-

-

Information Technology

24,437,836

24,437,836

-

-

Materials

58,263,457

17,248,247

41,015,210

-

Telecommunication Services

11,750,492

11,750,492

-

-

Utilities

32,482,169

32,482,169

-

-

Money Market Funds

23,518,935

23,518,935

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,298,896,940

$ 876,804,182

$ 422,092,758

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2014. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 40,962,764

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

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

Annual Report

Fidelity Europe Fund


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,115,638) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,191,958,066)

$ 1,275,378,005

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $23,518,935)

23,518,935

 

Total Investments (cost $1,215,477,001)

 

$ 1,298,896,940

Receivable for investments sold

6,146

Receivable for fund shares sold

838,837

Dividends receivable

1,612,366

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

48,053

Prepaid expenses

5,551

Other receivables

614,366

Total assets

1,302,022,259

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

1,171,173

Accrued management fee

813,137

Distribution and service plan fees payable

17,080

Other affiliated payables

285,757

Other payables and accrued expenses

103,700

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

11,723,110

Total liabilities

14,113,957

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,466,120,915

Undistributed net investment income

29,844,004

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

(291,363,495)

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

83,306,878

Net Assets

$ 1,287,908,302

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

October 31, 2014

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

 Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($23,633,047 ÷ 652,160 shares)

$ 36.24

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $36.24)

$ 38.45

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($13,678,513 ÷ 378,111 shares)

$ 36.18

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $36.18)

$ 37.49

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($1,065,313 ÷ 29,538 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($6,818,132 ÷ 189,031 shares)A

$ 36.07

 

 

 

Europe:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,237,046,924 ÷ 34,055,691 shares)

$ 36.32

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,666,373 ÷ 155,995 shares)

$ 36.32

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 October 31, 2014

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 40,591,612

Special dividends

 

6,523,242

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

910,487

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

48,025,341

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(3,667,116)

Total income

 

44,358,225

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee
Basic fee

$ 9,143,338

Performance adjustment

148,411

Transfer agent fees

2,415,898

Distribution and service plan fees

129,159

Accounting and security lending fees

598,378

Custodian fees and expenses

133,460

Independent trustees' compensation

6,011

Registration fees

148,860

Audit

91,082

Legal

17,215

Interest

278

Miscellaneous

75,662

Total expenses before reductions

12,907,752

Expense reductions

(133,407)

12,774,345

Net investment income (loss)

31,583,880

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

61,421,744

Foreign currency transactions

(327,968)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

61,093,776

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

(149,290,349)

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(128,412)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

(149,418,761)

Net gain (loss)

(88,324,985)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (56,741,105)

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
October 31,
2014

Year ended
October 31,
2013

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 31,583,880

$ 13,406,222

Net realized gain (loss)

61,093,776

36,524,479

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(149,418,761)

135,845,543

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(56,741,105)

185,776,244

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(13,272,490)

(14,113,486)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(612,576)

(241,945)

Total distributions

(13,885,066)

(14,355,431)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

401,467,296

183,087,632

Redemption fees

18,788

19,946

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

330,859,913

354,528,391

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

957,048,389

602,519,998

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $29,844,004 and undistributed net investment income of $11,865,416, respectively)

$ 1,287,908,302

$ 957,048,389

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

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.68)

Total from investment operations

  (3.21)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.24

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.14)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.35%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.35%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.35%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 23,633

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class T

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.18

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.29)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.62%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.61%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.61%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.68%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 13,679

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount 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 B

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.66)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.11%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.11%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.11%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,065

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

Financial Highlights - Class C

Year ended October 31,

2014 H

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) E

  .29

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.67)

Total from investment operations

  (3.38)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital E, K

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.07

Total ReturnB, C, D

  (8.57)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I

 

Expenses before reductions

  2.10%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  2.10%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  2.10%A

Net investment income (loss)

  1.19%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 6,818

Portfolio turnover rateG

  80% J

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. ECalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. FFees 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. GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. HFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. IExpense 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. JThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. KAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Financial Highlights - Europe

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

$ 28.52

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .94E

.61

.64

.48

.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (2.00)

7.87

2.45

(2.97)

2.50

Total from investment operations

  (1.06)

8.48

3.09

(2.49)

2.83

Distributions from net investment income

  (.52)

(.70)

(.60)

(.67)

(.52)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.02)

(.01)

(.02)

-

-

Total distributions

  (.54)

(.71)

(.61) I

(.67)

(.52)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital B, H

  -

  -

  -

  -

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

$ 37.92

$ 30.15

$ 27.67

$ 30.83

Total ReturnA

  (2.82)%

28.71%

11.53%

(8.32)%

10.01%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%

1.06%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%

1.05%

.83%

1.10%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%

1.02%

.80%

1.06%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.43% E

1.82%

2.33%

1.56%

1.15%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,237,047

$ 957,048

$ 602,520

$ 621,778

$ 802,527

Portfolio turnover rateD

  80% G

59%

127%

117%

136%

ATotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. CFees 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. DAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. EInvestment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend recorded on February 24, 2014 which amounted to $.20 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.92%. FExpense 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. GThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. HAmount represents less than $.01 per share. ITotal distributions of $.61 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.595 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.

Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Year ended October 31,

2014 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 39.45

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .56

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  (3.69)

Total from investment operations

  (3.13)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital D, J

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 36.32

Total ReturnB, C

  (7.93)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .97%A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .97%A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .96%A

Net investment income (loss)

  2.33%A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,666

Portfolio turnover rateF

  80% I

AAnnualized BTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. CTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. EFees 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. FAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. GFor the period March 18, 2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014. HExpense 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. IThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger. JAmount represents less than $.01 per share.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended October 31, 2014

1. Organization.

Fidelity Europe Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund launched Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class shares and the existing class was designated Europe on March 18,2014. Each class 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 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.

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.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of October 31, 2014, including Information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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

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

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

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and 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. Large, non-recurring dividends recognized by the Fund are presented separately on the Statement of Operations as "Special Dividends" and the impact of these dividends is presented in the Financial Highlights. Interest income and distributions from Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2014, 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.

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, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

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

$ 137,778,879

Gross unrealized depreciation

(57,019,627)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities

$ 80,759,252

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,218,137,688

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

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 29,845,268

Capital loss carryforward

$ (1,044,374,259)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 80,646,191

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

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (87,605,890)

2017

(201,098,352)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (288,704,242)

The Fund acquired $249,261,426 of capital loss carryforwards from Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and $15,642,563 of capital loss carry forwards from Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund when they merged into the Fund in March 2014. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $13,187,073 and $1,543,568 per year, respectively. As a result, at least $173,207,833 of the fund's capital loss carryforward will expire unused and is not included in the capital loss carryforward amounts disclosed above.

In addition, due to large redemptions in a prior period, $201,098,352 of capital losses that existed in the Fund prior to the mergers will be limited to approximately $32,029,274 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

October 31, 2014

October 31,2013

Ordinary Income

$ 13,885,066

$ 14,355,431

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 30 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and securities acquired in the merger, aggregated $1,039,225,902 and $1,018,066,295, respectively.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .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. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Europe as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI Europe Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .71% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.

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

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 36,418

$ 1,391

Class T

.25%

.25%

39,460

41

Class B

.75%

.25%

6,664

5,188

Class C

.75%

.25%

46,617

21,424

 

 

 

$ 129,159

$ 28,044

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

$ 8,498

Class T

1,738

Class B*

145

Class C*

1,981

 

$ 12,362

* 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. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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

 

Amount

% of
Class-Level Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 43,195

.30*

Class T

24,519

.31*

Class B

2,039

.31*

Class C

13,772

.30*

Europe

2,324,986

.18

Institutional Class

7,387

.16*

 

$ 2,415,898

 

* Annualized

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

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 $293 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

$ 6,550,000

.31%

$ 278

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,998 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $879,367.During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Europe's operating expenses by $69,075.

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $53,302 for the period.

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operation expenses during the period in the amount of $11,030.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended October 31,

2014

2013

From net investment income

 

 

Europe

$ 13,272,490

$ 14,113,486

From net realized gain

 

 

Europe

$ 612,576

$ 241,945

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10. Share Transactions.

Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended October 31,

2014 A

2013

2014 A

2013

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

302,227

-

$ 12,108,972

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

483,084

-

18,719,498

-

Shares redeemed

(133,151)

-

(5,066,903)

-

Net increase (decrease)

652,160

-

$ 25,761,567

$ -

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

196,712

-

$ 7,929,579

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

218,383

-

8,462,341

-

Shares redeemed

(36,984)

-

(1,400,101)

-

Net increase (decrease)

378,111

-

$ 14,991,819

$ -

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

16,454

-

$ 662,209

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

19,997

-

774,699

-

Shares redeemed

(6,913)

-

(266,573)

-

Net increase (decrease)

29,538

-

$ 1,170,335

$ -

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

43,185

-

$ 1,703,471

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

183,082

-

7,092,587

-

Shares redeemed

(37,236)

-

(1,401,102)

-

Net increase (decrease)

189,031

-

$ 7,394,956

$ -

Europe

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,548,440

9,813,431

$ 332,957,735

$ 335,694,105

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

9,559,313

-

370,423,391

-

Reinvestment of distributions

358,728

448,718

13,351,865

13,676,925

Shares redeemed

(9,647,960)

(5,011,867)

(370,706,278)

(166,283,398)

Net increase (decrease)

8,818,521

5,250,282

$ 346,026,713

$ 183,087,632

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

33,328

-

$ 1,310,054

$ -

Issued in exchange for shares of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund

214,439

-

8,309,529

-

Shares redeemed

(91,772)

-

(3,497,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

155,995

-

$ 6,121,906

$ -

A Share transactions for Class A,Class T, Class B,Class C and Institutional Class are for the period March 18,2014 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2014.

11. Merger Information.

On March 21, 2014, the Fund acquired all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund ("Target Funds") pursuant to Agreements and Plans of Reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees ("The Board") on September 18, 2013. The acquisition was accomplished by an exchange of shares of each class of the Fund for corresponding shares then outstanding of the Target Funds at their net asset value on the acquisition date. In addition, the Board approved the creation of additional classes of shares that commenced sale of shares on March 18, 2014. The reorganization provides shareholders of the Target Funds access to a larger portfolio with a similar investment objective and lower expenses. The reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized to the funds or their shareholders. The Target Funds' net assets of $370,423,391, including securities of $369,430,411 and unrealized appreciation of $56,486,181 for Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; and net assets of $43,358,654, including securities of $43,267,919 and unrealized appreciation of $4,301,890 for Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund; were combined with the Fund's net assets of $1,103,858,646 for total net assets after the acquisition of $1,517,640,691.

Proforma results of operations of the combined entity for the entire period ended October 31, 2014, as though the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the year (rather than on the actual acquisition dates), are as follows:

Net investment income (loss)

$ 36,003,400

Total net realized gain (loss)

70,453,821

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(148,729,606)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (42,272,385)

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11. Merger Information - continued

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single portfolio since the acquisitions were completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the acquired funds that have been included in the Fund's accompanying Statement of Operations since March 21, 2014.

12. Other.

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Investment Trust and the Shareholders of Fidelity Europe Fund:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Europe Fund (a fund of Fidelity Investment Trust) at October 31, 2014, 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 periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fidelity Europe Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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 are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 19, 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 throughoutthe 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, each of the Trustees oversees 174 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 407 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.

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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Trustees and Officers - continued

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 Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present), and 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 board of Artis-Naples, Naples, Florida, and as a Trustee for Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-2014), a Director of FMR (2007-2014), and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2007-2014).

Charles S. Morrison (1960)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Trustee

 

Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.

* 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.

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: 2001

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).

Timothy M. Cohen (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as a Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

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.

Howard J. Galligan III (1966)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Financial Officer

 

Mr. Galligan also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Galligan serves as President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2014-present) and as a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Galligan served as Chief Administrative Officer of Asset Management (2011-2014) and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Investment Support for Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2003-2011).

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 SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), 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) Limited (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.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Trustee or Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as a Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present) and 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).

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.

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.

Linda J. Wondrack (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2014

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Ms. Wondrack is Executive Vice President and head of the Ethics Office and Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Ms. Wondrack also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2014-present); Chief Compliance Officer of Impresa Management LLC (2013-present); and Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), Fidelity Management & Research Company, Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., Ballyrock Investment Advisors LLC, and Northern Neck Investors LLC (2012-present). Previously, Ms. Wondrack served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (2005-2012); Chief Compliance Officer for certain funds within the Columbia Family of Funds (2007-2012); and Senior Vice President of Compliance Risk Management at Bank of America (2005-2010).

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 fund will notify shareholders in January 2015 of amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Europe Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the 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 (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 the 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 2014 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 connection with separate internal corporate reorganizations involving Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (FMR Japan), the Board approved certain non-material amendments to the fund's sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FMR Japan to reflect that, after these reorganizations, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited will carry on the business of FMR U.K. and FMR Japan, respectively. The Board noted that no changes to the portfolio managers or to the foreign research or investment advisory services provided to the fund were expected in connection with either reorganization and that the same personnel and resources would continue to be available to the fund at the new entities.

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 of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among 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 part of the Fidelity family of funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered Fidelity's staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of FMR and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), 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. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity 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 Fidelity's trading and risk management capabilities and resources and global compliance infrastructure, 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.

In 2014, the Board formed an ad hoc Committee on Transfer Agency Fees to review the variety of transfer agency fee structures throughout the industry and Fidelity's competitive positioning with respect to industry participants.

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 income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) 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; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop and implement technology to improve security and increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in the money market fund lineup.

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 noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in April 2012 and December 2013.

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 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 underperformance.

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 often 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, 75% beaten) and 75th percentile (bottom of box, 25% beaten) of the peer universe. Returns of the benchmark index are "net MA," i.e., adjusted for tax withholding rates applicable to U.S.-based funds organized as Massachusetts business trusts. Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class commenced operations after the periods shown in the chart below.

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The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, a securities index, thus leading to a performance adjustment for the same period. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.

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

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. 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, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment, 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 hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than the fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. 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. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. 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 rate ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Europe Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2013. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's positive performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking.

The Board also noted that, in August 2013, the ad hoc Committee on Management Fees was formed to conduct an in-depth review of the management fee rates of Fidelity's active equity mutual funds. The Committee focused on the following areas: (i) standard fee structures; (ii) research consumption and trading evolution; (iii) management fee competitiveness/profitability by category; and (iv) factors that drive institutional pricing.

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

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

The Board noted that the fund's total expense ratio ranked below its competitive median for 2013.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, 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 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, Fidelity presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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

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

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

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity 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 group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under FMR's management plus sector fund assets previously under FMR's management and currently managed by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC). 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 group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) Fidelity's strategic marketing and product lineup goals; (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; (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; and (x) the process by which Fidelity determines sub-advisory fees for funds it advises.

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

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

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

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited

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

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Quincy, MA

(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)

AEUFI-UANN-1214
1.9586001.100

Item 2. Code of Ethics

As of the end of the period, October 31, 2014, Fidelity Investment Trust (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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity China Region Fund, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund and Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (the "Funds"):

Services Billed by PwC

October 31, 2014 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Fidelity Canada Fund

$63,000

$-

$5,300

$2,500

Fidelity China Region Fund

$61,000

$-

$5,300

$2,200

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

$62,000

$-

$5,300

$2,000

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

$78,000

$-

$5,500

$2,600

Fidelity Europe Fund

$64,000

$-

$6,400

$2,100

Fidelity Japan Fund

$62,000

$-

$5,300

$1,800

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

$52,000

$-

$5,300

$1,800

Fidelity Latin America Fund

$63,000

$-

$5,300

$2,100

Fidelity Nordic Fund

$51,000

$-

$10,300

$1,800

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

$62,000

$-

$5,500

$1,900

October 31, 2013 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Fidelity Canada Fund

$63,000

$-

$5,200

$2,600

Fidelity China Region Fund

$60,000

$-

$5,200

$2,000

Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund

$62,000

$-

$5,200

$2,000

Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund

$78,000

$-

$5,400

$2,500

Fidelity Europe Fund

$63,000

$-

$9,800

$1,700

Fidelity Japan Fund

$62,000

$-

$5,200

$1,700

Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund

$51,000

$-

$5,200

$1,600

Fidelity Latin America Fund

$64,000

$-

$5,200

$2,200

Fidelity Nordic Fund

$51,000

$-

$5,200

$1,600

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

$63,000

$-

$5,400

$1,700

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

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

Services Billed by PwC

 

October 31, 2014A

October 31, 2013A

Audit-Related Fees

$4,430,000

$5,395,000

Tax Fees

$-

$-

All Other Fees

$-

$50,000

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

Billed By

October 31, 2014 A

October 31, 2013 A

PwC

$5,720,000

$6,370,000

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The trust's Audit Committee has considered non-audit services that were not pre-approved that were provided by PwC to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC in its audit of the Funds, taking into account representations from PwC, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding its independence from the Funds 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 Funds' last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Funds or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

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

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

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

(a)(ii) There was no change in the trust's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the 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 Investment Trust

By:

/s/Kenneth B. Robins

 

Kenneth B. Robins

 

President and Treasurer

 

 

Date:

December 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:

December 26, 2014

By:

/s/Howard J. Galligan III

 

Howard J. Galligan III

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date:

December 26, 2014