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 811-03114
Fidelity Select Portfolios
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
245 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Margaret Carey, 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: | February 28 |
|
|
Date of reporting period: | August 31, 2023 |
Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Information Technology Sector
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio
Semiconductors Portfolio
Software and IT Services Portfolio
Tech Hardware Portfolio
Technology Portfolio
(Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio formerly named IT Services Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Visa, Inc. Class A | 22.4 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 15.9 | |
Accenture PLC Class A | 11.5 | |
MongoDB, Inc. Class A | 4.2 | |
Block, Inc. Class A | 4.0 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc. | 3.5 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 3.5 | |
Fiserv, Inc. | 3.4 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | 3.0 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | 2.5 | |
| 73.9 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Financial Services | 53.8 | |
IT Services | 23.3 | |
Professional Services | 8.5 | |
Software | 7.9 | |
Diversified Consumer Services | 2.5 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 2.0 | |
Consumer Finance | 0.7 | |
Communications Equipment | 0.6 | |
Broadline Retail | 0.3 | |
|
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Broadline Retail - 0.3% | | | |
Broadline Retail - 0.3% | | | |
Global-e Online Ltd. (a)(b) | | 140,925 | 5,584,858 |
Communications Equipment - 0.6% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 0.6% | | | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 217,300 | 11,762,449 |
Consumer Finance - 0.7% | | | |
Consumer Finance - 0.7% | | | |
NerdWallet, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,525,523 | 13,729,707 |
Diversified Consumer Services - 2.5% | | | |
Specialized Consumer Services - 2.5% | | | |
H&R Block, Inc. (b) | | 1,289,200 | 51,542,216 |
Financial Services - 53.8% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 53.8% | | | |
Block, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,391,600 | 80,225,740 |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | 562,017 | 68,223,244 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 151,600 | 41,194,268 |
Global Payments, Inc. | | 478,400 | 60,608,496 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 775,100 | 319,837,264 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 543,440 | 33,970,434 |
Remitly Global, Inc. (a) | | 1,126,100 | 28,321,415 |
The Western Union Co. | | 4,800 | 59,280 |
Visa, Inc. Class A (b) | | 1,840,048 | 452,062,992 |
WEX, Inc. (a) | | 700 | 137,326 |
| | | 1,084,640,459 |
Interactive Media & Services - 2.0% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 2.0% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | | 190,000 | 25,872,300 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a) | | 46,100 | 13,640,529 |
| | | 39,512,829 |
IT Services - 23.3% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 6.4% | | | |
Cloudflare, Inc. (a) | | 107,800 | 7,010,234 |
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (a) | | 220,100 | 83,924,130 |
Okta, Inc. (a) | | 192,600 | 16,084,026 |
Snowflake, Inc. (a)(b) | | 80,900 | 12,689,165 |
Twilio, Inc. Class A (a)(b) | | 136,600 | 8,702,786 |
| | | 128,410,341 |
IT Consulting & Other Services - 16.9% | | | |
Accenture PLC Class A | | 715,180 | 231,553,829 |
Amdocs Ltd. | | 405,900 | 36,206,280 |
EPAM Systems, Inc. (a) | | 83,600 | 21,651,564 |
Gartner, Inc. (a) | | 147,200 | 51,472,896 |
| | | 340,884,569 |
TOTAL IT SERVICES | | | 469,294,910 |
Professional Services - 8.5% | | | |
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 5.5% | | | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 2,428,500 | 70,985,055 |
WNS Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 602,292 | 39,359,782 |
| | | 110,344,837 |
Human Resource & Employment Services - 3.0% | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | 106,175 | 27,033,217 |
Manpower, Inc. (b) | | 220,800 | 17,414,496 |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | 57,300 | 16,894,332 |
| | | 61,342,045 |
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | | | 171,686,882 |
Software - 7.9% | | | |
Application Software - 4.8% | | | |
Intuit, Inc. | | 130,456 | 70,682,365 |
Samsara, Inc. (a) | | 562,900 | 15,400,944 |
Workday, Inc. Class A (a) | | 42,700 | 10,440,150 |
| | | 96,523,459 |
Systems Software - 3.1% | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 113,200 | 37,102,432 |
UiPath, Inc. Class A (a)(b) | | 1,640,100 | 25,929,981 |
| | | 63,032,413 |
TOTAL SOFTWARE | | | 159,555,872 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,029,794,935) | | | 2,007,310,182 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 4.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) (Cost $87,231,040) | | 87,222,317 | 87,231,040 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 103.9% (Cost $1,117,025,975) | 2,094,541,222 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (3.9)% | (77,873,279) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 2,016,667,943 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 1,121,615 | 136,180,176 | 137,301,791 | 109,757 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 548,084,985 | 885,114,236 | 1,345,968,181 | 112,635 | - | - | 87,231,040 | 0.3% |
Total | 549,206,600 | 1,021,294,412 | 1,483,269,972 | 222,392 | - | - | 87,231,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 2,007,310,182 | 2,007,310,182 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 87,231,040 | 87,231,040 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 2,094,541,222 | 2,094,541,222 | - | - |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $85,240,600) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,029,794,935) | $ | 2,007,310,182 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $87,231,040) | | 87,231,040 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,117,025,975) | | | $ | 2,094,541,222 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 34,181,307 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 129,952 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,045,183 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 28,461 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 7,718 |
Other receivables | | | | 23,548 |
Total assets | | | | 2,129,957,391 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 71,523 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 23,174,949 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 1,527,355 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 865,617 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 336,043 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 99,011 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 87,214,950 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 113,289,448 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,016,667,943 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 967,817,942 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 1,048,850,001 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,016,667,943 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,016,667,943 ÷ 33,696,450 shares) | | | $ | 59.85 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 6,948,047 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $112,635 from security lending) | | | | 222,392 |
Total Income | | | | 7,170,439 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 5,313,533 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,763,600 | | |
Accounting fees | | 271,871 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 19,341 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 7,995 | | |
Registration fees | | 11,459 | | |
Audit | | 19,484 | | |
Legal | | 4,496 | | |
Interest | | 14,316 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 56,614 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 7,482,709 | | |
Expense reductions | | (63,461) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 7,419,248 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (248,809) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 81,931,519 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 81,931,519 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 82,332,944 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 18 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 82,332,962 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 164,264,481 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 164,015,672 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (248,809) | $ | 659,594 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 81,931,519 | | 1,424,399 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 82,332,962 | | (348,839,323) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 164,015,672 | | (346,755,330) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (148,388) | | (302,562,844) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 26,835,985 | | 102,221,072 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 138,310 | | 284,601,905 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (260,641,530) | | (524,875,862) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (233,667,235) | | (138,052,885) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (69,799,951) | | (787,371,059) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 2,086,467,894 | | 2,873,838,953 |
End of period | $ | 2,016,667,943 | $ | 2,086,467,894 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 473,523 | | 1,767,664 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 2,460 | | 4,611,673 |
Redeemed | | (4,603,190) | | (9,454,797) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (4,127,207) | | (3,075,460) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 55.16 | $ | 70.27 | $ | 93.94 | $ | 73.62 | $ | 64.96 | $ | 58.69 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | (.01) | | .02 | | (.27) | | (.09) | | .03 | | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.70 | | (7.56) | | (10.44) | | 25.34 | | 10.36 | | 8.92 |
Total from investment operations | | 4.69 | | (7.54) | | (10.71) | | 25.25 | | 10.39 | | 8.96 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - D | | (.01) | | - | | (.01) | | (.03) | | (.03) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (7.55) | | (12.96) | | (4.93) | | (1.70) | | (2.66) |
Total distributions | | - D | | (7.57) E | | (12.96) | | (4.93) E | | (1.73) | | (2.69) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 59.85 | $ | 55.16 | $ | 70.27 | $ | 93.94 | $ | 73.62 | $ | 64.96 |
Total Return F,G | | 8.51% | | (11.88)% | | (13.31)% | | 34.67% | | 15.99% | | 16.04% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% J,K | | .73% | | .70% | | .72% | | .73% | | .74% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% J,K | | .73% | | .70% | | .72% | | .73% | | .74% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% J,K | | .73% | | .70% | | .72% | | .73% | | .74% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.02)% J,K | | .03% | | (.29)% | | (.11)% | | .04% | | .06% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 2,016,668 | $ | 2,086,468 | $ | 2,873,839 | $ | 4,135,311 | $ | 4,099,114 | $ | 2,867,321 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 35% K | | 43% | | 41% | | 31% | | 24% | | 26% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JProxy expenses are not annualized.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
NVIDIA Corp. | 24.8 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 8.4 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | 8.0 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | 7.1 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 5.0 | |
GlobalFoundries, Inc. | 4.9 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 4.6 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | 3.7 | |
Lam Research Corp. | 3.6 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | 3.5 | |
| 73.6 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 96.6 | |
Electrical Equipment | 0.2 | |
Metals & Mining | 0.1 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 0.0 | |
Software | 0.0 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 0.0 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Semiconductors Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Electrical Equipment - 0.2% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 0.2% | | | |
Array Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 563,300 | 14,009,271 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.0% | | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 0.0% | | | |
Aeva Technologies, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,097,800 | 1,034,786 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 96.2% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 13.8% | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 72,500 | 11,075,100 |
ASML Holding NV (depository receipt) | | 596,400 | 393,940,092 |
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a) | | 1,631,361 | 206,416,107 |
KLA Corp. | | 29,013 | 14,560,754 |
Lam Research Corp. | | 595,273 | 418,119,755 |
Nova Ltd. (a)(b) | | 1,109,328 | 143,036,752 |
Teradyne, Inc. (b) | | 3,692,022 | 398,258,413 |
| | | 1,585,406,973 |
Semiconductors - 82.4% | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) | | 3,307,918 | 349,713,091 |
Allegro MicroSystems LLC (a)(b) | | 3,913,000 | 149,672,250 |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd. (a) | | 513,296 | 16,194,489 |
Ambarella, Inc. (a) | | 312,589 | 19,427,406 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | 63,338 | 11,513,582 |
Broadcom, Inc. | | 567,727 | 523,949,571 |
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a) | | 518,279 | 42,519,609 |
GlobalFoundries, Inc. (a)(b) | | 10,263,797 | 567,074,784 |
Impinj, Inc. (a)(b)(c) | | 1,881,096 | 125,224,561 |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (a) | | 2,137,957 | 207,937,698 |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 2,078,063 | 175,721,007 |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | 13,916,173 | 810,617,077 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | 5,166,661 | 422,839,536 |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | 4,508,900 | 315,352,466 |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | 502,561 | 261,939,819 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 5,779,268 | 2,852,357,721 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 4,674,214 | 961,579,304 |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | | 9,327,088 | 918,345,084 |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | 1,495,686 | 162,640,896 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 6,079,300 | 568,840,101 |
| | | 9,463,460,052 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 11,048,867,025 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $6,502,040,987) | | | 11,063,911,082 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.0% | | | |
Electronic Components - 0.0% | | | |
Menlo Micro, Inc. Series C (a)(d)(e) | | 739,500 | 732,105 |
Metals & Mining - 0.1% | | | |
Precious Metals & Minerals - 0.1% | | | |
Diamond Foundry, Inc. Series C (a)(d)(e) | | 189,999 | 6,315,567 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.3% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 0.1% | | | |
Astera Labs, Inc.: | | | |
Series A (a)(d)(e) | | 269,049 | 2,550,585 |
Series B (a)(d)(e) | | 45,810 | 434,279 |
Series C (a)(d)(e) | | 185,800 | 1,761,384 |
Series D (a)(d)(e) | | 1,092,759 | 10,359,355 |
| | | 15,105,603 |
Semiconductors - 0.2% | | | |
Alif Semiconductor Series C (a)(d)(e) | | 444,283 | 8,659,076 |
GaN Systems, Inc.: | | | |
Series F1 (a)(d)(e) | | 496,628 | 5,497,672 |
Series F2 (a)(d)(e) | | 262,241 | 2,903,008 |
Retym, Inc. Series C (d)(e) | | 458,946 | 3,556,832 |
SiMa.ai: | | | |
Series B (a)(d)(e) | | 309,900 | 1,912,083 |
Series B1 (a)(d)(e) | | 163,147 | 1,174,658 |
| | | 23,703,329 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 38,808,932 |
Software - 0.0% | | | |
Systems Software - 0.0% | | | |
Tenstorrent, Inc. Series C1 (a)(d)(e) | | 8,800 | 489,104 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.0% | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.0% | | | |
Lightmatter, Inc. Series C (d)(e) | | 271,273 | 4,454,303 |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $47,237,832) | | | 50,800,011 |
| | | |
Preferred Securities - 0.1% |
| | Principal Amount (f) | Value ($) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1% | | | |
Semiconductors - 0.1% | | | |
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% (d)(e)(g) | | 11,640,267 | 14,325,677 |
Software - 0.0% | | | |
Systems Software - 0.0% | | | |
Tenstorrent, Inc. 0% (d)(e)(g) | | 490,000 | 458,150 |
TOTAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Cost $12,130,267) | | | 14,783,827 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 3.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (h) | | 123,998,544 | 124,023,344 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (h)(i) | | 287,467,793 | 287,496,540 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $411,519,884) | | | 411,519,884 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.5% (Cost $6,972,928,970) | 11,541,014,804 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.5)% | (57,746,728) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 11,483,268,076 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $65,583,838 or 0.6% of net assets. |
(f) | Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(g) | Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date. |
(h) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(i) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Alif Semiconductor Series C | 3/08/22 | 9,018,296 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series A | 5/17/22 | 2,736,094 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series B | 5/17/22 | 465,865 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C | 8/24/21 | 624,622 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series D | 5/17/22 - 5/27/22 | 11,112,812 |
| | |
Diamond Foundry, Inc. Series C | 3/15/21 | 4,559,976 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F1 | 11/30/21 | 4,211,405 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F2 | 11/30/21 | 2,223,804 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% | 11/30/21 | 11,640,267 |
| | |
Lightmatter, Inc. Series C | 5/19/23 | 4,464,286 |
| | |
Menlo Micro, Inc. Series C | 2/09/22 | 980,207 |
| | |
Retym, Inc. Series C | 5/17/23 - 6/20/23 | 3,571,426 |
| | |
SiMa.ai Series B | 5/10/21 | 1,588,981 |
| | |
SiMa.ai Series B1 | 4/25/22 - 10/17/22 | 1,156,859 |
| | |
Tenstorrent, Inc. Series C1 | 4/23/21 | 523,198 |
| | |
Tenstorrent, Inc. 0% | 4/23/21 | 490,000 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 91,823,488 | 1,773,485,801 | 1,741,285,945 | 5,200,236 | - | - | 124,023,344 | 0.3% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 119,203,612 | 1,442,422,437 | 1,274,129,509 | 1,532,089 | - | - | 287,496,540 | 1.0% |
Total | 211,027,100 | 3,215,908,238 | 3,015,415,454 | 6,732,325 | - | - | 411,519,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Impinj, Inc. | 8,895,752 | 176,513,603 | - | - | - | (60,184,794) | 125,224,561 |
Total | 8,895,752 | 176,513,603 | - | - | - | (60,184,794) | 125,224,561 |
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 11,063,911,082 | 11,063,911,082 | - | - |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 50,800,011 | - | - | 50,800,011 |
|
Preferred Securities | 14,783,827 | - | - | 14,783,827 |
|
Money Market Funds | 411,519,884 | 411,519,884 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 11,541,014,804 | 11,475,430,966 | - | 65,583,838 |
Semiconductors Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $282,703,959) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $6,376,458,537) | $ | 11,004,270,359 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $411,519,884) | | 411,519,884 | | |
Other affiliated issuers (cost $184,950,549) | | 125,224,561 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $6,972,928,970) | | | $ | 11,541,014,804 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 362,306,411 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 17,897,390 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 3,603,239 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 1,243,571 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 24,717 |
Other receivables | | | | 238,508 |
Total assets | | | | 11,926,328,640 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 140,316,770 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 8,793,427 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 4,832,432 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 1,373,563 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 247,832 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 287,496,540 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 443,060,564 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 11,483,268,076 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 6,032,033,592 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 5,451,234,484 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 11,483,268,076 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($11,483,268,076 ÷ 466,185,725 shares) | | | $ | 24.63 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 30,001,226 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,532,089 from security lending) | | | | 6,732,325 |
Total Income | | | | 36,733,551 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 25,206,760 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 6,784,465 | | |
Accounting fees | | 574,016 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 22,820 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 30,132 | | |
Registration fees | | 212,127 | | |
Audit | | 19,910 | | |
Legal | | 2,727 | | |
Interest | | 3,636 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 23,296 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 32,879,889 | | |
Expense reductions | | (290,242) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 32,589,647 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 4,143,904 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 933,148,962 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (181) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 933,148,781 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 1,772,667,157 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | (60,184,794) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 145 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 1,712,482,508 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 2,645,631,289 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 2,649,775,193 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 4,143,904 | $ | 11,921,903 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 933,148,781 | | 102,226,545 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 1,712,482,508 | | (478,501,687) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 2,649,775,193 | | (364,353,239) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (19,318,442) | | (401,716,905) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 1,980,513,356 | | 1,289,524,725 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 17,971,554 | | 378,004,092 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (910,126,133) | | (1,563,929,144) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 1,088,358,777 | | 103,599,673 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 3,718,815,528 | | (662,470,471) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 7,764,452,548 | | 8,426,923,019 |
End of period | $ | 11,483,268,076 | $ | 7,764,452,548 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 88,973,461 | | 74,773,935 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 938,463 | | 22,013,643 |
Redeemed | | (41,877,267) | | (95,214,839) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 48,034,657 | | 1,572,739 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 18.57 | $ | 20.23 | $ | 17.59 | $ | 11.47 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 11.77 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .01 | | .03 | | .01 | | .07 | | .09 | | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 6.10 | | (.71) | | 4.30 | | 7.37 | | 2.39 | | (.35) |
Total from investment operations | | 6.11 | | (.68) | | 4.31 | | 7.44 | | 2.48 | | (.25) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.03) | | (.01) | | (.08) | | (.10) | | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.05) | | (.95) | | (1.66) | | (1.24) | | (.33) | | (2.05) |
Total distributions | | (.05) | | (.98) | | (1.67) | | (1.32) | | (.42) E | | (2.11) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 24.63 | $ | 18.57 | $ | 20.23 | $ | 17.59 | $ | 11.47 | $ | 9.41 |
Total Return F,G | | 32.94% | | (2.91)% | | 24.57% | | 70.47% | | 26.01% | | .19% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .68% J | | .69% | | .68% | | .70% | | .72% | | .73% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .68% J | | .69% | | .67% | | .70% | | .72% | | .73% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .68% J | | .69% | | .67% | | .69% | | .71% | | .72% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .09% J | | .17% | | .03% | | .53% | | .85% | | .92% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 11,483,268 | $ | 7,764,453 | $ | 8,426,923 | $ | 5,717,786 | $ | 3,778,557 | $ | 3,052,506 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 50% J | | 35% | | 33% | | 87% | | 114% | | 130% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on May 11, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Microsoft Corp. | 23.4 | |
Adobe, Inc. | 7.6 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 6.1 | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A | 3.0 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 3.0 | |
Oracle Corp. | 2.7 | |
Workday, Inc. Class A | 2.6 | |
Autodesk, Inc. | 2.5 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 2.5 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A | 2.1 | |
| 55.5 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Software | 67.1 | |
IT Services | 17.5 | |
Financial Services | 5.8 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 4.1 | |
Entertainment | 1.4 | |
Professional Services | 0.9 | |
Health Care Technology | 0.2 | |
Ground Transportation | 0.2 | |
Media | 0.1 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Software and IT Services Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Entertainment - 1.4% | | | |
Interactive Home Entertainment - 1.4% | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | 814,900 | 74,962,651 |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | 655,500 | 78,646,890 |
| | | 153,609,541 |
Financial Services - 5.8% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 5.8% | | | |
Adyen BV (a)(b) | | 52,400 | 43,755,122 |
Block, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,686,600 | 97,232,490 |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | 547,700 | 30,594,522 |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | 263,900 | 32,034,821 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 125,200 | 34,020,596 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 318,100 | 131,260,784 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 605,300 | 37,837,303 |
Toast, Inc. (a) | | 2,690,900 | 59,657,253 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 543,920 | 133,630,266 |
WEX, Inc. (a) | | 80,600 | 15,812,108 |
| | | 615,835,265 |
Ground Transportation - 0.2% | | | |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 0.2% | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 373,200 | 17,626,236 |
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | | | |
Doximity, Inc. (a) | | 768,740 | 18,326,762 |
Interactive Media & Services - 4.1% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 4.1% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | | 2,376,300 | 323,580,771 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a) | | 234,000 | 69,238,260 |
Zoominfo Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 2,495,500 | 44,968,910 |
| | | 437,787,941 |
IT Services - 17.5% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 8.8% | | | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 1,026,200 | 107,843,358 |
Cloudflare, Inc. (a) | | 720,349 | 46,844,295 |
GoDaddy, Inc. (a) | | 1,449,500 | 105,103,245 |
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (a) | | 517,200 | 197,208,360 |
Okta, Inc. (a) | | 1,535,291 | 128,212,151 |
Snowflake, Inc. (a) | | 1,255,900 | 196,987,915 |
Twilio, Inc. Class A (a) | | 2,125,529 | 135,417,453 |
Wix.com Ltd. (a) | | 258,300 | 25,512,291 |
| | | 943,129,068 |
IT Consulting & Other Services - 8.7% | | | |
Accenture PLC Class A | | 661,300 | 214,109,101 |
Capgemini SA | | 691,100 | 128,973,965 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A | | 3,073,300 | 220,079,013 |
DXC Technology Co. (a) | | 658,600 | 13,659,364 |
EPAM Systems, Inc. (a) | | 551,325 | 142,787,662 |
Gartner, Inc. (a) | | 148,800 | 52,032,384 |
IBM Corp. | | 1,028,300 | 150,985,289 |
| | | 922,626,778 |
TOTAL IT SERVICES | | | 1,865,755,846 |
Media - 0.1% | | | |
Publishing - 0.1% | | | |
The New York Times Co. Class A | | 236,500 | 10,469,855 |
Professional Services - 0.9% | | | |
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 0.4% | | | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 1,243,664 | 36,352,299 |
Human Resource & Employment Services - 0.5% | | | |
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc. (a) | | 762,542 | 55,299,546 |
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | | | 91,651,845 |
Software - 67.1% | | | |
Application Software - 35.3% | | | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | 1,454,100 | 813,336,294 |
Alteryx, Inc. Class A (a) | | 289,700 | 8,551,944 |
Amplitude, Inc. (a) | | 2,755,675 | 32,186,284 |
Aspen Technology, Inc. (a) | | 157,662 | 30,586,428 |
Atlassian Corp. PLC (a) | | 1,026,650 | 209,498,199 |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | | 1,199,600 | 266,239,224 |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 332,500 | 38,337,250 |
Blackbaud, Inc. (a) | | 623,800 | 47,477,418 |
BlackLine, Inc. (a) | | 1,542,542 | 92,645,073 |
Confluent, Inc. (a) | | 1,186,685 | 39,267,407 |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | 25,200 | 51,762,575 |
Constellation Software, Inc.: | | | |
warrants 8/22/28 (a)(c) | | 25,200 | 2 |
rights (a) | | 25,200 | 13,988 |
Datadog, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,319,532 | 127,308,447 |
DocuSign, Inc. (a) | | 129,800 | 6,528,940 |
Elastic NV (a) | | 1,830,259 | 113,256,427 |
Everbridge, Inc. (a) | | 1,496,100 | 37,118,241 |
Five9, Inc. (a) | | 1,285,552 | 93,035,398 |
HubSpot, Inc. (a) | | 311,800 | 170,404,936 |
Intuit, Inc. | | 586,758 | 317,911,352 |
New Relic, Inc. (a) | | 342,000 | 29,107,620 |
PTC, Inc. (a) | | 867,000 | 127,596,390 |
RingCentral, Inc. (a) | | 1,766,677 | 54,643,320 |
Salesforce, Inc. (a) | | 2,928,184 | 648,475,629 |
SAP SE | | 24,200 | 3,376,007 |
Workday, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,128,000 | 275,796,000 |
Workiva, Inc. (a) | | 728,676 | 81,502,411 |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 515,245 | 36,597,852 |
| | | 3,752,561,056 |
Systems Software - 31.8% | | | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 558,386 | 91,033,670 |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | 6,352,418 | 128,636,465 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 7,606,102 | 2,492,975,987 |
Oracle Corp. | | 2,364,027 | 284,605,211 |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | | 1,075,800 | 261,742,140 |
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 2,737,680 | 124,208,542 |
| | | 3,383,202,015 |
TOTAL SOFTWARE | | | 7,135,763,071 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $5,264,895,948) | | | 10,346,826,362 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) (Cost $290,995,904) | | 290,937,716 | 290,995,904 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0% (Cost $5,555,891,852) | 10,637,822,266 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.0% | (617,417) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 10,637,204,849 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $43,755,122 or 0.4% of net assets. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 182,356,223 | 863,542,879 | 754,903,198 | 8,479,172 | - | - | 290,995,904 | 0.7% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 102,925 | 11,167,483 | 11,270,408 | 77 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Total | 182,459,148 | 874,710,362 | 766,173,606 | 8,479,249 | - | - | 290,995,904 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 10,346,826,362 | 10,170,721,266 | 176,105,094 | 2 |
|
Money Market Funds | 290,995,904 | 290,995,904 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 10,637,822,266 | 10,461,717,170 | 176,105,094 | 2 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $5,264,895,948) | $ | 10,346,826,362 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $290,995,904) | | 290,995,904 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $5,555,891,852) | | | $ | 10,637,822,266 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 23,423,759 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 3,093,947 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 8,326,011 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 1,614,435 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 27,844 |
Other receivables | | | | 507,122 |
Total assets | | | | 10,674,815,384 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 26,524,362 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 4,845,431 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 4,490,685 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 1,340,900 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 409,157 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 37,610,535 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 10,637,204,849 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 4,831,385,241 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 5,805,819,608 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 10,637,204,849 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($10,637,204,849 ÷ 404,496,873 shares) | | | $ | 26.30 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 29,423,413 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $77 from security lending) | | | | 8,479,249 |
Total Income | | | | 37,902,662 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 25,600,801 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 7,144,926 | | |
Accounting fees | | 577,080 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 30,084 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 34,848 | | |
Registration fees | | 54,929 | | |
Audit | | 18,709 | | |
Legal | | 3,419 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 29,483 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 33,494,279 | | |
Expense reductions | | (308,535) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 33,185,744 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 4,716,918 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 722,186,965 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (10,462) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 722,176,503 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 1,436,267,615 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | (612) | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 1,436,267,003 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 2,158,443,506 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 2,163,160,424 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 4,716,918 | $ | (1,210,231) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 722,176,503 | | 381,731,719 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 1,436,267,003 | | (1,924,482,707) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 2,163,160,424 | | (1,543,961,219) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (9,414,880) | | (738,727,367) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 402,901,184 | | 474,830,990 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 8,761,664 | | 691,638,248 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (603,242,885) | | (1,477,032,652) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (191,580,037) | | (310,563,414) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 1,962,165,507 | | (2,593,252,000) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 8,675,039,342 | | 11,268,291,342 |
End of period | $ | 10,637,204,849 | $ | 8,675,039,342 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 16,556,852 | | 21,172,412 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 386,476 | | 30,858,073 |
Redeemed | | (25,246,866) | | (67,265,870) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (8,303,538) | | (15,235,385) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Software and IT Services Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.02 | $ | 26.33 | $ | 27.31 | $ | 19.90 | $ | 18.71 | $ | 17.89 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .01 | | - E | | (.05) | | (.03) | | .19 F | | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 5.29 | | (3.53) | | 1.03 | | 8.82 | | 3.52 | | 1.81 |
Total from investment operations | | 5.30 | | (3.53) | | .98 | | 8.79 | | 3.71 | | 1.83 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | (.15) | | (.05) | | (.01) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.02) | | (1.78) | | (1.96) | | (1.23) | | (2.47) | | (1.00) |
Total distributions | | (.02) | | (1.78) | | (1.96) | | (1.38) | | (2.52) | | (1.01) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.30 | $ | 21.02 | $ | 26.33 | $ | 27.31 | $ | 19.90 | $ | 18.71 |
Total Return G,H | | 25.25% | | (13.67)% | | 2.98% | | 45.80% | | 21.33% | | 10.90% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .69% K | | .69% | | .67% | | .70% | | .70% | | .72% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .68% K | | .69% | | .67% | | .70% | | .70% | | .72% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .68% K | | .69% | | .67% | | .69% | | .70% | | .71% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .10% K | | (.01)% | | (.17)% | | (.11)% | | .98% F | | .10% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 10,637,205 | $ | 8,675,039 | $ | 11,268,291 | $ | 11,894,544 | $ | 8,031,911 | $ | 6,540,896 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 36% K | | 4% | | 10% | | 22% | | 23% | | 48% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on May 11, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
EAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.15 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .22%.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 12.4 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 11.6 | |
Sony Group Corp. | 10.0 | |
Apple, Inc. | 9.0 | |
Arista Networks, Inc. | 6.0 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 5.0 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 4.9 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | 4.6 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc. | 3.9 | |
CDW Corp. | 3.2 | |
| 70.6 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 36.5 | |
Communications Equipment | 26.0 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 10.2 | |
Household Durables | 10.0 | |
Software | 8.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 4.3 | |
Entertainment | 2.0 | |
Electrical Equipment | 1.1 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 0.7 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Tech Hardware Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.8% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Communications Equipment - 26.0% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 26.0% | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | | 255,909 | 49,961,114 |
Ciena Corp. (a) | | 207,455 | 10,368,601 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 1,807,567 | 103,663,966 |
Extreme Networks, Inc. (a) | | 307,698 | 8,446,310 |
Infinera Corp. (a)(b) | | 814,923 | 3,813,840 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | 143,636 | 40,730,861 |
| | | 216,984,692 |
Electrical Equipment - 1.1% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 1.1% | | | |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | 241,493 | 9,512,409 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 10.2% | | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 2.1% | | | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 129,984 | 17,326,867 |
Electronic Manufacturing Services - 1.3% | | | |
Jabil, Inc. | | 95,483 | 10,925,165 |
Technology Distributors - 6.8% | | | |
CDW Corp. | | 127,036 | 26,823,651 |
Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a) | | 115,159 | 18,435,804 |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | 115,116 | 11,713,053 |
| | | 56,972,508 |
TOTAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS & COMPONENTS | | | 85,224,540 |
Entertainment - 2.0% | | | |
Interactive Home Entertainment - 2.0% | | | |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | 382,819 | 16,414,088 |
Household Durables - 10.0% | | | |
Consumer Electronics - 10.0% | | | |
Sony Group Corp. | | 997,859 | 83,014,396 |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7% | | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a) | | 20,107 | 5,949,460 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.3% | | | |
Semiconductors - 4.3% | | | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 67,723 | 5,726,657 |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | 80,938 | 4,714,639 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 9,778 | 4,825,932 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 1,191,814 | 20,468,285 |
| | | 35,735,513 |
Software - 8.0% | | | |
Systems Software - 8.0% | | | |
Fortinet, Inc. (a) | | 246,415 | 14,836,647 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 31,556 | 10,342,795 |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | | 170,194 | 41,408,200 |
| | | 66,587,642 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 36.5% | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 36.5% | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 399,575 | 75,068,155 |
Dell Technologies, Inc. | | 583,365 | 32,808,448 |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | 651,085 | 38,547,347 |
HP, Inc. | | 280,382 | 8,330,149 |
Pure Storage, Inc. Class A (a) | | 598,829 | 21,911,153 |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 1,914,280 | 96,659,282 |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | 258,729 | 18,315,426 |
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (a) | | 10,335 | 2,842,952 |
Xiaomi Corp. Class B (a)(c) | | 6,250,577 | 9,851,273 |
| | | 304,334,185 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $579,570,264) | | | 823,756,925 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) | | 1,888,263 | 1,888,641 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) | | 3,666,683 | 3,667,050 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $5,555,691) | | | 5,555,691 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.4% (Cost $585,125,955) | 829,312,616 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.6% | 4,663,049 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 833,975,665 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $9,851,273 or 1.2% of net assets. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 1,157,038 | 60,698,335 | 59,966,732 | 78,428 | - | - | 1,888,641 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 7,106,258 | 106,834,924 | 110,274,132 | 4,896 | - | - | 3,667,050 | 0.0% |
Total | 8,263,296 | 167,533,259 | 170,240,864 | 83,324 | - | - | 5,555,691 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 823,756,925 | 703,860,156 | 119,896,769 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 5,555,691 | 5,555,691 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 829,312,616 | 709,415,847 | 119,896,769 | - |
Tech Hardware Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $3,813,732) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $579,570,264) | $ | 823,756,925 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $5,555,691) | | 5,555,691 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $585,125,955) | | | $ | 829,312,616 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 8,286,455 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 108,025 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 492,636 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 6,784 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,423 |
Other receivables | | | | 180,052 |
Total assets | | | | 838,388,991 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 7 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 166,766 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 355,823 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 129,581 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 94,099 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 3,667,050 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 4,413,326 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 833,975,665 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 605,505,326 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 228,470,339 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 833,975,665 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($833,975,665 ÷ 9,546,812 shares) | | | $ | 87.36 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 5,494,540 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $4,896 from security lending) | | | | 83,324 |
Total Income | | | | 5,577,864 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 2,070,313 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 625,481 | | |
Accounting fees | | 123,330 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 26,575 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,825 | | |
Registration fees | | 29,578 | | |
Audit | | 18,863 | | |
Legal | | 3,004 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,510 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,902,479 | | |
Expense reductions | | (24,368) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,878,111 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 2,699,753 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 17,728,250 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (138,147) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 17,590,103 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 83,148,654 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 22,693 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 83,171,347 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 100,761,450 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 103,461,203 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,699,753 | $ | 5,532,964 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 17,590,103 | | (33,604,003) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 83,171,347 | | (97,845,367) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 103,461,203 | | (125,916,406) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (57,420) | | (113,303,240) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 57,805,074 | | 40,943,701 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 53,583 | | 107,418,146 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (44,242,332) | | (105,835,572) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 13,616,325 | | 42,526,275 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 117,020,108 | | (196,693,371) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 716,955,557 | | 913,648,928 |
End of period | $ | 833,975,665 | $ | 716,955,557 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 693,779 | | 520,712 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 657 | | 1,242,912 |
Redeemed | | (530,377) | | (1,384,081) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 164,059 | | 379,543 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 76.41 | $ | 101.48 | $ | 114.74 | $ | 78.64 | $ | 75.84 | $ | 92.81 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .28 | | .57 | | .42 | | .93 D | | 1.51 E | | .81 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 10.68 | | (13.00) | | 5.73 | | 44.83 | | 11.48 | | (1.67) |
Total from investment operations | | 10.96 | | (12.43) | | 6.15 | | 45.76 | | 12.99 | | (.86) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.01) | | (.51) | | (.73) F | | (1.61) | | (.77) | | (.88) F |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (12.13) | | (18.68) F | | (8.05) | | (9.42) | | (15.23) F |
Total distributions | | (.01) | | (12.64) | | (19.41) | | (9.66) | | (10.19) | | (16.11) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 87.36 | $ | 76.41 | $ | 101.48 | $ | 114.74 | $ | 78.64 | $ | 75.84 |
Total Return G,H | | 14.34% | | (13.62)% | | 4.72% | | 62.60% | | 17.80% | | .54% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .73% K | | .73% | | .72% L | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% K | | .73% | | .72% L | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% K | | .73% | | .72% L | | .73% | | .75% | | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .68% K | | .74% | | .38% L | | 1.04% D | | 1.95% E | | .90% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 833,976 | $ | 716,956 | $ | 913,649 | $ | 770,776 | $ | 533,793 | $ | 491,780 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 37% K | | 30% | | 99% N | | 78% | | 116% | | 81% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.44 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .55%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.78 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .94%.
FThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LProxy expenses are not annualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Microsoft Corp. | 17.3 | |
Apple, Inc. | 17.0 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 13.4 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | 4.4 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 4.2 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | 4.0 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.7 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | 3.2 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 3.1 | |
Okta, Inc. | 2.6 | |
| 72.9 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 32.2 | |
Software | 30.9 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 17.5 | |
Communications Equipment | 3.8 | |
IT Services | 3.8 | |
Financial Services | 3.3 | |
Ground Transportation | 2.0 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 1.0 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 0.9 | |
Professional Services | 0.9 | |
Entertainment | 0.7 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 0.1 | |
Chemicals | 0.1 | |
Construction & Engineering | 0.1 | |
Aerospace & Defense | 0.1 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | 0.0 | |
Electrical Equipment | 0.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals | 0.0 | |
Food Products | 0.0 | |
Specialty Retail | 0.0 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 0.0 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Technology Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.0% | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.0% | | | |
Delhivery Private Ltd. (a) | | 579,000 | 3,062,674 |
Chemicals - 0.1% | | | |
Commodity Chemicals - 0.1% | | | |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 24,257 | 10,673,765 |
Communications Equipment - 3.7% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 3.7% | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 7,720,673 | 442,780,597 |
Electrical Equipment - 0.0% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 0.0% | | | |
ESS Tech, Inc. Class A (a) | | 787,286 | 1,125,819 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1% | | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 0.1% | | | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 84,900 | 11,317,170 |
Entertainment - 0.7% | | | |
Movies & Entertainment - 0.7% | | | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | 198,930 | 86,271,962 |
Financial Services - 3.2% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 3.2% | | | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 703,380 | 290,242,723 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 355,787 | 87,409,750 |
| | | 377,652,473 |
Food Products - 0.0% | | | |
Agricultural Products & Services - 0.0% | | | |
Local Bounti Corp. (a) | | 118,993 | 371,258 |
Ground Transportation - 2.0% | | | |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 2.0% | | | |
Lyft, Inc. (a) | | 1,718,528 | 20,244,260 |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 4,548,838 | 214,841,619 |
| | | 235,085,879 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.0% | | | |
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 0.9% | | | |
Airbnb, Inc. Class A (a) | | 840,309 | 110,542,649 |
Restaurants - 0.1% | | | |
Deliveroo PLC Class A (a)(b) | | 6,252,898 | 8,958,845 |
TOTAL HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE | | | 119,501,494 |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7% | | | |
Epic Games, Inc. (a)(c)(d) | | 17,917 | 11,157,991 |
Snap, Inc. Class A (a) | | 6,392,110 | 66,158,339 |
| | | 77,316,330 |
IT Services - 3.8% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 3.7% | | | |
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (a) | | 159,014 | 60,632,038 |
Okta, Inc. (a) | | 3,658,635 | 305,532,609 |
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,122,600 | 74,641,674 |
| | | 440,806,321 |
IT Consulting & Other Services - 0.1% | | | |
Thoughtworks Holding, Inc. (a)(e) | | 1,329,904 | 6,609,623 |
TOTAL IT SERVICES | | | 447,415,944 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% | | | |
Eden Biologics, Inc. (a)(d) | | 1,015,442 | 0 |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | | | |
Chime Biologics Wuhan Co. Ltd. (a)(d) | | 1,015,442 | 528,873 |
Professional Services - 0.8% | | | |
Human Resource & Employment Services - 0.8% | | | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | 312,800 | 92,225,952 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 32.0% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 2.0% | | | |
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands) | | 125,950 | 82,815,672 |
Teradyne, Inc. | | 1,404,428 | 151,495,648 |
| | | 234,311,320 |
Semiconductors - 30.0% | | | |
GlobalFoundries, Inc. (a) | | 5,179,805 | 286,184,226 |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | 8,837,674 | 514,794,511 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | 166,118 | 13,595,097 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 3,192,057 | 1,575,439,732 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 2,395,646 | 492,832,295 |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | | 4,831,047 | 475,664,888 |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | 1 | 17 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 10,628,488 | 182,534,289 |
| | | 3,541,045,055 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 3,775,356,375 |
Software - 30.6% | | | |
Application Software - 9.5% | | | |
Algolia, Inc. (a)(c)(d) | | 153,503 | 2,218,118 |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a)(e) | | 1,090,800 | 125,769,240 |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a)(c) | | 102,045 | 1,091,882 |
Convoy, Inc. warrants (a)(c)(d) | | 13,357 | 34,995 |
Dynatrace, Inc. (a) | | 1,424,100 | 68,641,620 |
HashiCorp, Inc. (a)(e) | | 2,569,494 | 74,926,445 |
HubSpot, Inc. (a)(e) | | 202,976 | 110,930,444 |
Intuit, Inc. | | 66,613 | 36,091,590 |
Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a) | | 320,357 | 64,910,735 |
Nutanix, Inc. Class B (a)(b) | | 72,872 | 2,266,319 |
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. (a) | | 69,867 | 274,577 |
Salesforce, Inc. (a) | | 1,685,152 | 373,193,762 |
Splunk, Inc. (a) | | 2,101,300 | 254,803,638 |
Stripe, Inc. Class B (a)(c)(d) | | 38,600 | 716,416 |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 50,928 | 3,617,416 |
| | | 1,119,487,197 |
Systems Software - 21.1% | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 6,240,886 | 2,045,512,795 |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | | 342,900 | 83,427,570 |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | | 611,631 | 360,146,682 |
| | | 2,489,087,047 |
TOTAL SOFTWARE | | | 3,608,574,244 |
Specialty Retail - 0.0% | | | |
Automotive Retail - 0.0% | | | |
Cazoo Group Ltd. (a)(c) | | 7,205 | 8,142 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 17.5% | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 17.5% | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 10,682,350 | 2,006,893,095 |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | 447,960 | 31,711,088 |
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (a) | | 85,800 | 23,601,864 |
| | | 2,062,206,047 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $6,624,139,203) | | | 11,351,474,998 |
| | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.1% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 1.0% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1% | | | |
ABL Space Systems: | | | |
Series B(a)(c)(d) | | 98,000 | 2,691,080 |
Series B2(a)(c)(d) | | 74,989 | 2,008,955 |
| | | 4,700,035 |
Communications Equipment - 0.1% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 0.1% | | | |
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 605,440 | 10,940,301 |
| | | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | | | |
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A (a)(c)(d) | | 72,591 | 8,223,834 |
| | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.0% | | | |
Casinos & Gaming - 0.0% | | | |
Discord, Inc. Series I (a)(c)(d) | | 1,300 | 337,155 |
| | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2% | | | |
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1 (a)(c)(d) | | 70,707 | 15,986,146 |
Reddit, Inc.: | | | |
Series D(a)(c)(d) | | 250,861 | 8,968,281 |
Series E(a)(c)(d) | | 14,400 | 514,800 |
| | | 25,469,227 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.2% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 0.2% | | | |
Astera Labs, Inc.: | | | |
Series A(a)(c)(d) | | 351,532 | 3,332,523 |
Series B(a)(c)(d) | | 59,853 | 567,406 |
Series C(a)(c)(d) | | 344,200 | 3,263,016 |
Series D(a)(c)(d) | | 1,443,456 | 13,683,963 |
| | | 20,846,908 |
Semiconductors - 0.0% | | | |
GaN Systems, Inc.: | | | |
Series F1(a)(c)(d) | | 133,634 | 1,479,328 |
Series F2(a)(c)(d) | | 70,564 | 781,143 |
Retym, Inc. Series C (c)(d) | | 324,475 | 2,514,681 |
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 281,500 | 1,618,625 |
| | | 6,393,777 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 27,240,685 |
| | | |
Software - 0.3% | | | |
Application Software - 0.3% | | | |
Algolia, Inc. Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 109,867 | 1,587,578 |
Bolt Technology OU Series E (a)(c)(d) | | 40,842 | 5,272,813 |
Convoy, Inc. Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 203,844 | 1,184,334 |
Databricks, Inc.: | | | |
Series G(a)(c)(d) | | 45,012 | 3,308,382 |
Series H(a)(c)(d) | | 174,018 | 12,790,323 |
Skyryse, Inc. Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 121,800 | 2,811,144 |
Stripe, Inc.: | | | |
Series H(a)(c)(d) | | 17,100 | 317,376 |
Series I(c)(d) | | 487,275 | 9,043,824 |
| | | 36,315,774 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.0% | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.0% | | | |
Lightmatter, Inc. Series C (c)(d) | | 191,790 | 3,149,192 |
| | | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 116,376,203 |
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1% | | | |
IT Services - 0.0% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 0.0% | | | |
Gupshup, Inc. (a)(c)(d) | | 257,284 | 3,216,050 |
| | | |
Professional Services - 0.1% | | | |
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 0.1% | | | |
Checkr, Inc. Series E (a)(d) | | 711,000 | 6,861,150 |
| | | |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 10,077,200 |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $136,518,394) | | | 126,453,403 |
| | | |
Corporate Bonds - 0.1% |
| | Principal Amount (f) | Value ($) |
Convertible Bonds - 0.0% | | | |
Software - 0.0% | | | |
Application Software - 0.0% | | | |
Convoy, Inc. 15% 9/30/26 (c)(d) | | 88,955 | 94,737 |
| | | |
Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.1% | | | |
Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24 (c)(d) | | 8,859,733 | 8,815,434 |
| | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $8,948,688) | | | 8,910,171 |
| | | |
Preferred Securities - 0.0% |
| | Principal Amount (f) | Value ($) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.0% | | | |
Semiconductors - 0.0% | | | |
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% (c)(d)(g) (Cost $3,132,190) | | 3,132,190 | 3,854,786 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (h) | | 270,170,535 | 270,224,569 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (h)(i) | | 29,336,759 | 29,339,692 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $299,564,261) | | | 299,564,261 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.9% (Cost $7,072,302,736) | 11,790,257,619 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.1% | 13,810,408 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 11,804,068,027 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $11,225,164 or 0.1% of net assets. |
(c) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $147,584,754 or 1.3% of net assets. |
(e) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(f) | Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(g) | Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date. |
(h) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(i) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
ABL Space Systems Series B | 3/24/21 | 4,413,489 |
| | |
ABL Space Systems Series B2 | 10/22/21 | 5,098,960 |
| | |
Algolia, Inc. | 10/27/21 | 4,489,203 |
| | |
Algolia, Inc. Series D | 7/23/21 | 3,213,066 |
| | |
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24 | 8/14/23 | 8,859,733 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series A | 5/17/22 | 3,574,905 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series B | 5/17/22 | 608,675 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C | 8/24/21 | 1,157,132 |
| | |
Astera Labs, Inc. Series D | 5/17/22 - 5/27/22 | 14,679,226 |
| | |
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C | 3/19/21 | 13,271,808 |
| | |
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A | 4/09/21 | 5,318,743 |
| | |
Bolt Technology OU Series E | 1/03/22 | 10,610,609 |
| | |
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1 | 11/18/20 | 7,747,662 |
| | |
Cazoo Group Ltd. | 3/28/21 | 1,441,000 |
| | |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc. | 2/02/21 | 1,020,450 |
| | |
Convoy, Inc. Series D | 10/30/19 | 2,760,048 |
| | |
Convoy, Inc. warrants | 3/24/23 | 0 |
| | |
Convoy, Inc. 15% 9/30/26 | 3/24/23 | 88,955 |
| | |
Databricks, Inc. Series G | 2/01/21 | 2,661,228 |
| | |
Databricks, Inc. Series H | 8/31/21 | 12,787,562 |
| | |
Discord, Inc. Series I | 9/15/21 | 715,812 |
| | |
Epic Games, Inc. | 3/29/21 | 15,856,545 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F1 | 11/30/21 | 1,133,216 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F2 | 11/30/21 | 598,383 |
| | |
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% | 11/30/21 | 3,132,190 |
| | |
Gupshup, Inc. | 6/08/21 | 5,882,850 |
| | |
Lightmatter, Inc. Series C | 5/19/23 | 3,156,250 |
| | |
Reddit, Inc. Series D | 2/04/19 | 5,440,247 |
| | |
Reddit, Inc. Series E | 5/18/21 | 611,628 |
| | |
Retym, Inc. Series C | 5/17/23 - 6/20/23 | 2,525,000 |
| | |
Skyryse, Inc. Series B | 10/21/21 | 3,006,020 |
| | |
Stripe, Inc. Class B | 5/18/21 | 1,548,955 |
| | |
Stripe, Inc. Series H | 3/15/21 | 686,138 |
| | |
Stripe, Inc. Series I | 3/20/23 - 5/12/23 | 9,810,863 |
| | |
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D | 2/16/21 | 2,250,874 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 107,665,457 | 1,119,962,172 | 957,403,060 | 4,076,482 | - | - | 270,224,569 | 0.7% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 184,970,192 | 666,124,513 | 821,755,013 | 120,883 | - | - | 29,339,692 | 0.1% |
Total | 292,635,649 | 1,786,086,685 | 1,779,158,073 | 4,197,365 | - | - | 299,564,261 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 11,351,474,998 | 11,071,468,627 | 265,349,978 | 14,656,393 |
|
Preferred Stocks | 126,453,403 | - | - | 126,453,403 |
|
Corporate Bonds | 8,910,171 | - | - | 8,910,171 |
|
Preferred Securities | 3,854,786 | - | - | 3,854,786 |
|
Money Market Funds | 299,564,261 | 299,564,261 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 11,790,257,619 | 11,371,032,888 | 265,349,978 | 153,874,753 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
| |
Investments in Securities: | |
Preferred Stocks | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 106,841,035 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | 4,120,256 | |
Cost of Purchases | | 15,492,112 | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | - | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - | |
Ending Balance | $ | 126,453,403 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | 4,120,256 | |
Other Investments in Securities | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 31,053,535 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (11,838,681) | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | 11,914,570 | |
Cost of Purchases | | 8,948,688 | |
Proceeds of Sales | | (12,656,762) | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | - | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - | |
Ending Balance | $ | 27,421,350 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (2,876,207) | |
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. Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales may include securities received and/or delivered through in-kind transactions, corporate actions or exchanges. Transfers into Level 3 were attributable to a lack of observable market data resulting from decreases in market activity, decreases in liquidity, security restructurings or corporate actions. Transfers out of Level 3 were attributable to observable market data becoming available for those securities. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations. | |
Technology Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $28,809,857) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $6,772,738,475) | $ | 11,490,693,358 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $299,564,261) | | 299,564,261 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $7,072,302,736) | | | $ | 11,790,257,619 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 37,329,479 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 12,819,413 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 4,743,802 |
Interest receivable | | | | 17,920 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 1,199,748 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 32,467 |
Other receivables | | | | 392,205 |
Total assets | | | | 11,846,792,653 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 58,466 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 6,431,770 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 4,958,914 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 1,471,337 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 479,639 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 29,324,500 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 42,724,626 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 11,804,068,027 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 7,799,484,442 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 4,004,583,585 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 11,804,068,027 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($11,804,068,027 ÷ 440,424,718 shares) | | | $ | 26.80 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 27,599,070 |
Interest | | | | 17,920 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $120,883 from security lending) | | | | 4,197,365 |
Total Income | | | | 31,814,355 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 27,117,614 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 7,603,525 | | |
Accounting fees | | 588,961 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 61,515 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 35,084 | | |
Registration fees | | 125,327 | | |
Audit | | 29,598 | | |
Legal | | 4,076 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 29,939 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 35,595,639 | | |
Expense reductions | | (313,070) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 35,282,569 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (3,468,214) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (11,264,232) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (16,973) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (11,281,205) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers(net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $67,775) | | 2,711,662,700 | | |
Unfunded commitments | | 1,200,024 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 15,726 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 2,712,878,450 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 2,701,597,245 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 2,698,129,031 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (3,468,214) | $ | 2,170,234 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (11,281,205) | | (394,091,769) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 2,712,878,450 | | (1,344,233,911) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 2,698,129,031 | | (1,736,155,446) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (1,273,314) | | (310,416,447) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 1,311,945,922 | | 1,126,004,874 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 1,184,140 | | 291,925,397 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (842,064,087) | | (1,789,000,437) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 471,065,975 | | (371,070,166) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 3,167,921,692 | | (2,417,642,059) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 8,636,146,335 | | 11,053,788,394 |
End of period | $ | 11,804,068,027 | $ | 8,636,146,335 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 53,241,027 | | 54,722,947 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 54,192 | | 12,438,232 |
Redeemed | | (34,870,446) | | (88,698,413) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 18,424,773 | | (21,537,234) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 20.46 | $ | 24.92 | $ | 27.53 | $ | 19.65 | $ | 15.45 | $ | 19.36 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.01) | | .01 | | (.06) | | (.03) | | .05 | | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 6.35 | | (3.76) | | .83 | | 12.98 | | 4.52 | | (.78) |
Total from investment operations | | 6.34 | | (3.75) | | .77 | | 12.95 | | 4.57 | | (.72) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - E | | - | | - | | (.03) | | (.05) | | (.02) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (.71) | | (3.38) | | (5.04) | | (.32) | | (3.17) |
Total distributions | | - E | | (.71) | | (3.38) | | (5.07) | | (.37) | | (3.19) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.80 | $ | 20.46 | $ | 24.92 | $ | 27.53 | $ | 19.65 | $ | 15.45 |
Total Return F,G | | 31.01% | | (15.43)% | | 1.91% | | 69.87% | | 29.57% | | (3.03)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .69% J | | .70% | | .67% | | .69% | | .71% | | .72% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .68% J | | .69% | | .67% | | .69% | | .71% | | .72% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .68% J | | .69% | | .67% | | .68% | | .71% | | .71% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.07)% J | | .02% | | (.23)% | | (.13)% | | .30% | | .34% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 11,804,068 | $ | 8,636,146 | $ | 11,053,788 | $ | 11,986,342 | $ | 6,558,578 | $ | 5,124,121 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 27% J | | 24% | | 87% | | 107% | | 32% L | | 126% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
EAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio (formerly IT Services Portfolio), Semiconductors Portfolio, Software and IT Services Portfolio, Tech Hardware Portfolio and Technology Portfolio (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). 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 Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds. Certain Funds' 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.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. 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. Securities, including private placements or other restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market approach, the income approach and cost approach, and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach considers factors including the price of recent investments in the same or a similar security or financial metrics of comparable securities. The income approach considers factors including expected future cash flows, security specific risks and corresponding discount rates. The cost approach considers factors including the value of the security's underlying assets and liabilities.
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds and preferred securities are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing services. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
The following provides information on Level 3 securities held by the Fund that were valued at period end based on unobservable inputs. These amounts exclude valuations provided by a broker.
Technology Portfolio:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in InputA |
Equities | $141,109,796 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 1.4 - 21.2 / 7.6 | Increase |
| | Recovery value | Recovery value | $0.00 | Increase |
| | Market approach | Transaction price | $8.00 | Increase |
| | | Discount rate | 35.0% - 75.0% / 44.9% | Decrease |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 4.5% - 5.0% / 4.6% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 50.0% - 70.0% / 56.2% | Increase |
| | | Term | 2.0 - 4.0 / 3.4 | Increase |
Corporate Bonds | $8,910,171 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 1.4 | Increase |
| | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 4.0% | Decrease |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 5.0% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 60.0% | Increase |
| | | Term | 2.0 | Increase |
Preferred Securities | $3,854,786 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 4.5 | Increase |
| | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 20.0% | Decrease |
A Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.
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 August 31, 2023, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Semiconductors Portfolio | $214,478 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 372,054 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 61,086 |
Technology Portfolio | 351,483 |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each 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.
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 Trustee compensation, net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $1,120,048,816 | $1,012,459,678 | $(37,967,272) | $974,492,406 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 7,019,610,326 | 4,918,659,032 | (397,254,554) | 4,521,404,478 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 5,558,071,950 | 5,539,916,783 | (460,166,467) | 5,079,750,316 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 587,980,053 | 264,474,133 | (23,141,570) | 241,332,563 |
Technology Portfolio | 7,169,631,217 | 5,192,171,876 | (571,545,474) | 4,620,626,402 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
| Short-term | Long-term | Total capital loss carryforward |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $(3,381,994) | $- | $ (3,381,994) |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | (32,807,843) | - | (32,807,843) |
Technology Portfolio | (685,498,878) | - | (685,498,878) |
Certain of the Funds elected to defer to the next fiscal year ordinary losses recognized during the period January 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023. Loss deferrals were as follows:
| Ordinary losses |
Semiconductors Portfolio | $(1,191,014) |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-03 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. They also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. They also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. ASU 2022-03 will be effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023, and allows for early adoption. ASU 2022-03 will only be applicable to an equity security in which the contractual arrangement that restricts its sale is executed or modified on or after the adoption date. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2022-03 to the financial statements.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | 354,292,040 | 588,616,301 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 3,414,868,453 | 2,372,446,713 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 1,732,677,573 | 1,925,352,879 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 156,666,452 | 143,462,131 |
Technology Portfolio | 1,648,335,559 | 1,395,766,572 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Semiconductors Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Technology Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Funds' 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, transfer agent fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates expressed as a percentage of average net assets:
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | .17% |
Semiconductors Portfolio | .14% |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | .15% |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | .16% |
Technology Portfolio | .15% |
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | .03 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | .01 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | .01 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | .03 |
Technology Portfolio | .01 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $ 9,827 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 19,534 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 11,131 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 3,975 |
Technology Portfolio | 11,770 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | Borrower | $ 8,815,455 | 5.31% | $14,316 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | Borrower | $ 8,210,000 | 5.32% | $3,636 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | 18,633,697 | 55,051,748 | 10,329,639 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 191,674,024 | 91,600,406 | 45,099,731 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 50,301,378 | 90,150,898 | 20,186,063 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 8,451,236 | 2,016,300 | 272,022 |
Technology Portfolio | 95,806,039 | 79,727,495 | 14,780,905 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $1,989 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 7,771 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 8,754 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 716 |
Technology Portfolio | 8,770 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $11,840 | $ 1 | $ - |
Semiconductors Portfolio | $ 160,811 | $ 130,143 | $ - |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | $ 6 | $ - | $ - |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | $ 500 | $ - | $ - |
Technology Portfolio | $ 12,307 | $ - | $ - |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with each applicable Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce each applicable Fund's expenses. All of the applicable expense reductions are noted in the table below.
| Custodian credits |
Semiconductors Portfolio | $1,395 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 9,672 |
Technology Portfolio | 556 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | $ 63,461 |
Semiconductors Portfolio | 288,847 |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | 298,863 |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | 24,368 |
Technology Portfolio | 312,514 |
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,085.10 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors Portfolio | | | | .68% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,329.40 | | $ 3.98 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.72 | | $ 3.46 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software and IT Services Portfolio | | | | .68% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,252.50 | | $ 3.85 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.72 | | $ 3.46 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Tech Hardware Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,143.40 | | $ 3.93 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Technology Portfolio | | | | .68% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,310.10 | | $ 3.95 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.72 | | $ 3.46 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
IT Services Portfolio
Semiconductors Portfolio
Software and IT Services Portfolio
Tech Hardware Portfolio
Technology Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of each fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. For each of IT Services Portfolio and Technology Portfolio, the fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate 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 that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of each fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that each fund's total expense ratio 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
A special meeting of shareholders was held on June 14, 2023. The results of votes taken among shareholders on the proposal before them are reported below. Each vote reported represents one dollar of net asset value held on the record date for the meeting. |
Proposal 1 |
To modify IT Services Portfolio's fundamental concentration policy. |
| # of Votes | % of Votes |
Affirmative | 1,014,356,876.340 | 87.783 |
Against | 72,900,611.860 | 6.309 |
Abstain | 68,266,518.870 | 5.908 |
TOTAL | 1,155,524,007.070 | 100.000 |
| | |
1.813673.118
SELTEC-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Health Care Sector
Biotechnology Portfolio
Health Care Portfolio
Health Care Services Portfolio
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
AbbVie, Inc. | 14.3 | |
Krystal Biotech, Inc. | 5.4 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5.2 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.4 | |
Biogen, Inc. | 3.7 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3.4 | |
Argenx SE ADR | 3.2 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 2.3 | |
Moderna, Inc. | 1.6 | |
Adimab LLC | 1.6 | |
| 45.1 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Biotechnology | 92.2 | |
Pharmaceuticals | 6.6 | |
Health Care Technology | 0.4 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 0.4 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | 0.1 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 0.0 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 0.0 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Biotechnology Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 91.0% | | | |
Biotechnology - 91.0% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. (a) | | 4,472,438 | 657,269,488 |
Absci Corp. (a)(b) | | 992,700 | 1,776,933 |
Acelyrin, Inc. | | 8,700 | 220,371 |
Acelyrin, Inc. | | 1,206,226 | 29,026,019 |
Acelyrin, Inc. rights (b)(c) | | 146,574 | 3,350,730 |
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (a)(b)(d) | | 6,902,392 | 12,010,162 |
Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 345,151 | 5,484,449 |
Alector, Inc. (b) | | 1,962,455 | 10,695,380 |
Alkermes PLC (b) | | 568,636 | 16,598,485 |
Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 93,683 | 9 |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,277,888 | 8,860,984 |
Allovir, Inc. (a)(b) | | 942,101 | 2,948,776 |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 799,548 | 158,166,585 |
Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (b) | | 163,100 | 2,014,285 |
ALX Oncology Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 1,136,549 | 4,841,699 |
Ambrx Biopharma, Inc. ADR (a)(b) | | 1,285,349 | 18,149,128 |
Amgen, Inc. | | 412,244 | 105,674,627 |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 2,439,801 | 31,278,249 |
AnaptysBio, Inc. (a)(b) | | 289,228 | 5,692,007 |
Annexon, Inc. (b) | | 94,334 | 259,419 |
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,223,079 | 51,626,165 |
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. | | 265,356 | 6,087,267 |
Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,639,536 | 3,510,583 |
Arcellx, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,359,901 | 48,738,852 |
Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 904,630 | 27,455,521 |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (a)(b) | | 3,193,396 | 65,464,618 |
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 493,674 | 4,215,976 |
Argenx SE ADR (b) | | 292,447 | 146,951,693 |
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 1,070,432 | 29,586,740 |
Ars Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,131,518 | 8,022,463 |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR (b) | | 659,409 | 64,635,270 |
Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 269,898 | 2,402,092 |
aTyr Pharma, Inc. (b) | | 2,258,063 | 3,838,707 |
Aura Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 356,492 | 3,700,387 |
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 374,450 | 2,830,842 |
Axcella Health, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,661,354 | 383,773 |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,112,850 | 25,795,863 |
BeiGene Ltd. ADR (b) | | 37,198 | 7,720,445 |
Bicycle Therapeutics PLC ADR (a)(b) | | 266,347 | 5,790,384 |
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,806,881 | 19,956,924 |
Biogen, Inc. (b) | | 627,436 | 167,751,289 |
Biohaven Ltd. (a) | | 2,100,257 | 38,413,701 |
Biomea Fusion, Inc. (a)(b) | | 392,829 | 6,627,025 |
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 274,527 | 1,037,712 |
Blueprint Medicines Corp. (b) | | 938,308 | 46,784,037 |
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,255,346 | 37,547,399 |
Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 452,557 | 552,120 |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 755,200 | 21,070,080 |
Centessa Pharmaceuticals PLC ADR (a)(b) | | 2,787,194 | 21,015,443 |
Century Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 178,881 | 443,625 |
Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings (b) | | 947,780 | 22,462,386 |
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. rights (b)(c) | | 115,821 | 1 |
Codiak Biosciences, Inc. (a)(b)(c) | | 448,539 | 4 |
Codiak Biosciences, Inc. warrants 9/15/27 (b)(c) | | 46,000 | 0 |
Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 179,470 | 2,191,329 |
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 563,400 | 1,312,722 |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 1,002,783 | 17,368,202 |
CRISPR Therapeutics AG (a)(b) | | 242,822 | 12,143,528 |
Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 41,864 | 148,617 |
Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (b)(e) | | 4,740 | 16,827 |
Cytokinetics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 856,371 | 29,921,603 |
Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 446,133 | 6,018,334 |
Denali Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 314,169 | 7,254,162 |
Disc Medicine, Inc. (a)(b) | | 314,190 | 16,636,361 |
Disc Medicine, Inc. rights (b)(c) | | 1,555,907 | 16 |
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 196,013 | 2,234,548 |
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 581,805 | 8,564,170 |
EQRx, Inc. (b) | | 507,567 | 1,162,328 |
EQRx, Inc.: | | | |
rights (b)(c) | | 116,649 | 30,329 |
rights (b)(c) | | 49,993 | 7,499 |
Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (e) | | 432,900 | 2,861,469 |
Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (a)(b) | | 13,449 | 88,898 |
Exact Sciences Corp. (b) | | 60,900 | 5,095,503 |
Exelixis, Inc. (b) | | 774,672 | 17,344,906 |
Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 115,887 | 290,876 |
Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 178,719 | 1,352,903 |
Fusion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 827,370 | 2,465,563 |
Fusion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (e) | | 1,483,000 | 4,419,340 |
Geron Corp. (b) | | 3,436,606 | 8,350,953 |
Geron Corp. warrants 12/31/25 (b) | | 2,100,000 | 1,440,233 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | 303,121 | 23,182,694 |
Gritstone Bio, Inc. (a)(b) | | 669,785 | 1,219,009 |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 73,200 | 3,115,392 |
Icosavax, Inc. (b) | | 403,331 | 3,121,782 |
Ideaya Biosciences, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,094,957 | 32,147,938 |
Idorsia Ltd. (a)(b) | | 534,309 | 2,931,184 |
IGM Biosciences, Inc. (a)(b)(d) | | 2,134,682 | 15,262,976 |
Immuneering Corp. (a)(b) | | 611,885 | 5,513,084 |
Immunocore Holdings PLC ADR (b) | | 234,318 | 13,185,074 |
ImmunoGen, Inc. (b) | | 1,516,023 | 24,013,804 |
Immunovant, Inc. (b) | | 361,241 | 8,203,783 |
Incyte Corp. (b) | | 123,300 | 7,956,549 |
Inhibrx, Inc. (a)(b) | | 210,609 | 4,507,033 |
Inozyme Pharma, Inc. (b) | | 2,465,187 | 12,079,416 |
Insmed, Inc. (b) | | 428,592 | 9,381,879 |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 823,501 | 30,864,817 |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 987,777 | 39,777,780 |
iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 139,700 | 1,685,481 |
Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 425,448 | 4,679,928 |
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 327,042 | 61,405,406 |
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 305,329 | 10,720,101 |
Kinnate Biopharma, Inc. (b) | | 346,880 | 773,542 |
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (b)(d) | | 1,985,122 | 247,107,987 |
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 869,513 | 16,590,308 |
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (b) | | 826,116 | 57,299,406 |
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,087,400 | 1,870,328 |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 189,208 | 34,057,440 |
MannKind Corp. (a)(b) | | 6,449,301 | 29,731,278 |
Merus BV (a)(b) | | 619,953 | 13,868,349 |
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. | | 32,500 | 417,300 |
Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (a)(b)(d) | | 491,746 | 4,115,914 |
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 213,741 | 7,951,165 |
Moderna, Inc. (b) | | 648,775 | 73,356,989 |
Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,257,805 | 7,383,315 |
Moonlake Immunotherapeutics (a)(b) | | 381,585 | 21,967,848 |
Morphic Holding, Inc. (b) | | 857,637 | 47,238,646 |
Natera, Inc. (b) | | 426,932 | 25,073,716 |
Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 366,646 | 3,116,491 |
Nuvalent, Inc. Class A (b) | | 218,574 | 9,960,417 |
Omega Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 486,996 | 1,787,275 |
Oragenics, Inc. (b) | | 2,597 | 9,349 |
PepGen, Inc. (b) | | 281,834 | 1,775,554 |
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 570,083 | 1,191,473 |
Prelude Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 748,056 | 2,790,249 |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 459,213 | 9,101,602 |
Prothena Corp. PLC (a)(b) | | 999,717 | 52,805,052 |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,141,944 | 45,106,788 |
Rallybio Corp. (a)(b) | | 1,550,692 | 8,249,681 |
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 872,800 | 16,670,480 |
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 149,900 | 1,304,130 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 286,648 | 236,911,706 |
Regulus Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b)(d) | | 2,206,600 | 3,442,296 |
Replimune Group, Inc. (b) | | 1,164,814 | 23,785,502 |
Revolution Medicines, Inc. (a)(b) | | 552,835 | 18,779,805 |
Rezolute, Inc. (a)(b) | | 26,700 | 38,448 |
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 808,003 | 21,016,158 |
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 223,736 | 3,501,468 |
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a)(b) | | 4,662,519 | 53,945,345 |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 827,452 | 16,549,040 |
Sagimet Biosciences, Inc. | | 145,860 | 1,761,989 |
Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,024,494 | 5,481,043 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 228,299 | 27,626,462 |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (a)(b) | | 1,693,925 | 10,587,031 |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. warrants 12/31/25 (b)(e) | | 17,850 | 31,019 |
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 2,421,075 | 2,977,922 |
Sensorion SA (a)(b) | | 1,560,440 | 1,184,444 |
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 854,347 | 2,947,497 |
Shattuck Labs, Inc. (b) | | 110,936 | 239,622 |
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 373,611 | 10,528,358 |
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (e) | | 54,800 | 1,389,838 |
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 613,088 | 3,978,941 |
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (e) | | 466,637 | 2,725,627 |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (a)(b)(d) | | 811,647 | 2,597,270 |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (d) | | 15,715,577 | 47,775,354 |
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,477,379 | 5,717,457 |
TG Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,444,265 | 15,121,455 |
Turnstone Biologics Corp. | | 185,500 | 2,001,545 |
Twist Bioscience Corp. (a)(b) | | 298,525 | 6,564,565 |
Tyra Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 309,400 | 4,712,162 |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (b) | | 953,751 | 35,088,499 |
uniQure B.V. (b) | | 43,708 | 380,697 |
United Therapeutics Corp. (b) | | 274,069 | 61,490,121 |
Vaxcyte, Inc. (b) | | 1,137,580 | 59,063,154 |
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 584,590 | 10,341,397 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 584,109 | 203,468,529 |
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 291,593 | 3,752,802 |
Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (b) | | 140,325 | 846,160 |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 417,052 | 5,759,488 |
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 260,700 | 4,736,919 |
Vor Biopharma, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,114,702 | 2,786,755 |
Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 2,100 | 5,754 |
X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. warrants 4/12/24 (b) | | 450,000 | 5 |
Xencor, Inc. (b) | | 20,943 | 460,327 |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 961,033 | 37,461,066 |
Zealand Pharma A/S (b) | | 718,902 | 26,860,374 |
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 745,133 | 19,790,732 |
| | | 4,179,297,721 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 0.0% | | | |
Drug Retail - 0.0% | | | |
MedAvail Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 2,777 | 447 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.0% | | | |
Health Care Equipment - 0.0% | | | |
Aradigm Corp. (b)(c) | | 11,945 | 549 |
Aradigm Corp. (b)(c) | | 148,009 | 6,808 |
Novocure Ltd. (b) | | 11,113 | 245,153 |
| | | 252,510 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.0% | | | |
Health Care Services - 0.0% | | | |
23andMe Holding Co. Class A (a)(b) | | 298,674 | 328,541 |
Health Care Technology - 0.4% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.4% | | | |
Schrodinger, Inc. (b) | | 539,101 | 19,887,436 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4% | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc. (b) | | 324,600 | 16,830,510 |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.5% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.5% | | | |
Adimab LLC (b)(c)(e)(f) | | 1,954,526 | 71,574,742 |
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. rights 12/31/24 (b)(c) | | 8,274,568 | 9,102,025 |
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 136,000 | 2,932,160 |
Arvinas Holding Co. LLC (b) | | 244,716 | 6,903,438 |
Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 66,800 | 224,448 |
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 266,603 | 21,541,522 |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 516,336 | 16,899,677 |
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 308,185 | 1,926,156 |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 197,700 | 3,088,074 |
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,777,797 | 9,831,217 |
GH Research PLC (a)(b) | | 539,924 | 5,739,392 |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 110,925 | 4,021,031 |
Ikena Oncology, Inc. (b) | | 539,627 | 2,503,869 |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (b) | | 95,002 | 5,274,511 |
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 680,289 | 3,938,873 |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B sponsored ADR | | 24,500 | 4,547,690 |
Nuvation Bio, Inc. (b) | | 2,927,126 | 4,800,487 |
OptiNose, Inc. (a)(b) | | 794,031 | 944,897 |
OptiNose, Inc. warrants (b) | | 91,712 | 24,584 |
Pharvaris BV (b) | | 353,507 | 7,246,894 |
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 199,831 | 3,373,147 |
Structure Therapeutics, Inc. ADR (a) | | 275,597 | 7,769,079 |
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 658,996 | 3,472,909 |
UCB SA | | 474,277 | 42,582,572 |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 573,852 | 19,224,042 |
Verona Pharma PLC ADR (b) | | 1,430,301 | 27,790,748 |
Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,504,676 | 6,846,276 |
WAVE Life Sciences (a)(b) | | 585,633 | 2,547,504 |
| | | 296,671,964 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,316,162,030) | | | 4,513,269,129 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 1.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 1.2% | | | |
Biotechnology - 1.2% | | | |
ElevateBio LLC Series C (b)(c)(e) | | 216,600 | 903,222 |
Korro Bio, Inc.: | | | |
Series B1 (b)(c)(e) | | 957,854 | 2,385,056 |
Series B2 (b)(c)(e) | | 899,280 | 2,239,207 |
National Resilience, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(e) | | 732,064 | 44,458,247 |
SalioGen Therapeutics, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(e) | | 94,461 | 6,312,829 |
| | | 56,298,561 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.1% | | | |
Health Care Services - 0.1% | | | |
Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(e) | | 3,099,905 | 4,804,853 |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1% | | | |
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Series C (b)(c)(e) | | 8,274,568 | 83 |
Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(e) | | 836,400 | 4,608,564 |
| | | 4,608,647 |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $38,020,306) | | | 65,712,061 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 7.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (g) | | 6,599,396 | 6,600,716 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (g)(h) | | 324,221,486 | 324,253,907 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $330,823,912) | | | 330,854,623 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 106.9% (Cost $3,685,006,248) | 4,909,835,813 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (6.9)% | (318,466,421) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 4,591,369,392 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(e) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $148,730,923 or 3.2% of net assets. |
(f) | Investment is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary (Subsidiary) that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes. |
(g) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(h) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Adimab LLC | 9/17/14 - 6/05/15 | 31,091,029 |
| | |
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Series C | 7/01/15 | 0 |
| | |
Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. Series B | 10/06/20 | 4,611,659 |
| | |
Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. | 4/02/19 | 1,404,026 |
| | |
ElevateBio LLC Series C | 3/09/21 | 908,637 |
| | |
Evelo Biosciences, Inc. | 7/07/23 | 999,999 |
| | |
Fusion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2/13/23 | 5,042,200 |
| | |
Korro Bio, Inc. Series B1 | 12/17/21 | 2,499,999 |
| | |
Korro Bio, Inc. Series B2 | 12/17/21 | 2,499,998 |
| | |
National Resilience, Inc. Series B | 12/01/20 | 9,999,994 |
| | |
SalioGen Therapeutics, Inc. Series B | 12/10/21 | 10,000,019 |
| | |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. warrants 12/31/25 | 6/17/22 | 0 |
| | |
Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc. Series B | 1/08/21 | 7,500,000 |
| | |
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. | 9/07/22 | 1,425,348 |
| | |
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. | 8/09/23 | 2,403,181 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 16,575,392 | 392,495,824 | 402,470,500 | 326,443 | - | - | 6,600,716 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 353,621,750 | 812,033,367 | 841,401,210 | 2,691,595 | 2,930 | (2,930) | 324,253,907 | 1.2% |
Total | 370,197,142 | 1,204,529,191 | 1,243,871,710 | 3,018,038 | 2,930 | (2,930) | 330,854,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. | 5,380,026 | - | 1,019,059 | - | 246,890 | 7,402,305 | 12,010,162 |
Applied Therapeutics, Inc. | 2,665,931 | - | - | - | - | 844,652 | - |
IGM Biosciences, Inc. | 14,514,499 | 12,882,265 | - | - | - | (12,133,788) | 15,262,976 |
Krystal Biotech, Inc. | 171,824,409 | - | 9,387,317 | - | 942,317 | 83,728,578 | 247,107,987 |
Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. | - | 4,240,089 | - | - | - | (124,175) | 4,115,914 |
Regulus Therapeutics, Inc. | 2,941,300 | 15,599 | - | - | - | 485,397 | 3,442,296 |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. | 819,763 | - | - | - | - | 1,777,507 | 2,597,270 |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. | - | 14,144,019 | - | - | - | 33,631,335 | 47,775,354 |
Total | 198,145,928 | 31,281,972 | 10,406,376 | - | 1,189,207 | 115,611,811 | 332,311,959 |
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 4,513,269,129 | 4,346,783,747 | 82,412,679 | 84,072,703 |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 65,712,061 | - | - | 65,712,061 |
|
Money Market Funds | 330,854,623 | 330,854,623 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 4,909,835,813 | 4,677,638,370 | 82,412,679 | 149,784,764 |
| | | | |
|
Net Unrealized Depreciation on Unfunded Commitments | (1,046,689) | - | (116,304) | (930,385) |
Total | (1,046,689) | - | (116,304) | (930,385) |
The following is a reconciliation of consolidated Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
| |
Investments in Securities: | |
Common Stocks | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 105,758,765 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (7,273,557) | |
Cost of Purchases | | 165,200 | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | 217,910 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | (14,795,615) | |
Ending Balance | $ | 84,072,703 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (7,273,557) | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 65,646,072 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | 65,989 | |
Cost of Purchases | | - | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | - | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - | |
Ending Balance | $ | 65,712,061 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | 65,989 | |
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. Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales may include securities received and/or delivered through in-kind transactions, corporate actions or exchanges. Transfers into Level 3 were attributable to a lack of observable market data resulting from decreases in market activity, decreases in liquidity, security restructurings or corporate actions. Transfers out of Level 3 were attributable to observable market data becoming available for those securities. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's consolidated Statement of Operations. | |
Biotechnology Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $312,305,873) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $3,204,865,391) | $ | 4,246,669,231 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $330,823,912) | | 330,854,623 | | |
Other affiliated issuers (cost $149,316,945) | | 332,311,959 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $3,685,006,248) | | | $ | 4,909,835,813 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $3,196) | | | | 3,182 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 13,764,968 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 223,095 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 268,638 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 309,247 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 25,130 |
Other receivables | | | | 1,230,005 |
Total assets | | | | 4,925,660,078 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 2,169,556 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments | | 1,046,689 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 2,966,319 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 2,003,411 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 714,781 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 1,297,089 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 324,092,841 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 334,290,686 |
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Commitments note) | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 4,591,369,392 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 3,958,432,206 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 632,937,186 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 4,591,369,392 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,591,369,392 ÷ 279,884,354 shares) | | | $ | 16.40 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 15,101,466 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $2,691,595 from security lending) | | | | 3,018,038 |
Total Income | | | | 18,119,504 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 12,562,079 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 3,862,978 | | |
Accounting fees | | 475,042 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 137,989 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 18,069 | | |
Registration fees | | 26,302 | | |
Audit | | 49,495 | | |
Legal | | 5,078 | | |
Interest | | 16,712 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 19,520 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 17,173,264 | | |
Expense reductions | | (152,512) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 17,020,752 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 1,098,752 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 87,489,553 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds | | 2,930 | | |
Other affiliated issuers | | 1,189,207 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 19,456 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 88,701,146 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated Issuers | | (75,661,614) | | |
Fidelity Central Funds | | (2,930) | | |
Other affiliated issuers | | 115,611,811 | | |
Unfunded commitments | | (1,046,689) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 3,610 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 38,904,188 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 127,605,334 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 128,704,086 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,098,752 | $ | (2,528,380) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 88,701,146 | | (546,855,471) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 38,904,188 | | 608,745,968 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 128,704,086 | | 59,362,117 |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 91,588,496 | | 544,996,692 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (598,030,276) | | (915,943,690) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (506,441,780) | | (370,946,998) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (377,737,694) | | (311,584,881) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 4,969,107,086 | | 5,280,691,967 |
End of period | $ | 4,591,369,392 | $ | 4,969,107,086 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 5,544,636 | | 35,714,869 |
Redeemed | | (36,964,501) | | (58,965,046) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (31,419,865) | | (23,250,177) |
| | | | |
Consolidated Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.96 | $ | 15.78 | $ | 25.52 | $ | 21.02 | $ | 21.14 | $ | 23.45 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | - E | | (.01) | | (.03) | | (.01) | | .05 | | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .44 | | .19 | | (6.91) | | 9.41 | | 1.79 | | (.29) F |
Total from investment operations | | .44 | | .18 | | (6.94) | | 9.40 | | 1.84 | | (.33) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | (.03) | | (.07) | | (.03) | | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (2.77) | | (4.84) | | (1.93) | | (1.98) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (2.80) | | (4.90) G | | (1.96) | | (1.98) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.40 | $ | 15.96 | $ | 15.78 | $ | 25.52 | $ | 21.02 | $ | 21.14 |
Total Return H,I | | 2.76% | | 1.14% | | (29.49)% | | 47.35% | | 8.57% | | (.46)% F |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .72% L | | .72% | | .69% | | .70% | | .72% | | .72% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .71% L | | .71% | | .69% | | .70% | | .72% | | .72% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .71% L | | .71% | | .69% | | .69% | | .72% | | .72% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .05% L | | (.05)% | | (.14)% | | (.03)% | | .22% | | (.20)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 4,591,369 | $ | 4,969,107 | $ | 5,280,692 | $ | 8,873,624 | $ | 6,624,752 | $ | 7,583,722 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 49% L | | 51% | | 46% | | 78% | | 50% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
EAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
FNet realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (.53)%.
GTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 10.2 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | 7.8 | |
Danaher Corp. | 6.8 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 6.3 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 5.3 | |
Cigna Group | 4.0 | |
Penumbra, Inc. | 3.7 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3.2 | |
Argenx SE ADR | 2.7 | |
agilon health, Inc. | 2.4 | |
| 52.4 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Health Care Providers & Services | 28.0 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 19.1 | |
Biotechnology | 18.4 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 17.7 | |
Pharmaceuticals | 14.2 | |
Health Care Technology | 2.1 | |
Financial Services | 0.2 | |
Personal Care Products | 0.2 | |
|
Health Care Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 17.8% | | | |
Biotechnology - 17.8% | | | |
Acelyrin, Inc. (a) | | 900,000 | 22,797,000 |
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,140,000 | 56,578,200 |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 4,000,000 | 15,560,000 |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 130,000 | 25,716,600 |
Ambrx Biopharma, Inc. ADR (b) | | 354,700 | 5,008,364 |
Arcellx, Inc. (b) | | 500,000 | 17,920,000 |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 540,000 | 11,070,000 |
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,100,000 | 9,394,000 |
Argenx SE ADR (b) | | 425,000 | 213,558,250 |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR (b) | | 900,000 | 88,218,000 |
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 1,400,000 | 10,584,000 |
Blueprint Medicines Corp. (b) | | 720,000 | 35,899,200 |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (c)(d) | | 1,420,479 | 6,846,709 |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 800,000 | 22,320,000 |
Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings (b) | | 1,389,664 | 32,935,037 |
Cytokinetics, Inc. (b) | | 1,500,000 | 52,410,000 |
Generation Bio Co. (b) | | 509,353 | 2,434,707 |
Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 500,000 | 5,500,000 |
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 294,440 | 55,284,054 |
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 540,000 | 18,959,400 |
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (b) | | 1,700,000 | 117,912,000 |
Morphic Holding, Inc. (b) | | 400,000 | 22,032,000 |
Nuvalent, Inc. Class A (b) | | 600,000 | 27,342,000 |
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,945,613 | 4,066,331 |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 580,000 | 22,910,000 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 310,500 | 256,625,145 |
Repligen Corp. (a)(b) | | 280,000 | 48,694,800 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 250,000 | 30,252,500 |
Shattuck Labs, Inc. (b) | | 1,162,800 | 2,511,648 |
Vaxcyte, Inc. (b) | | 1,280,000 | 66,457,600 |
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 1,000,000 | 17,690,000 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 45,000 | 15,675,300 |
Xencor, Inc. (b) | | 1,400,000 | 30,772,000 |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 800,000 | 31,184,000 |
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | | 1,200,000 | 31,872,000 |
| | | 1,434,990,845 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 19.1% | | | |
Health Care Equipment - 19.0% | | | |
Boston Scientific Corp. (b) | | 11,700,000 | 631,098,000 |
Glaukos Corp. (b) | | 367,381 | 27,605,008 |
Insulet Corp. (b) | | 608,700 | 116,693,877 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (b) | | 145,000 | 45,338,600 |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (b) | | 400,000 | 41,348,000 |
Masimo Corp. (b) | | 1,280,000 | 146,278,400 |
Novocure Ltd. (b) | | 500,000 | 11,030,000 |
Outset Medical, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,000,000 | 13,610,000 |
Penumbra, Inc. (b) | | 1,135,000 | 300,207,500 |
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. (a)(b) | | 649,500 | 22,154,445 |
ResMed, Inc. | | 475,000 | 75,805,250 |
Stryker Corp. | | 300,000 | 85,065,000 |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (b) | | 480,900 | 13,157,424 |
| | | 1,529,391,504 |
Health Care Supplies - 0.1% | | | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 156,035 | 10,679,035 |
TOTAL HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | | | 1,540,070,539 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 28.0% | | | |
Health Care Facilities - 2.7% | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (b) | | 950,000 | 73,245,000 |
Surgery Partners, Inc. (b) | | 3,900,000 | 141,414,000 |
| | | 214,659,000 |
Health Care Services - 10.4% | | | |
agilon health, Inc. (a)(b) | | 10,850,600 | 192,272,632 |
Cigna Group | | 1,170,000 | 323,224,200 |
CVS Health Corp. | | 2,850,000 | 185,734,500 |
LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (b) | | 6,000,000 | 49,260,000 |
Privia Health Group, Inc. (b) | | 3,240,000 | 85,050,000 |
| | | 835,541,332 |
Managed Health Care - 14.9% | | | |
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (b) | | 3,800,000 | 22,192,000 |
Centene Corp. (b) | | 2,320,000 | 143,028,000 |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | 200,000 | 88,402,000 |
Humana, Inc. | | 175,000 | 80,785,250 |
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (b) | | 145,000 | 44,967,400 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 1,730,000 | 824,483,401 |
| | | 1,203,858,051 |
TOTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES | | | 2,254,058,383 |
Health Care Technology - 1.8% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 1.8% | | | |
Doximity, Inc. (a)(b) | | 690,000 | 16,449,600 |
Evolent Health, Inc. (b) | | 841,400 | 21,464,114 |
Evolent Health, Inc. (c) | | 1,178,600 | 28,562,782 |
Phreesia, Inc. (b) | | 1,180,000 | 33,594,600 |
Veeva Systems, Inc. Class A (b) | | 228,000 | 47,583,600 |
| | | 147,654,696 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 17.7% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 17.7% | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc. (b) | | 1,800,000 | 93,330,000 |
10X Genomics, Inc. Class B (b)(e) | | 500,000 | 25,925,000 |
Bruker Corp. | | 1,100,000 | 72,160,000 |
Danaher Corp. | | 2,080,000 | 551,200,000 |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc. | | 158,080 | 4,355,104 |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 560,000 | 124,672,800 |
Lonza Group AG | | 67,000 | 36,956,615 |
Olink Holding AB ADR (b) | | 1,162,612 | 19,217,976 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | 765,000 | 426,181,500 |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | 180,000 | 73,242,000 |
| | | 1,427,240,995 |
Personal Care Products - 0.2% | | | |
Personal Care Products - 0.2% | | | |
The Beauty Health Co. (a)(b) | | 600,000 | 3,696,000 |
The Beauty Health Co. (b)(c) | | 1,800,000 | 11,088,000 |
| | | 14,784,000 |
Pharmaceuticals - 14.0% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 14.0% | | | |
Arvinas Holding Co. LLC (b) | | 690,000 | 19,464,900 |
AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom) | | 1,250,000 | 167,903,413 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 912,000 | 505,430,400 |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | | 400,000 | 6,248,000 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 1,200,000 | 130,776,000 |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B | | 560,000 | 103,294,094 |
Pharvaris BV (b) | | 620,000 | 12,710,000 |
Royalty Pharma PLC | | 2,800,000 | 83,496,000 |
UCB SA | | 600,000 | 53,870,508 |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (b) | | 860,000 | 28,810,000 |
Verona Pharma PLC ADR (b) | | 600,000 | 11,658,000 |
| | | 1,123,661,315 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $5,382,914,939) | | | 7,942,460,773 |
| | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 1.2% | | | |
Biotechnology - 0.6% | | | |
Biotechnology - 0.6% | | | |
Asimov, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(d) | | 101,438 | 4,649,918 |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. Series D (b)(c)(d) | | 3,206,021 | 15,453,021 |
Cleerly, Inc. Series C (b)(c)(d) | | 1,285,367 | 14,897,404 |
Element Biosciences, Inc. Series C (b)(c)(d) | | 572,265 | 8,005,987 |
ElevateBio LLC Series C (b)(c)(d) | | 254,900 | 1,062,933 |
Inscripta, Inc. Series E (b)(c)(d) | | 1,282,228 | 4,885,289 |
| | | 48,954,552 |
Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Specialized Finance - 0.1% | | | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. Series E (c)(d) | | 1,155,359 | 9,358,408 |
| | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.0% | | | |
Health Care Services - 0.0% | | | |
dMed Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Series C (b)(c)(d) | | 380,451 | 2,978,931 |
| | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.3% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.3% | | | |
Aledade, Inc.: | | | |
Series B1(b)(c)(d) | | 201,220 | 10,085,146 |
Series E1(b)(c)(d) | | 56,664 | 2,840,000 |
Omada Health, Inc. Series E (b)(c)(d) | | 2,153,073 | 7,471,163 |
Wugen, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(d) | | 454,342 | 2,267,167 |
| | | 22,663,476 |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | | | |
Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. Series B (b)(c)(d) | | 1,037,400 | 5,716,074 |
Galvanize Therapeutics Series B (b)(c)(d) | | 3,696,429 | 5,766,429 |
| | | 11,482,503 |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 95,437,870 |
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1% | | | |
Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Thriveworks TopCo LLC Series B (b)(c)(d)(f) | | 473,270 | 6,318,155 |
| | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $142,112,784) | | | 101,756,025 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 3.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (g)(h) (Cost $274,009,982) | | 273,984,333 | 274,011,732 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 103.3% (Cost $5,799,037,705) | 8,318,228,530 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (3.3)% | (262,212,240) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 8,056,016,290 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $148,253,516 or 1.8% of net assets. |
(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 $25,925,000 or 0.3% of net assets. |
(f) | Investment is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary (Subsidiary) that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes. |
(g) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(h) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Aledade, Inc. Series B1 | 5/07/21 | 7,704,855 |
| | |
Aledade, Inc. Series E1 | 5/20/22 | 2,822,683 |
| | |
Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. Series B | 10/06/20 | 5,719,912 |
| | |
Asimov, Inc. Series B | 10/29/21 | 9,401,345 |
| | |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. | 10/06/22 | 7,954,682 |
| | |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. Series D | 5/11/21 | 25,968,770 |
| | |
Cleerly, Inc. Series C | 7/08/22 | 15,142,394 |
| | |
dMed Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Series C | 12/01/20 | 5,403,602 |
| | |
Element Biosciences, Inc. Series C | 6/21/21 | 11,763,880 |
| | |
ElevateBio LLC Series C | 3/09/21 | 1,069,306 |
| | |
Evolent Health, Inc. | 3/28/23 | 34,179,400 |
| | |
Galvanize Therapeutics Series B | 3/29/22 | 6,399,572 |
| | |
Inscripta, Inc. Series E | 3/30/21 | 11,322,073 |
| | |
Omada Health, Inc. Series E | 12/22/21 | 12,908,103 |
| | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. Series E | 4/06/23 | 9,328,137 |
| | |
The Beauty Health Co. | 12/08/20 | 18,000,000 |
| | |
Thriveworks TopCo LLC Series B | 7/23/21 - 2/25/22 | 13,584,368 |
| | |
Wugen, Inc. Series B | 7/09/21 | 3,523,377 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | - | 715,510,934 | 715,510,934 | 902,484 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 189,954,325 | 554,847,067 | 470,789,660 | 442,764 | - | - | 274,011,732 | 1.0% |
Total | 189,954,325 | 1,270,358,001 | 1,186,300,594 | 1,345,248 | - | - | 274,011,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Zai Lab Ltd. | 24,532,952 | 1,003,218 | 20,418,211 | - | (16,658,059) | 11,540,100 | - |
Total | 24,532,952 | 1,003,218 | 20,418,211 | - | (16,658,059) | 11,540,100 | - |
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 7,942,460,773 | 7,598,897,160 | 336,716,904 | 6,846,709 |
|
Preferred Stocks | 101,756,025 | - | - | 101,756,025 |
|
Money Market Funds | 274,011,732 | 274,011,732 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 8,318,228,530 | 7,872,908,892 | 336,716,904 | 108,602,734 |
The following is a reconciliation of consolidated Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
| |
Investments in Securities: | |
Preferred Stocks | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 101,474,951 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (9,075,287) | |
Cost of Purchases | | 9,356,361 | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | - | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - | |
Ending Balance | $ | 101,756,025 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (9,075,287) | |
Other Investments in Securities | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 7,954,682 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (1,107,973) | |
Cost of Purchases | | - | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | - | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - | |
Ending Balance | $ | 6,846,709 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (1,107,973) | |
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. Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales may include securities received and/or delivered through in-kind transactions, corporate actions or exchanges. Transfers into Level 3 were attributable to a lack of observable market data resulting from decreases in market activity, decreases in liquidity, security restructurings or corporate actions. Transfers out of Level 3 were attributable to observable market data becoming available for those securities. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's consolidated Statement of Operations. | |
Health Care Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $261,178,744) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $5,525,027,723) | $ | 8,044,216,798 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $274,009,982) | | 274,011,732 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $5,799,037,705) | | | $ | 8,318,228,530 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $109) | | | | 109 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 16,926,220 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 974,115 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 3,184,600 |
Reclaims receivable | | | | 6,059,433 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 86,985 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 27,466 |
Other receivables | | | | 817,559 |
Total assets | | | | 8,346,305,017 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 171,422 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 5,170,858 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 5,460,385 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 3,530,136 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 1,091,682 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 874,338 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 273,989,906 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 290,288,727 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 8,056,016,290 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 5,468,292,758 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 2,587,723,532 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 8,056,016,290 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($8,056,016,290 ÷ 289,681,620 shares) | | | $ | 27.81 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 22,478,785 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $442,764 from security lending) | | | | 1,345,248 |
Total Income | | | | 23,824,033 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 21,925,237 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 6,069,146 | | |
Accounting fees | | 548,302 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 135,025 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 30,657 | | |
Registration fees | | 54,003 | | |
Audit | | 26,063 | | |
Legal | | 3,862 | | |
Interest | | 6,876 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 27,530 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 28,826,701 | | |
Expense reductions | | (264,129) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 28,562,572 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (4,738,539) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 202,396,153 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | (16,658,059) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 30,079 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 185,768,173 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated Issuers | | (853,575) | | |
Affiliated issuers | | 11,540,100 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 352,353 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 11,038,878 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 196,807,051 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 192,068,512 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (4,738,539) | $ | (8,828,852) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 185,768,173 | | (77,062,320) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 11,038,878 | | (110,386,969) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 192,068,512 | | (196,278,141) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (185,553,756) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 323,547,118 | | 519,950,859 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 171,960,992 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (613,063,743) | | (1,155,824,340) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (289,516,625) | | (463,912,489) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (97,448,113) | | (845,744,386) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 8,153,464,403 | | 8,999,208,789 |
End of period | $ | 8,056,016,290 | $ | 8,153,464,403 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 11,557,855 | | 19,098,646 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 5,803,593 |
Redeemed | | (21,816,972) | | (42,956,929) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (10,259,117) | | (18,054,690) |
| | | | |
Consolidated Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 27.18 | $ | 28.30 | $ | 32.18 | $ | 26.53 | $ | 24.48 | $ | 23.56 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.02) | | (.03) | | (.03) | | - E | | .04 | | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .65 | | (.50) | | (.92) | | 9.23 | | 2.40 | | 2.90 |
Total from investment operations | | .63 | | (.53) | | (.95) | | 9.23 | | 2.44 | | 2.92 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | (.04) F | | (.18) | | (.03) | | (.03) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (.59) | | (2.89) F | | (3.40) | | (.36) | | (1.97) |
Total distributions | | - | | (.59) | | (2.93) | | (3.58) | | (.39) | | (2.00) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 27.81 | $ | 27.18 | $ | 28.30 | $ | 32.18 | $ | 26.53 | $ | 24.48 |
Total Return G,H | | 2.32% | | (2.05)% | | (3.67)% | | 36.00% | | 9.84% | | 13.30% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .69% K | | .69% | | .68% | | .69% | | .70% | | .71% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .68% K | | .68% | | .67% | | .69% | | .70% | | .71% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .68% K | | .68% | | .67% | | .69% | | .70% | | .71% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.11)% K | | (.10)% | | (.10)% | | (.01)% | | .16% | | .10% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 8,056,016 | $ | 8,153,464 | $ | 8,999,209 | $ | 10,353,077 | $ | 7,220,187 | $ | 7,450,707 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 44% K | | 40% | | 31% | | 52% | | 36% M | | 60% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
EAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
FThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 24.5 | |
CVS Health Corp. | 9.9 | |
Cigna Group | 8.9 | |
Centene Corp. | 6.0 | |
Humana, Inc. | 4.8 | |
McKesson Corp. | 4.8 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc. | 4.7 | |
Cencora, Inc. | 4.7 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. | 3.3 | |
agilon health, Inc. | 3.1 | |
| 74.7 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Health Care Providers & Services | 96.4 | |
Health Care Technology | 1.8 | |
Financial Services | 0.1 | |
|
Health Care Services Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Health Care Providers & Services - 96.4% | | | |
Health Care Distributors - 9.5% | | | |
Cencora, Inc. | | 406,800 | 71,588,664 |
McKesson Corp. | | 175,200 | 72,238,464 |
| | | 143,827,128 |
Health Care Facilities - 14.4% | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (a) | | 645,000 | 49,729,500 |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 556,700 | 39,547,968 |
HCA Holdings, Inc. | | 158,700 | 44,007,510 |
Surgery Partners, Inc. (a) | | 1,111,757 | 40,312,309 |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (b) | | 180,300 | 18,179,649 |
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B | | 207,700 | 27,977,190 |
| | | 219,754,126 |
Health Care Services - 27.5% | | | |
agilon health, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,649,100 | 46,942,052 |
Andlauer Healthcare Group, Inc. | | 184,939 | 6,022,288 |
Chemed Corp. | | 52,200 | 26,697,168 |
Cigna Group | | 488,672 | 135,000,527 |
CVS Health Corp. | | 2,302,470 | 150,051,970 |
LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,746,450 | 22,548,355 |
Privia Health Group, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,154,800 | 30,313,500 |
| | | 417,575,860 |
Managed Health Care - 45.0% | | | |
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (a) | | 829,296 | 4,843,089 |
Centene Corp. (a) | | 1,467,684 | 90,482,719 |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | 91,302 | 40,356,397 |
HealthEquity, Inc. (a) | | 460,900 | 31,133,795 |
Humana, Inc. | | 157,600 | 72,752,888 |
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a) | | 231,900 | 71,916,828 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 780,850 | 372,137,491 |
| | | 683,623,207 |
TOTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES | | | 1,464,780,321 |
Health Care Technology - 1.3% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 1.3% | | | |
Evolent Health, Inc. (a) | | 380,100 | 9,696,351 |
Evolent Health, Inc. (c) | | 120,300 | 2,915,410 |
Phreesia, Inc. (a) | | 239,335 | 6,813,867 |
| | | 19,425,628 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $928,566,178) | | | 1,484,205,949 |
| | | |
Preferred Stocks - 0.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.5% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.5% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.5% | | | |
Aledade, Inc.: | | | |
Series B1(a)(c)(d) | | 52,232 | 2,617,868 |
Series E1(a)(c)(d) | | 40,149 | 2,012,268 |
Series F(c)(d) | | 59,859 | 3,000,133 |
| | | 7,630,269 |
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1% | | | |
Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Thriveworks TopCo LLC Series B (a)(c)(d)(e) | | 69,639 | 929,681 |
| | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $9,049,251) | | | 8,559,950 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 6.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (f) | | 21,665,723 | 21,670,056 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (f)(g) | | 74,837,045 | 74,844,529 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $96,514,585) | | | 96,514,585 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 104.7% (Cost $1,034,130,014) | 1,589,280,484 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (4.7)% | (70,685,597) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,518,594,887 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $11,475,360 or 0.8% of net assets. |
(e) | Investment is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary (Subsidiary) that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes. |
(f) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(g) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Aledade, Inc. Series B1 | 5/07/21 | 2,000,000 |
| | |
Aledade, Inc. Series E1 | 5/20/22 | 1,999,998 |
| | |
Aledade, Inc. Series F | 6/07/23 | 2,999,983 |
| | |
Evolent Health, Inc. | 3/28/23 | 3,488,700 |
| | |
Thriveworks TopCo LLC Series B | 7/23/21 - 2/25/22 | 1,998,863 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 18,116,844 | 177,363,411 | 173,810,199 | 219,873 | - | - | 21,670,056 | 0.1% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 63,170,610 | 272,563,761 | 260,889,842 | 57,834 | - | - | 74,844,529 | 0.3% |
Total | 81,287,454 | 449,927,172 | 434,700,041 | 277,707 | - | - | 96,514,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,484,205,949 | 1,481,290,539 | 2,915,410 | - |
|
Preferred Stocks | 8,559,950 | - | - | 8,559,950 |
|
Money Market Funds | 96,514,585 | 96,514,585 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,589,280,484 | 1,577,805,124 | 2,915,410 | 8,559,950 |
Health Care Services Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $70,685,196) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $937,615,429) | $ | 1,492,765,899 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $96,514,585) | | 96,514,585 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,034,130,014) | | | $ | 1,589,280,484 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 5,525,643 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 937,358 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 248,574 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 63,044 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 4,332 |
Other receivables | | | | 152,348 |
Total assets | | | | 1,596,211,783 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 16,093 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 1,692,248 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 690,047 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 267,795 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 109,613 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 74,841,100 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 77,616,896 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,518,594,887 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 977,949,826 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 540,645,061 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,518,594,887 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,518,594,887 ÷ 12,279,689 shares) | | | $ | 123.67 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 8,643,854 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $57,834 from security lending) | | | | 277,707 |
Total Income | | | | 8,921,561 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 4,288,301 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,419,201 | | |
Accounting fees | | 224,908 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 8,138 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 5,701 | | |
Registration fees | | 43,619 | | |
Audit | | 18,416 | | |
Legal | | 1,545 | | |
Interest | | 710 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 4,793 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 6,015,332 | | |
Expense reductions | | (51,575) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 5,963,757 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 2,957,804 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 23,033,580 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 139 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 23,033,719 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated Issuers | | (38,448,898) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | (1) | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (38,448,899) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | (15,415,180) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | (12,457,376) |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,957,804 | $ | 3,245,186 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 23,033,719 | | (18,501,064) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (38,448,899) | | (28,481,459) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (12,457,376) | | (43,737,337) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (70,592,721) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 134,029,446 | | 1,010,359,737 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 65,526,668 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (311,679,350) | | (466,886,272) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (177,649,904) | | 609,000,133 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (190,107,280) | | 494,670,075 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,708,702,167 | | 1,214,032,092 |
End of period | $ | 1,518,594,887 | $ | 1,708,702,167 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,062,663 | | 7,599,624 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 474,418 |
Redeemed | | (2,477,689) | | (3,577,704) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (1,415,026) | | 4,496,338 |
| | | | |
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Health Care Services Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 124.77 | $ | 131.98 | $ | 121.44 | $ | 94.72 | $ | 89.28 | $ | 92.21 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .23 | | .28 | | .29 | | .06 | | .23 | | .13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (1.33) | | (.47) | | 20.01 | | 27.59 | | 5.50 | | 8.27 |
Total from investment operations | | (1.10) | | (.19) | | 20.30 | | 27.65 | | 5.73 | | 8.40 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.31) | | (.22) D | | (.93) | | (.29) | | (.10) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (6.71) | | (9.55) D | | - | | - | | (11.23) |
Total distributions | | - | | (7.02) | | (9.76) E | | (.93) | | (.29) | | (11.33) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 123.67 | $ | 124.77 | $ | 131.98 | $ | 121.44 | $ | 94.72 | $ | 89.28 |
Total Return F,G | | (.88)% | | (.64)% | | 16.85% | | 29.43% | | 6.39% | | 9.61% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% J | | .73% | | .71% | | .73% | | .75% | | .76% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% J | | .73% | | .71% | | .73% | | .75% | | .76% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% J | | .73% | | .71% | | .73% | | .75% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .36% J | | .21% | | .22% | | .05% | | .25% | | .14% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 1,518,595 | $ | 1,708,702 | $ | 1,214,032 | $ | 1,100,913 | $ | 1,003,206 | $ | 1,343,070 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 28% J | | 30% | | 35% | | 34% | | 37% | | 60% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 15.1 | |
Danaher Corp. | 13.9 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | 12.7 | |
Stryker Corp. | 5.6 | |
Penumbra, Inc. | 4.5 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 4.0 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. | 3.7 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc. Class A | 2.8 | |
Abbott Laboratories | 2.7 | |
Masimo Corp. | 2.6 | |
| 67.6 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 45.2 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 41.9 | |
Health Care Technology | 5.5 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | 3.3 | |
Biotechnology | 2.7 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 0.4 | |
Financial Services | 0.3 | |
Personal Care Products | 0.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals | 0.1 | |
|
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 1.7% | | | |
Biotechnology - 1.7% | | | |
Natera, Inc. (a)(b) | | 600,000 | 35,238,000 |
Oxford BioMedica PLC (a) | | 4,000,000 | 16,341,720 |
Repligen Corp. (a)(b) | | 340,000 | 59,129,400 |
| | | 110,709,120 |
Financial Services - 0.0% | | | |
Specialized Finance - 0.0% | | | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. warrants 1/20/27 (a)(c)(d) | | 235,185 | 623,240 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 44.7% | | | |
Health Care Equipment - 43.8% | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | 1,670,000 | 171,843,000 |
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) | | 15,280,000 | 824,203,200 |
DexCom, Inc. (a) | | 600,000 | 60,588,000 |
GE Healthcare Holding LLC | | 600,000 | 42,270,000 |
Glaukos Corp. (a) | | 746,100 | 56,061,954 |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | 460,000 | 104,364,800 |
Insulet Corp. (a) | | 697,000 | 133,621,870 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | | 820,000 | 256,397,600 |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (a)(b) | | 500,000 | 51,685,000 |
Masimo Corp. (a) | | 1,450,000 | 165,706,000 |
Nevro Corp. (a) | | 1,000,000 | 20,040,000 |
Novocure Ltd. (a)(b) | | 807,700 | 17,817,862 |
Outset Medical, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,000,000 | 13,610,000 |
Penumbra, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,100,000 | 290,950,000 |
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. (a)(b) | | 1,180,000 | 40,249,800 |
ResMed, Inc. | | 900,000 | 143,631,000 |
Shockwave Medical, Inc. (a)(b) | | 185,000 | 40,772,150 |
Stryker Corp. | | 1,280,000 | 362,944,000 |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,450,700 | 39,691,152 |
| | | 2,836,447,388 |
Health Care Supplies - 0.9% | | | |
ICU Medical, Inc. (a)(b) | | 326,065 | 47,289,207 |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 142,241 | 9,734,974 |
| | | 57,024,181 |
TOTAL HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | | | 2,893,471,569 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.0% | | | |
Health Care Services - 3.0% | | | |
agilon health, Inc. (a) | | 3,723,856 | 65,986,728 |
Guardant Health, Inc. (a) | | 430,000 | 16,804,400 |
LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (a)(b) | | 6,400,000 | 52,544,000 |
Privia Health Group, Inc. (a) | | 2,156,600 | 56,610,750 |
| | | 191,945,878 |
Health Care Technology - 4.8% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 4.8% | | | |
DNA Script (a)(c)(d) | | 1,220 | 770,302 |
DNA Script (a)(c)(d) | | 4,668 | 2,947,353 |
Doximity, Inc. (a)(b) | | 840,000 | 20,025,600 |
Evolent Health, Inc. (c) | | 1,003,500 | 24,319,321 |
Evolent Health, Inc. (a) | | 1,256,500 | 32,053,315 |
Phreesia, Inc. (a) | | 1,760,000 | 50,107,200 |
Veeva Systems, Inc. Class A (a) | | 860,000 | 179,482,000 |
| | | 309,705,091 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 41.9% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 41.9% | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc. (a) | | 1,826,466 | 94,702,262 |
10X Genomics, Inc. Class B (a)(e) | | 392,772 | 20,365,228 |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 831,200 | 65,166,080 |
Bruker Corp. | | 1,600,000 | 104,960,000 |
Danaher Corp. | | 3,400,000 | 901,000,000 |
Eurofins Scientific SA (b) | | 500,000 | 30,817,227 |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc. | | 600,000 | 16,530,000 |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 1,080,000 | 240,440,400 |
Lonza Group AG | | 75,000 | 41,369,346 |
Olink Holding AB ADR (a)(b) | | 1,233,000 | 20,381,490 |
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (a) | | 1,900,000 | 21,432,000 |
Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | 100,000 | 28,420,814 |
Seer, Inc. (a) | | 2,800,000 | 7,364,000 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | 1,760,000 | 980,496,001 |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | 345,000 | 140,380,500 |
| | | 2,713,825,348 |
Personal Care Products - 0.3% | | | |
Personal Care Products - 0.3% | | | |
The Beauty Health Co. (a)(b) | | 535,900 | 3,301,144 |
The Beauty Health Co. (a)(c) | | 3,000,000 | 18,480,000 |
| | | 21,781,144 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,809,207,906) | | | 6,242,061,390 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 3.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 1.0% | | | |
Biotechnology - 1.0% | | | |
Asimov, Inc. Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 97,985 | 4,491,632 |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 2,803,935 | 13,514,967 |
Element Biosciences, Inc. Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 2,385,223 | 33,369,270 |
ElevateBio LLC Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 214,700 | 895,299 |
Inscripta, Inc. Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 3,938,731 | 15,006,565 |
| | | 67,277,733 |
Financial Services - 0.3% | | | |
Specialized Finance - 0.3% | | | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. Series D (c)(d) | | 1,567,904 | 18,250,403 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2% | | | |
Health Care Supplies - 0.2% | | | |
Kardium, Inc. Series D6 (a)(c)(d) | | 13,783,189 | 13,645,357 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3% | | | |
Health Care Services - 0.3% | | | |
Conformal Medical, Inc.: | | | |
Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 2,605,625 | 11,412,638 |
Series D (c)(d) | | 525,299 | 2,658,013 |
dMed Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 309,255 | 2,421,467 |
| | | 16,492,118 |
Health Care Technology - 0.7% | | | |
Health Care Technology - 0.7% | | | |
Aledade, Inc.: | | | |
Series B1 (a)(c)(d) | | 175,232 | 8,782,628 |
Series E1 (a)(c)(d) | | 58,567 | 2,935,378 |
DNA Script: | | | |
Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 59 | 37,252 |
Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 28,249 | 17,836,286 |
Omada Health, Inc. Series E (a)(c)(d) | | 2,182,939 | 7,574,798 |
PrognomIQ, Inc.: | | | |
Series A5 (a)(c)(d) | | 833,333 | 1,374,999 |
Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 2,735,093 | 6,372,767 |
Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 752,098 | 2,000,581 |
| | | 46,914,689 |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1% | | | |
Galvanize Therapeutics Series B (a)(c)(d) | | 3,641,139 | 5,680,177 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4% | | | |
Textiles - 0.4% | | | |
Freenome, Inc.: | | | |
Series C (a)(c)(d) | | 2,268,156 | 17,646,254 |
Series D (a)(c)(d) | | 1,325,855 | 10,832,235 |
| | | 28,478,489 |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $201,503,739) | | | 196,738,966 |
| | | |
Preferred Securities - 0.3% |
| | Principal Amount (f) | Value ($) |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.3% | | | |
Health Care Supplies - 0.3% | | | |
Kardium, Inc. 0% (c)(d)(g) (Cost $19,551,861) | | 19,551,861 | 19,063,064 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (h) | | 14,891,786 | 14,894,764 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (h)(i) | | 144,015,183 | 144,029,584 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $158,924,348) | | | 158,924,348 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.2% (Cost $4,189,187,854) | 6,616,787,768 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.2)% | (139,945,998) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 6,476,841,770 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $262,942,246 or 4.1% of net assets. |
(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 $20,365,228 or 0.3% of net assets. |
(f) | Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(g) | Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date. |
(h) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(i) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Aledade, Inc. Series B1 | 5/07/21 | 6,709,756 |
| | |
Aledade, Inc. Series E1 | 5/20/22 | 2,917,480 |
| | |
Asimov, Inc. Series B | 10/29/21 | 9,081,318 |
| | |
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. Series D | 5/11/21 | 22,711,874 |
| | |
Conformal Medical, Inc. Series C | 7/24/20 | 9,554,996 |
| | |
Conformal Medical, Inc. Series D | 5/26/23 | 2,668,340 |
| | |
dMed Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Series C | 12/01/20 | 4,392,395 |
| | |
DNA Script | 12/17/21 | 4,714,776 |
| | |
DNA Script Series B | 12/17/21 | 47,244 |
| | |
DNA Script Series C | 10/01/21 | 24,572,393 |
| | |
Element Biosciences, Inc. Series B | 12/13/19 | 12,500,000 |
| | |
ElevateBio LLC Series C | 3/09/21 | 900,667 |
| | |
Evolent Health, Inc. | 3/28/23 | 29,101,500 |
| | |
Freenome, Inc. Series C | 8/14/20 | 14,999,996 |
| | |
Freenome, Inc. Series D | 11/22/21 | 9,999,996 |
| | |
Galvanize Therapeutics Series B | 3/29/22 | 6,303,849 |
| | |
Inscripta, Inc. Series D | 11/13/20 | 18,000,001 |
| | |
Kardium, Inc. Series D6 | 12/30/20 | 14,001,515 |
| | |
Kardium, Inc. 0% | 12/30/20 | 19,551,861 |
| | |
Omada Health, Inc. Series E | 12/22/21 | 13,087,156 |
| | |
PrognomIQ, Inc. Series A5 | 8/20/20 | 503,333 |
| | |
PrognomIQ, Inc. Series B | 9/11/20 | 6,249,999 |
| | |
PrognomIQ, Inc. Series C | 2/16/22 | 2,301,420 |
| | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. warrants 1/20/27 | 1/20/22 | 0 |
| | |
Saluda Medical, Inc. Series D | 1/20/22 | 20,000,011 |
| | |
The Beauty Health Co. | 12/08/20 | 30,000,000 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 12,569,252 | 593,411,663 | 591,086,151 | 567,601 | - | - | 14,894,764 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 104,979,490 | 831,717,909 | 792,667,815 | 198,712 | - | - | 144,029,584 | 0.5% |
Total | 117,548,742 | 1,425,129,572 | 1,383,753,966 | 766,313 | - | - | 158,924,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Nevro Corp. | 62,880,000 | 3,049,788 | 29,080,318 | - | (46,817,463) | 30,007,993 | - |
Total | 62,880,000 | 3,049,788 | 29,080,318 | - | (46,817,463) | 30,007,993 | - |
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 6,242,061,390 | 6,172,031,828 | 65,688,667 | 4,340,895 |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 196,738,966 | - | - | 196,738,966 |
|
Preferred Securities | 19,063,064 | - | - | 19,063,064 |
|
Money Market Funds | 158,924,348 | 158,924,348 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 6,616,787,768 | 6,330,956,176 | 65,688,667 | 220,142,925 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
| |
Investments in Securities: | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 205,989,012 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (11,918,386) | |
Cost of Purchases | | 2,668,340 | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | 18,140,649 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | (18,140,649) | |
Ending Balance | $ | 196,738,966 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (11,918,386) | |
Other Investments in Securities | | | |
Beginning Balance | $ | 23,709,662 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | - | |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | | (305,703) | |
Cost of Purchases | | - | |
Proceeds of Sales | | - | |
Amortization/Accretion | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | 585,611 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | (585,611) | |
Ending Balance | $ | 23,403,959 | |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at August 31, 2023 | $ | (305,703) | |
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. Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales may include securities received and/or delivered through in-kind transactions, corporate actions or exchanges. Transfers into Level 3 were attributable to a lack of observable market data resulting from decreases in market activity, decreases in liquidity, security restructurings or corporate actions. Transfers out of Level 3 were attributable to observable market data becoming available for those securities. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations. | |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $140,431,344) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $4,030,263,506) | $ | 6,457,863,420 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $158,924,348) | | 158,924,348 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $4,189,187,854) | | | $ | 6,616,787,768 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $106) | | | | 106 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 27,428,090 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 578,944 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 954,796 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 46,349 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 19,600 |
Other receivables | | | | 293,362 |
Total assets | | | | 6,646,109,015 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 15,279,604 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 5,783,654 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 2,827,279 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 990,576 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 365,113 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 144,021,019 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 169,267,245 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 6,476,841,770 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 4,148,622,449 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 2,328,219,321 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 6,476,841,770 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($6,476,841,770 ÷ 104,010,204 shares) | | | $ | 62.27 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 9,979,816 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $198,712 from security lending) | | | | 766,313 |
Total Income | | | | 10,746,129 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 18,243,225 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 5,509,207 | | |
Accounting fees | | 519,489 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 105,635 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 26,594 | | |
Registration fees | | 27,579 | | |
Audit | | 18,794 | | |
Legal | | 2,297 | | |
Interest | | 6,994 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 22,550 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 24,482,364 | | |
Expense reductions | | (219,409) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 24,262,955 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (13,516,826) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 310,747,049 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | (46,817,463) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 193,795 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 264,123,381 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (199,272,850) | | |
Affiliated issuers | | 30,007,993 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 22,925 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (169,241,932) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 94,881,449 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 81,364,623 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (13,516,826) | $ | (28,170,066) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 264,123,381 | | (246,035,026) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (169,241,932) | | (771,561,689) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 81,364,623 | | (1,045,766,781) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (137,786,409) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 191,300,594 | | 418,873,849 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 128,702,740 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (707,308,116) | | (1,358,373,047) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (516,007,522) | | (810,796,458) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (434,642,899) | | (1,994,349,648) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 6,911,484,669 | | 8,905,834,317 |
End of period | $ | 6,476,841,770 | $ | 6,911,484,669 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 2,976,904 | | 6,616,291 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 1,786,046 |
Redeemed | | (11,100,431) | | (22,012,597) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (8,123,527) | | (13,610,260) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 61.64 | $ | 70.83 | $ | 74.99 | $ | 55.88 | $ | 52.92 | $ | 46.09 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | (.12) | | (.24) | | (.37) | | (.24) | | (.08) | | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .75 | | (7.84) | | 2.97 | | 24.19 | | 4.10 | | 10.40 |
Total from investment operations | | .63 | | (8.08) | | 2.60 | | 23.95 | | 4.02 | | 10.36 |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (1.11) | | (6.76) | | (4.84) | | (1.06) | | (3.53) |
Total distributions | | - | | (1.11) | | (6.76) | | (4.84) | | (1.06) | | (3.53) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 62.27 | $ | 61.64 | $ | 70.83 | $ | 74.99 | $ | 55.88 | $ | 52.92 |
Total Return D,E | | 1.02% | | (11.64)% | | 2.95% | | 44.20% | | 7.46% | | 23.85% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,F,G | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .70% H | | .70% | | .68% | | .70% | | .71% | | .73% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .70% H | | .70% | | .68% | | .70% | | .71% | | .73% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .70% H | | .70% | | .68% | | .70% | | .71% | | .73% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.39)% H | | (.38)% | | (.46)% | | (.36)% | | (.15)% | | (.07)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 6,476,842 | $ | 6,911,485 | $ | 8,905,834 | $ | 8,673,299 | $ | 6,058,766 | $ | 6,787,645 |
Portfolio turnover rate I | | 47% H | | 37% | | 32% | | 58% | | 35% | | 43% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
GExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
HAnnualized.
IAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Eli Lilly & Co. | 21.3 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B sponsored ADR | 11.9 | |
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR | 9.5 | |
Sanofi SA sponsored ADR | 7.0 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 4.8 | |
GSK PLC sponsored ADR | 4.2 | |
UCB SA | 3.2 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC | 3.2 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 3.2 | |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 2.7 | |
| 71.0 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Pharmaceuticals | 76.5 | |
Biotechnology | 18.3 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 2.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 1.9 | |
Financial Services | 0.3 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 0.0 | |
Software | 0.0 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 18.1% | | | |
Biotechnology - 18.1% | | | |
Acelyrin, Inc. | | 160,830 | 3,870,131 |
Acelyrin, Inc. rights (a)(b) | | 19,543 | 446,759 |
Allovir, Inc. (a)(c) | | 661,100 | 2,069,243 |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 14,671 | 2,902,217 |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (a) | | 244,400 | 5,010,200 |
Argenx SE (a) | | 6,300 | 3,166,280 |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR (a) | | 36,100 | 3,538,522 |
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (a) | | 507,400 | 3,835,944 |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(c) | | 134,700 | 3,122,346 |
Biogen, Inc. (a) | | 68,800 | 18,394,368 |
Blueprint Medicines Corp. (a) | | 200,800 | 10,011,888 |
Cytokinetics, Inc. (a) | | 85,900 | 3,001,346 |
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 478,500 | 5,454,900 |
Galapagos NV sponsored ADR (a) | | 36,900 | 1,398,141 |
Generation Bio Co. (a) | | 394,176 | 1,884,161 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | 353,200 | 27,012,736 |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 133,200 | 4,992,336 |
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 2,300 | 431,848 |
Leap Therapeutics, Inc. warrants 1/31/26 (a) | | 60,600 | 358 |
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (a)(c) | | 237,400 | 16,466,064 |
Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(c) | | 367,700 | 2,158,399 |
Prothena Corp. PLC (a) | | 83,800 | 4,426,316 |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 295,600 | 11,676,200 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 97,000 | 11,737,970 |
uniQure B.V. (a) | | 150,300 | 1,309,113 |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 175,900 | 6,856,582 |
| | | 155,174,368 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 0.0% | | | |
Drug Retail - 0.0% | | | |
MedAvail Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 3,333 | 536 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9% | | | |
Health Care Equipment - 0.9% | | | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | 21,800 | 4,945,984 |
Pulmonx Corp. (a) | | 288,700 | 3,019,802 |
| | | 7,965,786 |
Health Care Supplies - 1.0% | | | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 119,700 | 8,192,268 |
TOTAL HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | | | 16,158,054 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.5% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.5% | | | |
Gerresheimer AG | | 167,800 | 21,816,276 |
Pharmaceuticals - 76.5% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 76.5% | | | |
Arvinas Holding Co. LLC (a) | | 26,300 | 741,923 |
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR | | 1,199,200 | 81,329,744 |
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(c) | | 43,400 | 3,506,720 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 143,980 | 8,876,367 |
Catalent, Inc. (a) | | 77,600 | 3,877,672 |
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 436,300 | 2,726,875 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 328,761 | 182,199,349 |
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 762,000 | 4,213,860 |
GSK PLC sponsored ADR | | 1,020,860 | 35,862,812 |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 144,577 | 5,240,916 |
Indivior PLC (a) | | 303,000 | 6,985,895 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 372,636 | 40,609,871 |
Merck KGaA | | 128,900 | 23,202,271 |
Novartis AG sponsored ADR | | 24,896 | 2,501,550 |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B sponsored ADR | | 549,900 | 102,072,438 |
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 30,000 | 5,070,000 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 79,746 | 23,404,527 |
Royalty Pharma PLC | | 912,300 | 27,204,786 |
Sanofi SA sponsored ADR | | 1,133,122 | 60,259,428 |
Structure Therapeutics, Inc. ADR | | 98,000 | 2,762,620 |
UCB SA | | 309,000 | 27,743,312 |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (a) | | 141,000 | 4,723,500 |
| | | 655,116,436 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $602,926,363) | | | 848,265,670 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Biotechnology - 0.2% | | | |
Biotechnology - 0.2% | | | |
Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. Series A (d) | | 304 | 166,060 |
Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc.: | | | |
Series D1 (a)(b)(d) | | 6,308 | 1,227,852 |
Series D2 (a)(b)(d) | | 85 | 14,596 |
| | | 1,408,508 |
Financial Services - 0.3% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.3% | | | |
Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc.: | | | |
Series C (a)(b)(d) | | 158,879 | 1,714,304 |
Series D1 (b)(d) | | 14,400 | 155,808 |
Series D2 (b)(d) | | 22,477 | 230,164 |
| | | 2,100,276 |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | | | |
Castle Creek Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. Series C (a)(b)(d) | | 200 | 42,284 |
Software - 0.0% | | | |
Systems Software - 0.0% | | | |
Evozyne LLC Series A (a)(b)(d) | | 5,900 | 80,004 |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $3,724,244) | | | 3,631,072 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 2,494,533 | 2,495,031 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 9,640,594 | 9,641,560 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $12,136,590) | | | 12,136,591 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.9% (Cost $618,787,197) | 864,033,333 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)% | (7,330,501) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 856,702,832 |
| |
Legend
(c) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $3,631,072 or 0.4% of net assets. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. Series A | 6/22/23 | 88,488 |
| | |
Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. Series D1 | 4/19/22 | 1,356,409 |
| | |
Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. Series D2 | 6/28/21 | 14,700 |
| | |
Castle Creek Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. Series C | 12/09/19 | 82,370 |
| | |
Evozyne LLC Series A | 4/09/21 | 132,573 |
| | |
Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. Series C | 2/26/21 | 1,700,005 |
| | |
Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. Series D1 | 10/21/22 | 155,952 |
| | |
Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. Series D2 | 5/18/22 | 193,747 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 16,717,912 | 95,225,193 | 109,448,074 | 176,088 | - | - | 2,495,031 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 7,206,158 | 99,587,867 | 97,152,466 | 27,606 | - | 1 | 9,641,560 | 0.0% |
Total | 23,924,070 | 194,813,060 | 206,600,540 | 203,694 | - | 1 | 12,136,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 848,265,670 | 817,377,615 | 30,441,296 | 446,759 |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 3,631,072 | - | 166,060 | 3,465,012 |
|
Money Market Funds | 12,136,591 | 12,136,591 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 864,033,333 | 829,514,206 | 30,607,356 | 3,911,771 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $9,340,736) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $606,650,607) | $ | 851,896,742 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $12,136,590) | | 12,136,591 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $618,787,197) | | | $ | 864,033,333 |
Cash | | | | 8,146 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $421) | | | | 416 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 38,305,908 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 201,183 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,480,380 |
Reclaims receivable | | | | 1,987,942 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 24,011 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,878 |
Other receivables | | | | 167,776 |
Total assets | | | | 906,211,973 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 38,530,238 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 636,706 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 367,576 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 142,740 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 191,031 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 9,640,850 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 49,509,141 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 856,702,832 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 585,259,121 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 271,443,711 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 856,702,832 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($856,702,832 ÷ 35,673,758 shares) | | | $ | 24.01 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 9,354,919 |
Foreign Tax Reclaims | | | | 469,765 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $27,606 from security lending) | | | | 203,694 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | | $ | 10,028,378 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | | | (1,283,765) |
Total Income | | | | 8,744,613 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 2,172,285 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 719,851 | | |
Accounting fees | | 127,998 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | (29,878) | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,980 | | |
Registration fees | | 34,271 | | |
Audit | | 18,940 | | |
Legal | | 1,982 | | |
Interest | | 10,357 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,808 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 3,061,594 | | |
Expense reductions | | (25,727) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 3,035,867 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 5,708,746 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 22,423,587 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 16,623 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 22,440,210 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 86,402,599 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds | | 1 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 78,972 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 86,481,572 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 108,921,782 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 114,630,528 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 5,708,746 | $ | 8,244,064 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 22,440,210 | | 68,024,817 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 86,481,572 | | (60,969,551) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 114,630,528 | | 15,299,330 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (35,689,983) | | (41,990,940) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 91,676,393 | | 164,880,948 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 33,293,102 | | 39,396,332 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (108,386,207) | | (351,154,587) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 16,583,288 | | (146,877,307) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 95,523,833 | | (173,568,917) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 761,178,999 | | 934,747,916 |
End of period | $ | 856,702,832 | $ | 761,178,999 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 3,933,319 | | 7,124,169 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 1,473,798 | | 1,698,146 |
Redeemed | | (4,700,986) | | (15,341,002) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 706,131 | | (6,518,687) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.77 | $ | 22.53 | $ | 23.92 | $ | 21.71 | $ | 21.07 | $ | 18.82 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .16 | | .23 | | .27 | | .27 | | .29 | | .29 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 3.12 | | .19 | | .97 | | 4.04 | | 2.29 | | 2.34 |
Total from investment operations | | 3.28 | | .42 | | 1.24 | | 4.31 | | 2.58 | | 2.63 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.30) | | (.28) | | (.31) | | (.31) | | (.28) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (1.04) | | (.88) | | (2.35) | | (1.79) | | (1.64) | | (.10) |
Total distributions | | (1.04) | | (1.18) | | (2.63) | | (2.10) | | (1.94) D | | (.38) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 24.01 | $ | 21.77 | $ | 22.53 | $ | 23.92 | $ | 21.71 | $ | 21.07 |
Total Return E,F | | 15.34% | | 1.60% | | 5.15% | | 20.46% | | 12.06% | | 14.15% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .77% | | .78% | | .80% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .77% | | .78% | | .79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .76% | | .77% | | .79% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.38% I | | .99% | | 1.10% | | 1.13% | | 1.36% | | 1.48% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 856,703 | $ | 761,179 | $ | 934,748 | $ | 833,380 | $ | 764,285 | $ | 747,604 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 62% I | | 45% | | 29% | | 32% | | 52% | | 55% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Biotechnology Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Health Care Services Portfolio, Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio, and Pharmaceuticals Portfolio (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). 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 Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds. The financial statements for Biotechnology Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio and Health Care Services Portfolio have been consolidated to include the Subsidiary accounts (see Consolidated Subsidiary note below).
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. 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. Securities, including private placements or other restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market approach, the income approach and cost approach, and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach considers factors including the price of recent investments in the same or a similar security or financial metrics of comparable securities. The income approach considers factors including expected future cash flows, security specific risks and corresponding discount rates. The cost approach considers factors including the value of the security's underlying assets and liabilities.
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Preferred securities are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing services. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
The following provides information on Level 3 securities held by the Fund that were valued at period end based on unobservable inputs. These amounts exclude valuations provided by a broker.
Biotechnology Portfolio:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in InputA |
Equities | $149,784,764 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 24.9 | Increase |
| | Recovery value | Recovery value | $0.00 - $5.51 / $5.50 | Increase |
| | Market Approach | Transaction price | $2.42 - $105.86 / $56.36 | Increase |
| | | Discount rate | 4.6% - 50.0% / 28.4% | Decrease |
| | | Volatility | 85.0% | Increase |
| | | Discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) | 5.0% - 8.8% / 7.2% | Decrease |
| | | Term | 3.0 | Increase |
| | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 5.2% - 15.5% / 10.8% | Decrease |
| | | Probability rate | 0.0% - 90.0% / 39.0% | Increase |
| | | Term | 0.3 - 7.7 / 4.4 | Increase |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 4.6% - 5.0% / 4.6% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 80.0% - 85.0% / 82.1% | Increase |
| | | Term | 2.0 - 3.0 / 1.8 | Increase |
Health Care Portfolio:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in InputA |
Equities | $108,602,734 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 3.0 - 24.9/6.5 | Increase |
| | Recovery Value | Recovery Value | $5.51 | Increase |
| | Market Approach | Transaction price Discount rate | $7.75 - $20.56 / $13.34 30.0% - 55.0% / 39.6% | Increase Decrease |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 4.5% - 5.2% / 4.8% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 45.0% - 90.0% / 52.8% | Increase |
| | | Term | 1.5 - 4.0/2.9 | Increase |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in InputA |
Equities | $201,079,861 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Revenue multiple (EV/R) | 3.0 - 24.9/6.7 | Increase |
| | Market Approach | Transaction price Discount rate | $1.02 - $20.56 / $11.08 15.0% - 55.0% / 27.7% | Increase Decrease |
| | Discounted cash flow | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 30.7% | Decrease |
| | | Exit multiple | 1.5 | Increase |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 4.5% - 5.2% / 4.8% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 55.0% - 80.0% / 68.0% | Increase |
| | | Term | 1.5 - 4.0/2.5 | Increase |
Preferred Securities | $19,063,064 | Market Approach | Transaction price | $100.00 | Increase |
| | Black scholes | Discount rate | 4.7% | Increase |
| | | Volatility | 70.0% | Increase |
| | | Term | 3.0 | Increase |
A Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.
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 August 31, 2023 as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are 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. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends or foreign tax reclaims. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable or reclaims receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Biotechnology Portfolio | $1,176,106 |
Health Care Portfolio | 773,106 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 87,047 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 251,944 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 159,668 |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each 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. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications.
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 Trustee compensation, capital loss carryforwards, partnerships, net operating losses and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $3,707,697,619 | $1,676,339,755 | $(474,201,561) | $1,202,138,194 |
Health Care Portfolio | 5,828,322,391 | 2,986,346,233 | (496,440,094) | 2,489,906,139 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 1,046,115,880 | 620,327,558 | (77,162,954) | 543,164,604 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 4,195,033,635 | 2,737,694,585 | (315,940,452) | 2,421,754,133 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 619,573,969 | 299,811,989 | (55,352,625) | 244,459,364 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
| Short-term | Long-term | Total capital loss carryforward |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $(486,419,734) | $(161,948,980) | $(648,368,714) |
Health Care Portfolio | (82,842,812) | - | (82,842,812) |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | (323,788,266) | (7,106,193) | (330,894,459) |
Certain of the Funds elected to defer to the next fiscal year capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, and ordinary losses recognized during the period January 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023. Loss deferrals were as follows:
| Capital losses | Ordinary losses |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $- | $(2,587,831) |
Health Care Portfolio | - | (12,417,992) |
Health Care Services Portfolio | (23,317,441) | (854,077) |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds 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 held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
Commitments. A commitment is an agreement to acquire an investment at a future date (subject to conditions) in connection with a potential public or non-public offering. Commitments outstanding at period end are presented in the table below. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on any commitments outstanding at period end is separately presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on unfunded commitments, and any change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on unfunded commitments during the period is separately presented in the Statement of Operations, as applicable based on contractual conditions of each commitment.
| Investment to be Acquired | Commitment Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. | $2,290,822 | $ (408,802) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | Korro Bio, Inc. | $5,000,000 | $ (521,583) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | Morphimmune, Inc. | $2,499,997 | $ (116,304) |
Consolidated Subsidiary. The Funds included in the table below hold certain investments through a wholly-owned subsidiary ("Subsidiary"), which may be subject to federal and state taxes upon disposition.
As of period end, investments in Subsidiaries were as follows:
| $ Amount | % of Net Assets |
Biotechnology Portfolio | 71,574,742 | 1.56 |
Health Care Portfolio | 6,318,155 | .08 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 929,681 | .06 |
The financial statements have been consolidated to include the Subsidiary accounts where applicable. Accordingly, all inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
At period end, any estimated tax liability for these investments is presented as "Deferred taxes" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and included in "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities" in the Statement of Operations. The tax liability incurred may differ materially depending on conditions when these investments are disposed. Any cash held by a Subsidiary is restricted as to its use and is presented as "Restricted cash" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-03 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. They also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. They also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. ASU 2022-03 will be effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023, and allows for early adoption. ASU 2022-03 will only be applicable to an equity security in which the contractual arrangement that restricts its sale is executed or modified on or after the adoption date. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2022-03 to the financial statements.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | 1,163,928,835 | 1,667,079,890 |
Health Care Portfolio | 1,810,288,941 | 2,106,737,664 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 228,595,832 | 405,003,291 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 1,621,679,647 | 2,180,735,594 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 251,330,065 | 249,874,254 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Biotechnology Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Health Care Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Health Care Services Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Funds' 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, transfer agent fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates expressed as a percentage of average net assets:
Biotechnology Portfolio | .16% |
Health Care Portfolio | .15% |
Health Care Services Portfolio | .17% |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | .16% |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | .17% |
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Biotechnology Portfolio | .02 |
Health Care Portfolio | .01 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | .03 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | .01 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $ 64,129 |
Health Care Portfolio | 30,203 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 3,696 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 24,427 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 6,395 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Biotechnology Portfolio | Borrower | $19,402,167 | 5.17% | $16,712 |
Health Care Portfolio | Borrower | $9,133,600 | 5.42% | $6,876 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | Borrower | $5,040,000 | 5.07% | $710 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | Borrower | $12,151,750 | 5.18% | $6,994 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | Borrower | $5,645,417 | 5.11% | $9,621 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Biotechnology Portfolio | 14,306,458 | 94,004,310 | (3,216,031) |
Health Care Portfolio | 144,750,801 | 116,483,075 | 29,772,365 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 9,264,956 | 21,782,867 | 1,126,648 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 141,266,663 | 114,815,797 | 2,736,597 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 10,695,715 | 12,866,027 | 3,338,062 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $4,759 |
Health Care Portfolio | 8,053 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 1,625 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 6,805 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 778 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $283,199 | $57,110 | $2,826,998 |
Health Care Portfolio | $46,905 | $- | $- |
Health Care Services Portfolio | $6,070 | $181 | $- |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | $20,888 | $- | $- |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | $2,881 | $2,269 | $- |
Bank Borrowings.
Each Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. Each 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. Any open loans, including accrued interest, at period end are presented under the caption "Notes payable" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
| Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | $ 1,015,000 | 5.22% | $ 736 |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with each applicable Fund's custodian credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce each applicable Fund's expenses. All of the applicable expense reductions are noted in the table below.
| Custodian credits |
Health Care Portfolio | $3,256 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 97 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 744 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Biotechnology Portfolio | $152,512 |
Health Care Portfolio | 260,873 |
Health Care Services Portfolio | 51,478 |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | 218,665 |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 25,727 |
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology Portfolio | | | | .71% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,027.60 | | $ 3.62 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.57 | | $ 3.61 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Portfolio | | | | .68% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,023.20 | | $ 3.46 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.72 | | $ 3.46 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Services Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 991.20 | | $ 3.65 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio | | | | .70% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,010.20 | | $ 3.54 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.62 | | $ 3.56 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,153.40 | | $ 3.95 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Biotechnology Portfolio
Health Care Portfolio
Health Care Services Portfolio
Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of each fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in that fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. For each of Biotechnology Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, and Health Care Services Portfolio, the fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered each fund's management fee rate 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 that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of each fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that each fund's total expense ratio 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813645.118
SELHC-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Financials Sector
Banking Portfolio
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Financials Portfolio
FinTech Portfolio
Insurance Portfolio
(Financials Portfolio formerly named Financial Services Portfolio)
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Wells Fargo & Co. | 9.6 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 8.0 | |
Bank of America Corp. | 7.0 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | 4.9 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 4.9 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | 4.8 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | 4.4 | |
Popular, Inc. | 4.2 | |
KeyCorp | 4.1 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | 4.0 | |
| 55.9 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Banks | 89.6 | |
Financial Services | 4.8 | |
Consumer Finance | 2.7 | |
Capital Markets | 2.4 | |
|
Banking Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.1% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Banks - 89.6% | | | |
Diversified Banks - 39.5% | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 863,376 | 24,752,990 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 416,300 | 17,189,027 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 23,700 | 3,468,021 |
KeyCorp | | 1,278,100 | 14,480,873 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 142,200 | 17,167,806 |
U.S. Bancorp | | 772,300 | 28,212,119 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 821,992 | 33,940,051 |
| | | 139,210,887 |
Regional Banks - 50.1% | | | |
1st Source Corp. | | 99,181 | 4,432,399 |
American National Bankshares, Inc. | | 83,386 | 3,268,731 |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | 524,900 | 9,096,517 |
Cadence Bank | | 363,139 | 8,308,620 |
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | 108,576 | 3,854,448 |
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | | 240,500 | 4,598,360 |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | 251,800 | 13,934,612 |
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | 420,800 | 5,663,968 |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | 366,200 | 6,924,842 |
First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc. | | 355,434 | 9,209,295 |
Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc. | | 200,500 | 6,143,320 |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | 128,100 | 5,405,820 |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 108,860 | 13,612,943 |
Old National Bancorp, Indiana | | 197,954 | 3,020,778 |
Popular, Inc. | | 218,405 | 14,912,693 |
Preferred Bank, Los Angeles | | 54,595 | 3,390,895 |
Sierra Bancorp (a) | | 131,200 | 2,608,256 |
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (a) | | 23,700 | 1,002,510 |
Trico Bancshares | | 96,987 | 3,330,534 |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 553,100 | 16,897,205 |
UMB Financial Corp. | | 123,766 | 7,823,249 |
Univest Corp. of Pennsylvania | | 241,900 | 4,351,781 |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | 148,200 | 11,501,802 |
Zions Bancorp NA | | 367,450 | 13,044,475 |
| | | 176,338,053 |
TOTAL BANKS | | | 315,548,940 |
Capital Markets - 2.4% | | | |
Asset Management & Custody Banks - 2.4% | | | |
Phoenix Vega Mezz PLC | | 330,200 | 19,800 |
State Street Corp. | | 124,300 | 8,544,382 |
| | | 8,564,182 |
Consumer Finance - 2.7% | | | |
Consumer Finance - 2.7% | | | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 34,500 | 3,532,455 |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | 142,300 | 5,906,873 |
| | | 9,439,328 |
Financial Services - 4.4% | | | |
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance - 4.4% | | | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | 310,829 | 15,609,832 |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.0% | | | |
Sunrisemezz Ltd. | | 47,171 | 12,660 |
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | | | 15,622,492 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $342,953,807) | | | 349,174,942 |
| | | |
Convertible Bonds - 0.4% |
| | Principal Amount (b) | Value ($) |
Financial Services - 0.4% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 0.4% | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. 0% 11/15/26 (Cost $1,255,566) | | 1,881,000 | 1,428,431 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 1,092,266 | 1,092,485 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 48,559 | 48,564 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $1,141,049) | | | 1,141,049 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.8% (Cost $345,350,422) | 351,744,422 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.2% | 622,814 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 352,367,236 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(b) | Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 1,487,061 | 38,173,143 | 38,567,719 | 29,686 | - | - | 1,092,485 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 4,037,193 | 89,652,854 | 93,641,483 | 10,689 | - | - | 48,564 | 0.0% |
Total | 5,524,254 | 127,825,997 | 132,209,202 | 40,375 | - | - | 1,141,049 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 349,174,942 | 349,174,942 | - | - |
|
Convertible Bonds | 1,428,431 | - | 1,428,431 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 1,141,049 | 1,141,049 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 351,744,422 | 350,315,991 | 1,428,431 | - |
Banking Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $47,544) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $344,209,373) | $ | 350,603,373 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $1,141,049) | | 1,141,049 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $345,350,422) | | | $ | 351,744,422 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 7,675,148 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 278,000 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,647,920 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 4,319 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,146 |
Other receivables | | | | 2,012 |
Total assets | | | | 361,353,967 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 8,047,095 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 644,611 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 161,327 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 64,472 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 20,662 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 48,564 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 8,986,731 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 352,367,236 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 352,014,346 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 352,890 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 352,367,236 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($352,367,236 ÷ 16,710,564 shares) | | | $ | 21.09 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 8,074,754 |
Interest | | | | 105,692 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $10,689 from security lending) | | | | 40,375 |
Total Income | | | | 8,220,821 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 930,731 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 319,896 | | |
Accounting fees | | 62,883 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 8,700 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,532 | | |
Registration fees | | 33,950 | | |
Audit | | 18,439 | | |
Legal | | 2,214 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,679 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,380,024 | | |
Expense reductions | | (11,256) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,368,768 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 6,852,053 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (10,479,876) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 409 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (10,479,467) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | | | | (68,457,973) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | (78,937,440) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | (72,085,387) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,852,053 | $ | 11,328,231 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (10,479,467) | | 20,549,966 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (68,457,973) | | (115,880,770) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (72,085,387) | | (84,002,573) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (11,939,985) | | (27,365,238) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 90,646,260 | | 86,486,325 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 10,993,445 | | 25,505,449 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (95,131,136) | | (287,573,573) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 6,508,569 | | (175,581,799) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (77,516,803) | | (286,949,610) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 429,884,039 | | 716,833,649 |
End of period | $ | 352,367,236 | $ | 429,884,039 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 4,436,590 | | 3,179,002 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 542,350 | | 1,010,981 |
Redeemed | | (4,651,665) | | (10,660,796) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 327,275 | | (6,470,813) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 26.24 | $ | 31.37 | $ | 26.31 | $ | 23.37 | $ | 26.42 | $ | 36.82 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .40 | | .61 | | .58 | | .54 | | .58 | | .49 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (4.85) | | (4.24) | | 5.48 | | 4.32 | | (1.96) | | (3.62) |
Total from investment operations | | (4.45) | | (3.63) | | 6.06 | | 4.86 | | (1.38) | | (3.13) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.10) | | (.67) | | (.54) | | (.55) | | (.53) | | (.54) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.60) | | (.83) | | (.46) | | (1.37) | | (1.14) | | (6.73) |
Total distributions | | (.70) | | (1.50) | | (1.00) | | (1.92) | | (1.67) | | (7.27) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 21.09 | $ | 26.24 | $ | 31.37 | $ | 26.31 | $ | 23.37 | $ | 26.42 |
Total Return D,E | | (16.86)% | | (11.27)% | | 23.37% | | 25.90% | | (6.05)% | | (6.57)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,F,G | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .78% H | | .75% | | .73% | | .79% | | .77% | | .77% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .77% H | | .74% | | .73% | | .79% | | .77% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .77% H | | .74% | | .73% | | .79% | | .77% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 3.86% H | | 2.29% | | 1.93% | | 2.84% | | 2.21% | | 1.54% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 352,367 | $ | 429,884 | $ | 716,834 | $ | 537,860 | $ | 361,696 | $ | 514,650 |
Portfolio turnover rate I | | 52% H | | 21% | | 34% | | 32% | | 31% | | 44% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
GExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
HAnnualized.
IAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Moody's Corp. | 7.8 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | 6.3 | |
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 5.8 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 5.7 | |
Blackstone, Inc. | 5.6 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 5.5 | |
KKR & Co. LP | 4.7 | |
Morgan Stanley | 4.6 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 4.4 | |
CME Group, Inc. | 4.4 | |
| 54.8 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Capital Markets | 96.3 | |
Financial Services | 3.4 | |
|
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Capital Markets - 96.3% | | | |
Asset Management & Custody Banks - 33.9% | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | 119,600 | 40,374,568 |
Ares Management Corp. | | 283,400 | 29,314,896 |
Avantax, Inc. (a) | | 16,900 | 353,548 |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | 304,900 | 13,680,863 |
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | | 58,200 | 40,771,428 |
Blackstone, Inc. | | 373,300 | 39,707,921 |
Blue Owl Capital, Inc. Class A (b) | | 864,200 | 10,327,190 |
Bridge Investment Group Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 85,800 | 864,864 |
Carlyle Group LP (b) | | 284,400 | 9,200,340 |
Focus Financial Partners, Inc. Class A (a) | | 100 | 5,300 |
Hamilton Lane, Inc. Class A (b) | | 45,000 | 4,175,550 |
Intermediate Capital Group PLC | | 195,700 | 3,353,020 |
KKR & Co. LP | | 522,600 | 32,824,506 |
Northern Trust Corp. | | 600 | 45,642 |
P10, Inc. | | 94,200 | 1,135,110 |
Patria Investments Ltd. | | 390,072 | 5,624,838 |
Petershill Partners PLC (c) | | 21,100 | 46,777 |
State Street Corp. | | 400 | 27,496 |
StepStone Group, Inc. Class A | | 108,700 | 3,355,569 |
TPG, Inc. (b) | | 122,900 | 3,455,948 |
| | | 238,645,374 |
Financial Exchanges & Data - 36.9% | | | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | 81,138 | 12,147,170 |
CME Group, Inc. | | 153,500 | 31,111,380 |
Coinbase Global, Inc. (a)(b) | | 143,900 | 11,454,440 |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | 23,800 | 10,386,558 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | 324,700 | 38,311,353 |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | 24,200 | 5,830,506 |
Moody's Corp. | | 163,900 | 55,201,521 |
MSCI, Inc. | | 44,800 | 24,354,176 |
NASDAQ, Inc. | | 325,300 | 17,071,744 |
Open Lending Corp. (a) | | 171,300 | 1,413,225 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 112,700 | 44,049,922 |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc. Class A | | 100,900 | 8,720,787 |
| | | 260,052,782 |
Investment Banking & Brokerage - 25.5% | | | |
BGC Group, Inc. Class A | | 354,200 | 1,749,748 |
Charles Schwab Corp. | | 526,461 | 31,140,168 |
Evercore, Inc. Class A | | 68,200 | 9,551,410 |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | 2,900 | 950,359 |
Houlihan Lokey | | 135,200 | 14,241,968 |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (b) | | 139,500 | 12,705,660 |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | 301,800 | 10,771,242 |
LPL Financial | | 84,700 | 19,530,973 |
Moelis & Co. Class A (b) | | 118,600 | 5,622,826 |
Morgan Stanley | | 378,216 | 32,205,092 |
Piper Jaffray Companies | | 20,300 | 3,024,294 |
PJT Partners, Inc. (b) | | 131,412 | 10,380,234 |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | 188,600 | 19,725,674 |
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (a) | | 310,800 | 3,384,612 |
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A | | 223,800 | 4,194,012 |
| | | 179,178,272 |
TOTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | | | 677,876,428 |
Financial Services - 3.4% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 3.4% | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | 276,700 | 24,166,978 |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 0.0% | | | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 100 | 6,251 |
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | | | 24,173,229 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $479,806,963) | | | 702,049,657 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 6.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) | | 888,200 | 888,378 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) | | 43,095,198 | 43,099,507 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $43,987,885) | | | 43,987,885 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 106.0% (Cost $523,794,848) | 746,037,542 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (6.0)% | (41,963,394) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 704,074,148 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $46,777 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 16,326,467 | 57,629,750 | 73,067,839 | 76,034 | - | - | 888,378 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 38,919,225 | 288,747,539 | 284,567,257 | 56,263 | - | - | 43,099,507 | 0.2% |
Total | 55,245,692 | 346,377,289 | 357,635,096 | 132,297 | - | - | 43,987,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 702,049,657 | 702,049,657 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 43,987,885 | 43,987,885 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 746,037,542 | 746,037,542 | - | - |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $41,747,987) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $479,806,963) | $ | 702,049,657 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $43,987,885) | | 43,987,885 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $523,794,848) | | | $ | 746,037,542 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 2,630,428 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 145,373 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 997,198 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 6,602 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,062 |
Other receivables | | | | 61,189 |
Total assets | | | | 749,880,394 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 210,637 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 1,416,099 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 565,557 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 306,426 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 128,489 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 79,530 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 43,099,508 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 45,806,246 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 704,074,148 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 558,759,379 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 145,314,769 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 704,074,148 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($704,074,148 ÷ 5,981,874 shares) | | | $ | 117.70 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 8,425,951 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $56,263 from security lending) | | | | 132,297 |
Total Income | | | | 8,558,248 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,883,056 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 677,920 | | |
Accounting fees | | 114,747 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 9,897 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,962 | | |
Registration fees | | 27,417 | | |
Audit | | 18,578 | | |
Legal | | 871 | | |
Interest | | 7,560 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,632 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,745,640 | | |
Expense reductions | | (22,792) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,722,848 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 5,835,400 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (7,377,222) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 3,922 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (7,373,300) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 10,026,715 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 644 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 10,027,359 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 2,654,059 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 8,489,459 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 5,835,400 | $ | 11,960,949 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (7,373,300) | | (74,754,629) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 10,027,359 | | (8,920,735) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 8,489,459 | | (71,714,415) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (17,226,958) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 44,205,585 | | 189,388,454 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 15,606,994 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (161,593,841) | | (512,802,938) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (117,388,256) | | (307,807,490) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (108,898,797) | | (396,748,863) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 812,972,945 | | 1,209,721,808 |
End of period | $ | 704,074,148 | $ | 812,972,945 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 397,774 | | 1,678,022 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 142,147 |
Redeemed | | (1,482,900) | | (4,750,290) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (1,085,126) | | (2,930,121) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 115.04 | $ | 121.01 | $ | 100.99 | $ | 74.99 | $ | 71.71 | $ | 84.47 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .89 | | 1.45 | | 1.31 | | .93 | | 1.01 | | .77 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 1.77 | | (5.19) | | 20.54 | | 28.01 | | 5.70 | | (7.60) |
Total from investment operations | | 2.66 | | (3.74) | | 21.85 | | 28.94 | | 6.71 | | (6.83) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (1.83) | | (.83) | | (1.06) | | (.98) | | (.96) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (.41) | | (1.01) | | (1.88) | | (2.45) | | (4.96) |
Total distributions | | - | | (2.23) D | | (1.83) D | | (2.94) | | (3.43) | | (5.93) D |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 117.70 | $ | 115.04 | $ | 121.01 | $ | 100.99 | $ | 74.99 | $ | 71.71 |
Total Return E,F | | 2.31% | | (2.98)% | | 21.70% | | 39.69% | | 9.28% | | (8.04)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .76% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% | | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .76% I | | .74% | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .76% I | | .74% | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% | | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.62% I | | 1.33% | | 1.06% | | 1.14% | | 1.33% | | 1.01% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 704,074 | $ | 812,973 | $ | 1,209,722 | $ | 429,320 | $ | 309,088 | $ | 327,128 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 42% I | | 4% | | 3% | | 11% | | 9% | | 30% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 10.3 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 8.2 | |
Bank of America Corp. | 6.3 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 3.6 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | 2.9 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 2.7 | |
Morgan Stanley | 2.6 | |
Chubb Ltd. | 2.6 | |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 2.5 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | 2.4 | |
| 44.1 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Banks | 34.3 | |
Insurance | 24.2 | |
Financial Services | 22.1 | |
Capital Markets | 14.5 | |
Consumer Finance | 3.8 | |
Professional Services | 0.9 | |
|
Financials Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Banks - 34.3% | | | |
Diversified Banks - 21.7% | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 1,105,600 | 31,697,552 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 299,100 | 12,349,839 |
KeyCorp | | 686,100 | 7,773,513 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 25,300 | 3,054,469 |
U.S. Bancorp | | 379,300 | 13,855,829 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 1,009,090 | 41,665,326 |
| | | 110,396,528 |
Regional Banks - 12.6% | | | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | 257,900 | 4,469,407 |
Cadence Bank | | 135,730 | 3,105,502 |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | 137,200 | 7,592,648 |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | 158,000 | 2,987,780 |
First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc. | | 188,621 | 4,887,170 |
Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc. | | 98,300 | 3,011,912 |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 56,237 | 7,032,437 |
Popular, Inc. | | 135,800 | 9,272,424 |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 251,300 | 7,677,215 |
UMB Financial Corp. | | 48,200 | 3,046,722 |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | 76,200 | 5,913,882 |
Zions Bancorp NA | | 140,700 | 4,994,850 |
| | | 63,991,949 |
TOTAL BANKS | | | 174,388,477 |
Capital Markets - 14.5% | | | |
Asset Management & Custody Banks - 7.5% | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | 184,300 | 8,269,541 |
Brookfield Corp. Class A | | 130,115 | 4,438,223 |
Carlyle Group LP (a) | | 147,700 | 4,778,095 |
Northern Trust Corp. | | 57,200 | 4,351,204 |
Patria Investments Ltd. | | 391,600 | 5,646,872 |
State Street Corp. | | 152,700 | 10,496,598 |
| | | 37,980,533 |
Financial Exchanges & Data - 0.9% | | | |
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores S.A.B. de CV | | 2,197,800 | 4,387,737 |
Investment Banking & Brokerage - 6.1% | | | |
Lazard Ltd. Class A | | 145,492 | 5,054,392 |
Morgan Stanley | | 159,200 | 13,555,880 |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (a) | | 58,400 | 6,108,056 |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | 54,900 | 3,569,598 |
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A | | 156,200 | 2,927,188 |
| | | 31,215,114 |
TOTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | | | 73,583,384 |
Consumer Finance - 3.8% | | | |
Consumer Finance - 3.8% | | | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 64,400 | 6,593,916 |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | | 71,311 | 6,369,499 |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | 155,600 | 6,458,956 |
| | | 19,422,371 |
Financial Services - 21.7% | | | |
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance - 3.6% | | | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | 294,838 | 14,806,764 |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | 41,700 | 3,558,678 |
| | | 18,365,442 |
Diversified Financial Services - 2.7% | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | 124,500 | 10,873,830 |
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (a) | | 166,000 | 2,959,780 |
| | | 13,833,610 |
Multi-Sector Holdings - 0.6% | | | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 161,690 | 3,173,975 |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 14.8% | | | |
Fiserv, Inc. (b) | | 78,500 | 9,529,115 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (b) | | 20,500 | 5,570,465 |
Global Payments, Inc. | | 58,600 | 7,424,034 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 127,200 | 52,487,808 |
| | | 75,011,422 |
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | | | 110,384,449 |
Insurance - 24.2% | | | |
Insurance Brokers - 5.5% | | | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | 35,700 | 8,228,136 |
BRP Group, Inc. (b) | | 257,311 | 6,841,899 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | 65,100 | 12,693,849 |
| | | 27,763,884 |
Life & Health Insurance - 2.3% | | | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | 64,700 | 7,218,579 |
Primerica, Inc. | | 23,000 | 4,622,080 |
| | | 11,840,659 |
Multi-Line Insurance - 1.6% | | | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 112,000 | 8,043,840 |
Property & Casualty Insurance - 11.1% | | | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | 43,900 | 5,088,888 |
Beazley PLC | | 555,600 | 3,842,934 |
Chubb Ltd. | | 66,300 | 13,317,681 |
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC | | 2,210,700 | 4,541,035 |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | 109,100 | 4,516,740 |
First American Financial Corp. | | 105,900 | 6,531,912 |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 573,700 | 7,249,463 |
Lancashire Holdings Ltd. | | 690,100 | 5,004,902 |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | 34,000 | 3,373,140 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | 17,400 | 2,805,402 |
| | | 56,272,097 |
Reinsurance - 3.7% | | | |
Enstar Group Ltd. (b) | | 1,673 | 423,754 |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | 131,700 | 18,256,254 |
| | | 18,680,008 |
TOTAL INSURANCE | | | 122,600,488 |
Professional Services - 0.9% | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 0.9% | | | |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | | 417,300 | 4,548,570 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $441,222,365) | | | 504,927,739 |
| | | |
Convertible Bonds - 0.4% |
| | Principal Amount (c) | Value ($) |
Financial Services - 0.4% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 0.4% | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. 0% 11/15/26 (Cost $1,830,897) | | 2,718,000 | 2,064,049 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) | | 190,477 | 190,516 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) | | 7,239,751 | 7,240,475 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $7,430,991) | | | 7,430,991 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.3% (Cost $450,484,253) | 514,422,779 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.3)% | (6,468,924) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 507,953,855 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 2,743,668 | 37,774,725 | 40,327,877 | 15,486 | - | - | 190,516 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 7,671,775 | 183,007,908 | 183,439,208 | 13,642 | - | - | 7,240,475 | 0.0% |
Total | 10,415,443 | 220,782,633 | 223,767,085 | 29,128 | - | - | 7,430,991 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 504,927,739 | 504,927,739 | - | - |
|
Convertible Bonds | 2,064,049 | - | 2,064,049 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 7,430,991 | 7,430,991 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 514,422,779 | 512,358,730 | 2,064,049 | - |
Financials Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $7,089,137) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $443,053,262) | $ | 506,991,788 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $7,430,991) | | 7,430,991 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $450,484,253) | | | $ | 514,422,779 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 6,062,745 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 84,769 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,594,010 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 6,757 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 3,327 |
Other receivables | | | | 7,810 |
Total assets | | | | 522,182,197 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 54,396 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 5,686,433 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 902,249 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 226,474 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 92,813 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 25,502 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 7,240,475 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 14,228,342 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 507,953,855 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 450,390,534 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 57,563,321 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 507,953,855 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($507,953,855 ÷ 47,806,133 shares) | | | $ | 10.63 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 9,558,721 |
Interest | | | | 162,606 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $13,642 from security lending) | | | | 29,128 |
Total Income | | | | 9,750,455 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,475,568 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 498,476 | | |
Accounting fees | | 96,079 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 14,600 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,278 | | |
Registration fees | | 26,016 | | |
Audit | | 18,855 | | |
Legal | | 839 | | |
Interest | | 18,409 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,573 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,153,693 | | |
Expense reductions | | (18,105) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,135,588 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 7,614,867 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (10,772,333) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 7,566 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (10,764,767) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (54,769,956) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | (644) | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (54,770,600) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | (65,535,367) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | (57,920,500) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 7,614,867 | $ | 14,198,847 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (10,764,767) | | 36,728,777 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (54,770,600) | | (79,393,252) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (57,920,500) | | (28,465,628) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (8,942,831) | | (73,318,860) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 48,753,158 | | 247,678,669 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 8,246,591 | | 67,840,973 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (213,342,002) | | (302,485,447) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (156,342,253) | | 13,034,195 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (223,205,584) | | (88,750,293) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 731,159,439 | | 819,909,732 |
End of period | $ | 507,953,855 | $ | 731,159,439 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 4,747,747 | | 21,744,109 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 814,881 | | 6,070,885 |
Redeemed | | (21,269,360) | | (26,254,915) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (15,706,732) | | 1,560,079 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.51 | $ | 13.23 | $ | 11.26 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 9.65 | $ | 11.67 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .14 | | .24 | | .25 | | .20 | | .19 | | .14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (.87) | | (.74) | | 2.26 | | 2.17 | | .26 | | (1.04) |
Total from investment operations | | (.73) | | (.50) | | 2.51 | | 2.37 | | .45 | | (.90) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.04) | | (.23) | | (.26) | | (.21) | | (.16) | | (.14) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.11) | | (.98) | | (.28) | | (.39) | | (.45) | | (.98) |
Total distributions | | (.15) | | (1.22) E | | (.54) | | (.60) | | (.61) | | (1.12) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.63 | $ | 11.51 | $ | 13.23 | $ | 11.26 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 9.65 |
Total Return F,G | | (6.30)% | | (3.30)% | | 22.47% | | 27.89% | | 3.81% | | (6.91)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .76% J | | .75% | | .73% | | .77% | | .77% | | .76% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .76% J | | .75% | | .72% | | .77% | | .77% | | .76% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .76% J | | .75% | | .72% | | .77% | | .76% | | .75% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.70% J | | 2.12% | | 1.89% | | 2.36% | | 1.81% | | 1.28% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 507,954 | $ | 731,159 | $ | 819,910 | $ | 606,048 | $ | 483,337 | $ | 558,429 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 56% J | | 46% | | 53% | | 63% | | 61% L | | 49% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 13.7 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 13.5 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 12.6 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | 5.8 | |
American Express Co. | 4.9 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 4.8 | |
Fiserv, Inc. | 4.8 | |
Shopify, Inc. Class A | 4.5 | |
Discover Financial Services | 3.5 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. | 3.3 | |
| 71.4 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Financial Services | 61.5 | |
Software | 18.7 | |
Consumer Finance | 14.2 | |
IT Services | 4.5 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
FinTech Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Consumer Finance - 14.2% | | | |
Consumer Finance - 14.2% | | | |
American Express Co. | | 33,422 | 5,280,342 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 51,321 | 5,254,757 |
Discover Financial Services | | 41,904 | 3,774,293 |
NerdWallet, Inc. (a) | | 15,200 | 136,800 |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | 22,774 | 945,349 |
| | | 15,391,541 |
Financial Services - 61.5% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 61.5% | | | |
Adyen BV (a)(b) | | 3,018 | 2,520,095 |
Block, Inc. Class A (a) | | 53,447 | 3,081,220 |
Dlocal Ltd. (a) | | 31,523 | 675,853 |
Edenred SA | | 41,684 | 2,659,571 |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | 24,866 | 1,389,015 |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | 42,564 | 5,166,844 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 13,309 | 3,616,455 |
Flywire Corp. (a) | | 92,723 | 3,206,361 |
Global Payments, Inc. | | 49,227 | 6,236,569 |
Marqeta, Inc. Class A (a) | | 77,000 | 473,550 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 36,112 | 14,901,252 |
Nuvei Corp. (Canada) (b) | | 10,046 | 181,337 |
PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (a) | | 58,605 | 526,273 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 56,277 | 3,517,875 |
Repay Holdings Corp. (a) | | 47,276 | 435,885 |
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (a)(c) | | 17,201 | 976,845 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 59,591 | 14,640,317 |
WEX, Inc. (a) | | 5,938 | 1,164,917 |
Worldline SA (a)(b) | | 41,195 | 1,343,668 |
| | | 66,713,902 |
IT Services - 4.5% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 4.5% | | | |
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a) | | 73,119 | 4,861,682 |
Software - 18.7% | | | |
Application Software - 18.7% | | | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 16,405 | 1,891,497 |
Black Knight, Inc. (a) | | 39,559 | 2,996,990 |
EngageSmart, Inc. (a) | | 24,657 | 436,675 |
Intuit, Inc. | | 25,206 | 13,656,863 |
Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. (Canada) (a) | | 10,765 | 175,752 |
Workiva, Inc. (a) | | 9,700 | 1,084,945 |
| | | 20,242,722 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $107,152,103) | | | 107,209,847 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) (Cost $216,368) | | 216,346 | 216,368 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.1% (Cost $107,368,471) | 107,426,215 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.9% | 956,756 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 108,382,971 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $4,045,100 or 3.7% of net assets. |
(c) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 355,543 | 8,234,581 | 8,590,124 | 8,884 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 376,993 | 12,740,571 | 12,901,196 | 678 | - | - | 216,368 | 0.0% |
Total | 732,536 | 20,975,152 | 21,491,320 | 9,562 | - | - | 216,368 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 107,209,847 | 104,689,752 | 2,520,095 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 216,368 | 216,368 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 107,426,215 | 104,906,120 | 2,520,095 | - |
FinTech Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $210,123) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $107,152,103) | $ | 107,209,847 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $216,368) | | 216,368 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $107,368,471) | | | $ | 107,426,215 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 3,134,904 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 27,636 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 57,341 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 1,682 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 379 |
Other receivables | | | | 256 |
Total assets | | | | 110,648,413 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 67,591 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 1,835,180 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 52,254 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 47,209 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 26,755 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 20,928 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 215,525 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 2,265,442 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 108,382,971 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 136,917,564 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | (28,534,593) |
Net Assets | | | $ | 108,382,971 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($108,382,971 ÷ 7,337,634 shares) | | | $ | 14.77 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 452,336 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $678 from security lending) | | | | 9,562 |
Total Income | | | | 461,898 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 280,382 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 138,303 | | |
Accounting fees | | 18,943 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 5,713 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 429 | | |
Registration fees | | 14,968 | | |
Audit | | 18,533 | | |
Legal | | 986 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 301 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 478,558 | | |
Expense reductions | | (3,321) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 475,237 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (13,339) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (6,145,695) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 32 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (6,145,663) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 13,858,542 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 22 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 13,858,564 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 7,712,901 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 7,699,562 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (13,339) | $ | (42,077) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (6,145,663) | | (16,193,543) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 13,858,564 | | (7,893,080) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 7,699,562 | | (24,128,700) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 8,483,639 | | 14,085,599 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (15,378,562) | | (44,229,846) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (6,894,923) | | (30,144,247) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 804,639 | | (54,272,947) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 107,578,332 | | 161,851,279 |
End of period | $ | 108,382,971 | $ | 107,578,332 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 586,260 | | 980,123 |
Redeemed | | (1,084,929) | | (3,218,612) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (498,669) | | (2,238,489) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.73 | $ | 16.06 | $ | 19.37 | $ | 16.23 | $ | 15.80 | $ | 16.29 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | - D | | - D | | .14 E | | .34 F | | .39 | | .24 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 1.04 | | (2.33) | | .04 G,H | | 3.14 | | .35 | | .43 |
Total from investment operations | | 1.04 | | (2.33) | | .18 | | 3.48 | | .74 | | .67 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | (.25) | | (.34) | | (.31) | | (.20) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (3.24) | | - | | (.01) | | (.95) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (3.49) | | (.34) | | (.31) I | | (1.16) I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 14.77 | $ | 13.73 | $ | 16.06 | $ | 19.37 | $ | 16.23 | $ | 15.80 |
Total Return J,K | | 7.57% | | (14.51)% | | (.75)% H | | 21.94% | | 4.54% | | 4.83% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,L,M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .89% N | | .87% | | .81% | | .89% | | .86% | | .87% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .89% N | | .87% | | .81% | | .89% | | .86% | | .87% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .89% N | | .87% | | .81% | | .89% | | .85% | | .86% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.02)% N | | (.03)% | | .63% E | | 2.35% F | | 2.29% | | 1.57% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 108,383 | $ | 107,578 | $ | 161,851 | $ | 144,880 | $ | 148,247 | $ | 102,334 |
Portfolio turnover rate O | | 43% N | | 15% | | 164% | | 25% | | 20% | | 32% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .40%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.07 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.89%.
GThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
HNet realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (.78)%.
ITotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
JTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
KTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
LFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
MExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
NAnnualized.
OAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 11.0 | |
Chubb Ltd. | 10.5 | |
Aon PLC | 8.7 | |
Progressive Corp. | 8.0 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 7.7 | |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | 4.6 | |
Unum Group | 4.2 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | 3.9 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 3.9 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 3.7 | |
| 66.2 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Insurance | 95.4 | |
Financial Services | 4.3 | |
|
Insurance Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Financial Services - 4.3% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 4.3% | | | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc. | | 624,100 | 11,127,703 |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | 61,700 | 4,299,256 |
| | | 15,426,959 |
Insurance - 95.4% | | | |
Insurance Brokers - 25.7% | | | |
Aon PLC | | 94,900 | 31,638,711 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | 161,000 | 11,930,100 |
BRP Group, Inc. (a) | | 166,200 | 4,419,258 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | 204,800 | 39,933,953 |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | 26,628 | 5,505,605 |
| | | 93,427,627 |
Life & Health Insurance - 16.2% | | | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | 127,000 | 14,169,390 |
MetLife, Inc. | | 158,800 | 10,058,392 |
Primerica, Inc. | | 56,700 | 11,394,432 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | 103,200 | 8,019,672 |
Unum Group | | 305,800 | 15,042,302 |
| | | 58,684,188 |
Multi-Line Insurance - 8.7% | | | |
Assurant, Inc. | | 25,600 | 3,566,848 |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 388,300 | 27,887,706 |
| | | 31,454,554 |
Property & Casualty Insurance - 38.9% | | | |
Allstate Corp. | | 79,300 | 8,549,333 |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | 74,900 | 8,682,408 |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (a) | | 177,200 | 13,619,592 |
Chubb Ltd. | | 189,105 | 37,985,521 |
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC | | 1,878,800 | 3,859,274 |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | 84,000 | 3,477,600 |
First American Financial Corp. | | 76,200 | 4,700,016 |
Loews Corp. | | 97,200 | 6,035,148 |
Markel Group, Inc. (a) | | 3,120 | 4,614,230 |
Mercury General Corp. | | 200 | 5,722 |
Progressive Corp. | | 218,100 | 29,109,807 |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | 39,500 | 3,918,795 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | 103,100 | 16,622,813 |
| | | 141,180,259 |
Reinsurance - 5.9% | | | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | 12,100 | 4,364,228 |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | 101,200 | 14,028,344 |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | 15,500 | 2,912,295 |
| | | 21,304,867 |
TOTAL INSURANCE | | | 346,051,495 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $252,172,387) | | | 361,478,454 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (b) (Cost $876,048) | | 875,873 | 876,048 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.9% (Cost $253,048,435) | 362,354,502 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.1% | 219,455 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 362,573,957 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 4,180,255 | 43,869,589 | 47,173,796 | 28,179 | - | - | 876,048 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 3,211,000 | 33,003,977 | 36,214,977 | 1,569 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Total | 7,391,255 | 76,873,566 | 83,388,773 | 29,748 | - | - | 876,048 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 361,478,454 | 361,478,454 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 876,048 | 876,048 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 362,354,502 | 362,354,502 | - | - |
Insurance Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $252,172,387) | $ | 361,478,454 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $876,048) | | 876,048 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $253,048,435) | | | $ | 362,354,502 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 242,320 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 459,428 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 8,111 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 1,281 |
Other receivables | | | | 4,273 |
Total assets | | | | 363,069,915 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 243,166 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 157,871 | | |
Transfer agent fee payable | | 62,718 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 10,684 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 21,519 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 495,958 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 362,573,957 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 233,393,746 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 129,180,211 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 362,573,957 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($362,573,957 ÷ 4,897,720 shares) | | | $ | 74.03 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 4,063,466 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,569 from security lending) | | | | 29,748 |
Total Income | | | | 4,093,214 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,023,194 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 398,501 | | |
Accounting fees | | 69,120 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 12,210 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,344 | | |
Registration fees | | 32,359 | | |
Audit | | 18,555 | | |
Legal | | 525 | | |
Interest | | 24,217 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 980 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,581,005 | | |
Expense reductions | | (12,510) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,568,495 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 2,524,719 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 19,287,537 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 5,140 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 19,292,677 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (18,879,315) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 2,475 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (18,876,840) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 415,837 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 2,940,556 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,524,719 | $ | 2,968,793 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 19,292,677 | | 14,736,358 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (18,876,840) | | 5,170,511 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 2,940,556 | | 22,875,662 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (15,239,936) | | (2,977,551) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 67,718,938 | | 393,392,705 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 13,845,928 | | 2,747,103 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (181,152,900) | | (187,507,051) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (99,588,034) | | 208,632,757 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (111,887,414) | | 228,530,868 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 474,461,371 | | 245,930,503 |
End of period | $ | 362,573,957 | $ | 474,461,371 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 942,003 | | 5,401,580 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 199,970 | | 37,851 |
Redeemed | | (2,536,495) | | (2,667,446) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (1,394,522) | | 2,771,985 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 75.40 | $ | 69.86 | $ | 61.17 | $ | 58.44 | $ | 59.27 | $ | 78.49 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .46 | | .63 | | .78 | | .88 | | .87 | | .98 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .92 | | 5.46 | | 13.73 | | 6.99 | | 2.77 | | (2.40) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.38 | | 6.09 | | 14.51 | | 7.87 | | 3.64 | | (1.42) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.55) | | (.89) | | (.94) | | (.91) | | (1.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (2.75) | | - | | (4.93) | | (4.20) | | (3.56) | | (16.63) |
Total distributions | | (2.75) | | (.55) | | (5.82) | | (5.14) | | (4.47) | | (17.80) D |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 74.03 | $ | 75.40 | $ | 69.86 | $ | 61.17 | $ | 58.44 | $ | 59.27 |
Total Return E,F | | 2.08% | | 8.75% | | 24.68% | | 15.54% | | 5.95% | | (.29)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .81% I | | .81% | | .78% | | .83% | | .81% | | .82% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .80% I | | .81% | | .78% | | .83% | | .81% | | .81% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .80% I | | .81% | | .78% | | .83% | | .80% | | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.29% I | | .90% | | 1.16% | | 1.68% | | 1.37% | | 1.48% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 362,574 | $ | 474,461 | $ | 245,931 | $ | 184,701 | $ | 219,539 | $ | 223,081 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 45% I | | 48% | | 15% | | 18% | | 28% | | 9% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Banking Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Financials Portfolio (formerly Financial Services Portfolio), FinTech Portfolio and Insurance Portfolio (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). 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 Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing services. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | $55,576 |
| |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each 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.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, deferred Trustee compensation, net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Banking Portfolio | $347,717,661 | $43,209,168 | $(39,182,407) | $4,026,761 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 525,654,234 | 236,747,199 | (16,363,891) | 220,383,308 |
Financials Portfolio | 455,295,289 | 86,030,850 | (26,903,360) | 59,127,490 |
FinTech Portfolio | 108,717,756 | 26,702,574 | (27,994,115) | (1,291,541) |
Insurance Portfolio | 253,531,360 | 112,722,453 | (3,899,311) | 108,823,142 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
| Short-term | Long-term | Total capital loss carryforward |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | $(74,446,146) | $- | $(74,446,146) |
FinTech Portfolio | (21,997,614) | - | (21,997,614) |
| | | |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Banking Portfolio | 96,161,359 | 94,564,010 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 151,454,534 | 248,423,001 |
Financials Portfolio | 161,367,775 | 316,849,635 |
FinTech Portfolio | 22,991,508 | 30,535,672 |
Insurance Portfolio | 88,769,740 | 198,339,209 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Banking Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Financials Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
FinTech Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Insurance Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Funds' 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, transfer agent fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates expressed as a percentage of average net assets:
Banking Portfolio | .18% |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | .19% |
Financials Portfolio | .18% |
FinTech Portfolio | .26% |
Insurance Portfolio | .20% |
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Banking Portfolio | .04 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | .03 |
Financials Portfolio | .03 |
FinTech Portfolio | .04 |
Insurance Portfolio | .04 |
| |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Banking Portfolio | $2,409 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 1,856 |
Financials Portfolio | 4,110 |
FinTech Portfolio | 594 |
Insurance Portfolio | 994 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | Borrower | $ 5,243,900 | 5.19% | $7,560 |
Financials Portfolio | Borrower | $6,885,000 | 5.23% | $16,017 |
Insurance Portfolio | Borrower | $ 16,704,000 | 5.22% | $24,217 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Banking Portfolio | 5,326,160 | 221,719 | (1,521) |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 4,246,079 | 5,382,693 | (227,347) |
Financials Portfolio | 3,856,292 | 13,362,350 | (1,499,940) |
FinTech Portfolio | 11,302 | 2,517,861 | (484,860) |
Insurance Portfolio | 12,950,883 | 4,358,883 | (33,786) |
| | | |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Banking Portfolio | $371 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 732 |
Financials Portfolio | 621 |
FinTech Portfolio | 103 |
Insurance Portfolio | 414 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Banking Portfolio | $1,118 | $5 | $- |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | $5,911 | $1,512 | $- |
Financials Portfolio | $1,433 | $2 | $- |
FinTech Portfolio | $70 | $- | $- |
Insurance Portfolio | $157 | $- | $- |
| | | |
8. Bank Borrowings.
Each Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. Each 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. Any open loans, including accrued interest, at period end are presented under the caption "Notes payable" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
| Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Financials Portfolio | $ 1,187,000 | 5.58% | $2,392 |
9. Expense Reductions.
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Banking Portfolio | $11,256 |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | 22,792 |
Financials Portfolio | 18,105 |
FinTech Portfolio | 3,321 |
Insurance Portfolio | 12,510 |
10. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Banking Portfolio | | | | .77% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 831.40 | | $ 3.54 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.27 | | $ 3.91 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio | | | | .76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,023.10 | | $ 3.86 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.32 | | $ 3.86 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials Portfolio | | | | .76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 937.00 | | $ 3.70 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.32 | | $ 3.86 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
FinTech Portfolio | | | | .89% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,075.70 | | $ 4.64 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.66 | | $ 4.52 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance Portfolio | | | | .80% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.80 | | $ 4.06 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.11 | | $ 4.06 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Banking Portfolio
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Fintech Portfolio
Financials Portfolio (formerly, Financial Services Portfolio)
Insurance Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of each fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons 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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate 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 that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of each fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that each fund's total expense ratio 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813666.118
SELFIN-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Materials Sector
Chemicals Portfolio
Gold Portfolio
Materials Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Includes Fidelity and Fidelity Advisor share classes
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Linde PLC | 24.8 | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 8.1 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | 8.0 | |
Celanese Corp. Class A | 6.4 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | 4.9 | |
Westlake Corp. | 4.9 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | 4.5 | |
The Chemours Co. LLC | 4.3 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 4.3 | |
Olin Corp. | 4.2 | |
| 74.4 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Chemicals | 99.0 | |
|
Chemicals Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Chemicals - 99.0% | | | |
Commodity Chemicals - 21.0% | | | |
Cabot Corp. | | 262,700 | 19,035,242 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 297,100 | 29,344,567 |
Olin Corp. | | 470,800 | 27,315,816 |
Orion SA | | 794,726 | 17,976,702 |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | 828,269 | 11,297,589 |
Westlake Corp. (a) | | 240,056 | 31,442,535 |
| | | 136,412,451 |
Diversified Chemicals - 4.3% | | | |
The Chemours Co. LLC | | 824,059 | 28,034,487 |
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals - 6.7% | | | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | 25,317 | 1,951,181 |
Corteva, Inc. | | 474,393 | 23,961,590 |
FMC Corp. | | 204,700 | 17,651,281 |
| | | 43,564,052 |
Industrial Gases - 32.9% | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 176,911 | 52,275,431 |
Linde PLC | | 416,516 | 161,208,354 |
| | | 213,483,785 |
Specialty Chemicals - 34.1% | | | |
Albemarle Corp. (a) | | 73,600 | 14,625,056 |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (b) | | 807,700 | 22,857,910 |
Celanese Corp. Class A (a) | | 329,300 | 41,610,348 |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | 417,194 | 32,078,047 |
Ecolab, Inc. | | 152,200 | 27,975,882 |
Element Solutions, Inc. | | 1,105,443 | 22,794,235 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | 31,716 | 2,234,392 |
Livent Corp. (b) | | 200 | 4,294 |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | 38,900 | 5,514,464 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 191,099 | 51,925,420 |
| | | 221,620,048 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $414,286,166) | | | 643,114,823 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 7.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 5,400,847 | 5,401,927 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 43,451,300 | 43,455,645 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $48,857,572) | | | 48,857,572 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 106.5% (Cost $463,143,738) | 691,972,395 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (6.5)% | (42,267,815) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 649,704,580 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 2,631,570 | 62,610,894 | 59,840,537 | 104,978 | - | - | 5,401,927 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 41,326,325 | 155,339,265 | 153,209,945 | 11,878 | - | - | 43,455,645 | 0.2% |
Total | 43,957,895 | 217,950,159 | 213,050,482 | 116,856 | - | - | 48,857,572 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 643,114,823 | 643,114,823 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 48,857,572 | 48,857,572 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 691,972,395 | 691,972,395 | - | - |
Chemicals Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $42,121,402) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $414,286,166) | $ | 643,114,823 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $48,857,572) | | 48,857,572 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $463,143,738) | | | $ | 691,972,395 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 23,595 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,453,726 |
Reclaims receivable | | | | 333,531 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 15,812 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 4,454 |
Other receivables | | | | 157,910 |
Total assets | | | | 693,961,423 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 229,947 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 280,892 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 113,928 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 176,431 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 43,455,645 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 44,256,843 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 649,704,580 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 390,385,067 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 259,319,513 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 649,704,580 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($649,704,580 ÷ 41,938,059 shares) | | | $ | 15.49 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 6,463,227 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $11,878 from security lending) | | | | 116,856 |
Total Income | | | | 6,580,083 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,695,948 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 578,272 | | |
Accounting fees | | 106,178 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 5,304 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,439 | | |
Registration fees | | 15,963 | | |
Audit | | 19,419 | | |
Legal | | 206 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,989 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,426,718 | | |
Expense reductions | | (20,229) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,406,489 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 4,173,594 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 27,067,206 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 27,067,206 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (23,141,121) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 8,198 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (23,132,923) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 3,934,283 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 8,107,877 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 4,173,594 | $ | 6,689,344 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 27,067,206 | | 48,415,100 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (23,132,923) | | (52,586,087) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 8,107,877 | | 2,518,357 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (6,435,545) | | (71,422,793) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 9,411,200 | | 27,760,569 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 6,056,139 | | 67,243,473 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (45,544,185) | | (106,890,154) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (30,076,846) | | (11,886,112) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (28,404,514) | | (80,790,548) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 678,109,094 | | 758,899,642 |
End of period | $ | 649,704,580 | $ | 678,109,094 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 624,624 | | 1,728,193 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 402,401 | | 4,320,957 |
Redeemed | | (3,037,555) | | (6,887,077) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (2,010,530) | | (837,927) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.43 | $ | 16.94 | $ | 14.67 | $ | 10.47 | $ | 13.57 | $ | 17.34 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .10 | | .15 | | .15 | | .15 | | .15 | | .23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .11 | | .01 | | 2.34 | | 4.21 | | (2.39) | | (2.17) |
Total from investment operations | | .21 | | .16 | | 2.49 | | 4.36 | | (2.24) | | (1.94) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.01) | | (.16) | | (.14) | | (.16) | | (.20) | | (.21) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.14) | | (1.51) | | (.08) | | - | | (.66) | | (1.62) |
Total distributions | | (.15) | | (1.67) | | (.22) | | (.16) | | (.86) | | (1.83) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.49 | $ | 15.43 | $ | 16.94 | $ | 14.67 | $ | 10.47 | $ | 13.57 |
Total Return E,F | | 1.38% | | 1.09% | | 16.90% | | 41.65% | | (17.63)% | | (11.10)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .75% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .79% | | .78% | | .77% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .74% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .79% | | .78% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .74% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .78% | | .77% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.29% I | | .96% | | .85% | | 1.28% | | 1.21% | | 1.50% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 649,705 | $ | 678,109 | $ | 758,900 | $ | 700,680 | $ | 656,441 | $ | 1,153,379 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 19% I | | 54% | | 15% | | 50% | | 77% | | 62% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Chemicals Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 affiliated 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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in reclaims receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Chemicals Portfolio | $155,915 |
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. 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.
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 and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $240,630,522 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (12,945,127) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $227,685,395 |
Tax cost | $464,287,000 |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Chemicals Portfolio | 62,314,660 | 94,098,388 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (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 annualized rate of .18% of average net assets.
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Chemicals Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Chemicals Portfolio | $1,183 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Chemicals Portfolio | 681,949 | 4,988,852 | 2,520,643 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Chemicals Portfolio | $632 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Chemicals Portfolio | $1,287 | $- | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses by $15.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses in the amount of $20,214.
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
The information in the following tables is based on the consolidated investments of the Fund.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Franco-Nevada Corp. | 10.4 | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada) | 9.8 | |
Newmont Corp. | 9.0 | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | 7.9 | |
Orla Mining Ltd. | 5.0 | |
Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada) | 4.6 | |
Lundin Gold, Inc. | 3.0 | |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. | 2.8 | |
Alamos Gold, Inc. | 2.8 | |
SSR Mining, Inc. | 2.7 | |
| 58.0 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Gold | 87.5 | |
Silver | 4.9 | |
Diversified Metals & Mining | 4.0 | |
Precious Metals & Minerals | 1.1 | |
Commodities & Related Investments* | 0.8 | |
Copper | 0.5 | |
|
*Includes gold bullion and/or silver bullion.
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Gold Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Australia - 4.7% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 4.7% | | | |
Gold - 4.7% | | | |
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. | | 124,600 | 2,121,058 |
Gold Road Resources Ltd. | | 12,500,000 | 14,376,391 |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | | 3,000,000 | 23,151,254 |
OceanaGold Corp. | | 12,000,000 | 25,932,504 |
| | | 65,581,207 |
Brazil - 7.9% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 7.9% | | | |
Gold - 7.9% | | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (a) | | 2,546,306 | 111,071,104 |
| | | |
Burkina Faso - 1.2% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 1.2% | | | |
Gold - 1.2% | | | |
IAMGOLD Corp. (b) | | 7,000,000 | 17,354,944 |
| | | |
Canada - 68.1% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 68.1% | | | |
Copper - 0.5% | | | |
Faraday Copper Corp. (b)(c) | | 11,959,966 | 6,461,497 |
| | | |
Diversified Metals & Mining - 3.3% | | | |
Foran Mining Corp. (b) | | 6,613,381 | 18,696,799 |
Solaris Resources, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,767,654 | 7,757,688 |
Vizsla Silver Corp. (b) | | 5,000,000 | 5,439,609 |
Western Copper & Gold Corp. (TSX) (a)(b)(c) | | 9,988,500 | 14,784,636 |
| | | 46,678,732 |
Gold - 61.4% | | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada) (a) | | 2,831,250 | 137,476,549 |
Alamos Gold, Inc. | | 3,000,000 | 38,587,922 |
Artemis Gold, Inc. (a)(b) | | 5,925,218 | 26,793,282 |
Ascot Resources Ltd. (b)(c) | | 37,965,500 | 13,486,856 |
Atex Resources, Inc. (b)(c) | | 9,990,000 | 6,062,611 |
B2Gold Corp. | | 5,000,000 | 15,393,724 |
Banyan Gold Corp. (b)(c) | | 21,000,000 | 4,895,648 |
Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada) (a) | | 4,000,000 | 64,831,261 |
Bonterra Resources, Inc. (b)(c) | | 7,458,507 | 1,103,983 |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | 2,000,000 | 12,907,046 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | 1,009,950 | 145,497,975 |
Fury Gold Mines Ltd. (b)(c) | | 800,000 | 319,716 |
Fury Gold Mines Ltd. (c)(d) | | 10,000,000 | 3,996,448 |
i-80 Gold Corp. (a)(b) | | 12,432,558 | 24,751,022 |
i-80 Gold Corp. (b) | | 500,000 | 895,870 |
Lundin Gold, Inc. | | 3,463,900 | 41,529,885 |
Maple Gold Mines Ltd. (b)(c) | | 19,981,000 | 1,035,132 |
Marathon Gold Corp. (a)(b)(c) | | 24,927,995 | 14,205,563 |
Marathon Gold Corp. warrants 9/20/24 (b)(c) | | 5,000,000 | 159,261 |
Novagold Resources, Inc. (b) | | 3,900,000 | 16,134,547 |
Orla Mining Ltd. (b) | | 14,626,832 | 69,713,438 |
Osisko Development Corp. (b) | | 3,999,000 | 13,022,202 |
Osisko Development Corp.: | | | |
rights(b) | | 666,666 | 26,730 |
warrants(b) | | 1,144,505 | 330,341 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. | | 2,922,902 | 39,067,207 |
Osisko Mining, Inc. warrants 8/6/24 (b) | | 1,350,000 | 191,722 |
Rupert Resources Ltd. (b) | | 2,481,200 | 6,702,472 |
Seabridge Gold, Inc. (b) | | 1,000,000 | 11,737,715 |
Skeena Resources Ltd. (a)(b) | | 3,499,000 | 17,375,881 |
SSR Mining, Inc. | | 2,500,000 | 37,078,153 |
Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (b) | | 1,500,000 | 17,329,041 |
Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. | | 1,976,431 | 27,440,679 |
Victoria Gold Corp. (b)(c) | | 3,986,907 | 20,182,389 |
Wesdome Gold Mines, Inc. (b) | | 4,422,589 | 27,657,547 |
| | | 857,919,818 |
Precious Metals & Minerals - 1.1% | | | |
Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (b)(c) | | 17,000,000 | 9,058,615 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. (b)(c) | | 23,965,000 | 5,054,785 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. (c) | | 8,500,000 | 1,613,566 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. warrants 2/10/25 (b)(c) | | 7,396,381 | 97,985 |
| | | 15,824,951 |
Silver - 1.8% | | | |
Aya Gold & Silver, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,473,000 | 15,135,961 |
GoGold Resources, Inc. (a)(b) | | 8,955,575 | 9,809,244 |
| | | 24,945,205 |
TOTAL METALS & MINING | | | 951,830,203 |
| | | |
China - 0.1% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 0.1% | | | |
Gold - 0.1% | | | |
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 464,000 | 730,108 |
| | | |
South Africa - 2.3% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 2.3% | | | |
Gold - 2.3% | | | |
Gold Fields Ltd. | | 2,500,000 | 31,984,188 |
| | | |
United States of America - 13.7% | | | |
Metals & Mining - 13.7% | | | |
Diversified Metals & Mining - 0.7% | | | |
Ivanhoe Electric, Inc. (b) | | 637,088 | 9,957,685 |
| | | |
Gold - 9.9% | | | |
Dakota Gold Corp. (b) | | 2,500,000 | 7,200,000 |
Newmont Corp. | | 3,187,000 | 125,631,540 |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | 50,000 | 5,604,500 |
| | | 138,436,040 |
Silver - 3.1% | | | |
Gatos Silver, Inc. (a)(b)(c) | | 6,761,606 | 30,900,539 |
Hecla Mining Co. (a) | | 2,695,848 | 11,834,773 |
| | | 42,735,312 |
TOTAL METALS & MINING | | | 191,129,037 |
| | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,092,968,958) | | | 1,369,680,791 |
| | | |
Commodities - 0.8% |
| | Troy Ounces | Value ($) |
Gold Bullion (Cost $4,575,085) | | 5,582 | 10,829,694 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 9.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 14,517,990 | 14,520,894 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 124,381,909 | 124,394,347 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $138,915,241) | | | 138,915,241 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 108.7% (Cost $1,236,459,284) | 1,519,425,726 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (8.7)% | (121,994,670) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,397,431,056 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | 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 $3,996,448 or 0.3% of net assets. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 14,257,857 | 440,498,086 | 440,235,049 | 521,763 | - | - | 14,520,894 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 297,711,327 | 606,289,717 | 779,606,697 | 190,625 | - | - | 124,394,347 | 0.4% |
Total | 311,969,184 | 1,046,787,803 | 1,219,841,746 | 712,388 | - | - | 138,915,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Consolidated Subsidiary
Fund | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain /loss ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Fidelity Select Gold Cayman Ltd. | 10,218,783 | - | - | - | - | 629,681 | 10,848,464 |
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) |
Ascot Resources Ltd. | 11,542,690 | 6,042,335 | 12,862 | - | (22,948) | (4,062,359) | 13,486,856 |
Atex Resources, Inc. | - | 9,398,641 | 6,410 | - | (3,844) | (3,325,776) | 6,062,611 |
Banyan Gold Corp. | 6,310,004 | - | - | - | - | (1,414,356) | 4,895,648 |
Bonterra Resources, Inc. | 1,786,369 | - | 6,094 | - | (35,187) | (641,105) | 1,103,983 |
Dolly Varden Silver Corp. | 11,835,837 | - | - | - | - | (2,777,222) | 9,058,615 |
Faraday Copper Corp. | 6,449,249 | 1,215,785 | 21,510 | - | (6,777) | (1,175,250) | 6,461,497 |
Fury Gold Mines Ltd. | - | 470,779 | - | - | - | (151,063) | 319,716 |
Fury Gold Mines Ltd. | 6,375,962 | - | - | - | - | (2,379,514) | 3,996,448 |
Gatos Silver, Inc. | 27,876,000 | - | 642,443 | - | (1,295,073) | 4,962,055 | 30,900,539 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. | - | 5,977,531 | 7,503 | - | (1,215) | (914,028) | 5,054,785 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. | - | 2,308,944 | - | - | - | (695,378) | 1,613,566 |
Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. warrants 2/10/25 | - | 5,596 | - | - | - | 92,389 | 97,985 |
Maple Gold Mines Ltd. | 2,638,329 | - | 1,017 | - | (6,752) | (1,595,428) | 1,035,132 |
Marathon Gold Corp. | 16,306,339 | - | 41,442 | - | (169,644) | (1,889,690) | 14,205,563 |
Marathon Gold Corp. warrants 9/20/24 | 432,958 | - | - | - | - | (273,697) | 159,261 |
Victoria Gold Corp. | 24,829,608 | 5,455,247 | 5,699,074 | - | (3,097,186) | (1,306,206) | 20,182,389 |
Western Copper & Gold Corp. (TSX) | 13,772,133 | 2,154,263 | 17,250 | - | (3,000) | (1,121,510) | 14,784,636 |
i-80 Gold Corp. | 22,792,232 | - | 3,086,245 | - | 21,432 | (2,704,060) | - |
i-80 Gold Corp. | 5,698,058 | - | - | - | - | (406,411) | - |
Total | 158,645,768 | 33,029,121 | 9,541,850 | - | (4,620,194) | (21,778,609) | 133,419,230 |
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,369,680,791 | 1,332,590,411 | 37,090,380 | - |
|
Commodities | 10,829,694 | 10,829,694 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 138,915,241 | 138,915,241 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,519,425,726 | 1,482,335,346 | 37,090,380 | - |
Gold Portfolio
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $116,689,459) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $903,139,385) | $ | 1,236,261,561 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $138,915,241) | | 138,915,241 | | |
Commodities (cost $4,575,085) | | 10,829,694 | | |
Other affiliated issuers (cost $189,829,573) | | 133,419,230 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,236,459,284) | | | $ | 1,519,425,726 |
Cash | | | | 19,361 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $116,487) | | | | 116,682 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 14,900,689 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 2,218,932 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 2,039,619 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 99,335 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 5,149 |
Other receivables | | | | 205,585 |
Total assets | | | | 1,539,031,078 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 14,926,813 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 1,141,388 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 606,605 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | | 44,173 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 272,403 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 213,587 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 124,395,053 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 141,600,022 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,397,431,056 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 2,656,017,583 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | (1,258,586,527) |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,397,431,056 |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | | | |
Class A : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($76,575,242 ÷ 3,612,909 shares)(a) | | | $ | 21.19 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $21.19) | | | $ | 22.48 |
Class M : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($21,280,235 ÷ 1,030,963 shares)(a) | | | $ | 20.64 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $20.64) | | | $ | 21.39 |
Class C : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($23,790,303 ÷ 1,226,419 shares)(a) | | | $ | 19.40 |
Gold : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,058,962,612 ÷ 48,271,842 shares) | | | $ | 21.94 |
Class I : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($113,152,352 ÷ 5,156,404 shares) | | | $ | 21.94 |
Class Z : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($103,670,312 ÷ 4,718,508 shares) | | | $ | 21.97 |
(a)Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 11,261,158 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $190,625 from security lending) | | | | 712,388 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | | $ | 11,973,546 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | | | (1,081,874) |
Total Income | | | | 10,891,672 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 4,341,914 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,463,926 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees | | 300,088 | | |
Accounting fees | | 353,008 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 47,865 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 6,016 | | |
Registration fees | | 75,507 | | |
Audit | | 33,805 | | |
Legal | | 454 | | |
Interest | | 3,692 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 4,975 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 6,631,250 | | |
Expense reductions | | (55,738) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 6,575,512 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 4,316,160 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 33,921,675 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | (4,620,194) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 411,538 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 29,713,019 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments: | | | | |
Investments | | (12,293,962) | | |
Affiliated issuers | | (21,778,609) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | (105,566) | | |
Commodities | | 630,040 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (33,548,097) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | (3,835,078) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 481,082 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 4,316,160 | $ | 14,212,550 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 29,713,019 | | (107,248,450) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (33,548,097) | | (283,568,819) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 481,082 | | (376,604,719) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (8,646,779) | | (5,320,281) |
| | | | |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | | (151,184,550) | | 189,254,819 |
| | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (159,350,247) | | (192,670,181) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,556,781,303 | | 1,749,451,484 |
End of period | $ | 1,397,431,056 | $ | 1,556,781,303 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor® Gold Fund Class A |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.12 | $ | 26.27 | $ | 24.15 | $ | 21.67 | $ | 18.52 | $ | 18.30 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .03 | | .15 | | .27 D | | (.04) | | (.01) E | | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .09 F | | (5.23) | | 2.20 | | 3.74 | | 3.20 | | .25 |
Total from investment operations | | .12 | | (5.08) | | 2.47 | | 3.70 | | 3.19 | | .22 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.05) | | (.07) | | (.35) | | (1.22) | | (.01) | | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.03) | | - |
Total distributions | | (.05) | | (.07) | | (.35) | | (1.22) | | (.04) | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 21.19 | $ | 21.12 | $ | 26.27 | $ | 24.15 | $ | 21.67 | $ | 18.52 |
Total Return G,H,I | | .53% | | (19.42)% | | 10.37% | | 16.59% | | 17.23% | | 1.20% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.09% L | | 1.09% | | 1.07% | | 1.08% | | 1.13% | | 1.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.08% L | | 1.08% | | 1.07% | | 1.08% | | 1.13% | | 1.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.08% L | | 1.08% | | 1.07% | | 1.07% | | 1.12% | | 1.18% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .24% L | | .67% | | 1.02% D | | (.12)% | | (.05)% E | | (.15)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 76,575 | $ | 73,943 | $ | 86,977 | $ | 82,989 | $ | 64,971 | $ | 50,479 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 58% L | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.12 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .57%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.26)%.
FThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
ITotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Gold Fund Class M |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 20.55 | $ | 25.63 | $ | 23.57 | $ | 21.16 | $ | 18.11 | $ | 17.94 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | - D | | .09 | | .19 E | | (.12) | | (.07) F | | (.07) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .09 G | | (5.11) | | 2.16 | | 3.67 | | 3.12 | | .24 |
Total from investment operations | | .09 | | (5.02) | | 2.35 | | 3.55 | | 3.05 | | .17 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.06) | | (.29) | | (1.14) | | - | | - |
Total distributions | | - | | (.06) | | (.29) | | (1.14) | | - | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 20.64 | $ | 20.55 | $ | 25.63 | $ | 23.57 | $ | 21.16 | $ | 18.11 |
Total Return H,I,J | | .44% | | (19.66)% | | 10.08% | | 16.28% | | 16.84% | | .95% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,K,L | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.35% M | | 1.35% | | 1.36% | | 1.37% | | 1.42% | | 1.48% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.34% M | | 1.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.37% | | 1.42% | | 1.46% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.33% M | | 1.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.36% | | 1.41% | | 1.46% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.01)% M | | .40% | | .74% E | | (.42)% | | (.34)% F | | (.43)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 21,280 | $ | 21,586 | $ | 26,201 | $ | 24,535 | $ | 19,620 | $ | 17,401 |
Portfolio turnover rate N | | 58% M | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .29%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.04 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.56)%.
GThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
KFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
LExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
MAnnualized.
NAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Gold Fund Class C |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 19.36 | $ | 24.24 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 20.07 | $ | 17.24 | $ | 17.15 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | (.05) | | (.01) | | .08 D | | (.22) | | (.14) E | | (.13) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .09 F | | (4.82) | | 2.05 | | 3.49 | | 2.97 | | .22 |
Total from investment operations | | .04 | | (4.83) | | 2.13 | | 3.27 | | 2.83 | | .09 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.05) | | (.19) | | (1.04) | | - | | - |
Total distributions | | - | | (.05) | | (.19) | | (1.04) | | - | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 19.40 | $ | 19.36 | $ | 24.24 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 20.07 | $ | 17.24 |
Total Return G,H,I | | .21% | | (20.00)% | | 9.62% | | 15.81% | | 16.42% | | .52% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.79% L | | 1.79% | | 1.77% | | 1.78% | | 1.80% | | 1.84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.79% L | | 1.78% | | 1.77% | | 1.78% | | 1.80% | | 1.83% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.79% L | | 1.78% | | 1.77% | | 1.77% | | 1.79% | | 1.83% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.47)% L | | (.03)% | | .32% D | | (.83)% | | (.72)% E | | (.80)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 23,790 | $ | 27,978 | $ | 43,031 | $ | 51,195 | $ | 52,375 | $ | 67,760 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 58% L | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.12)%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.04 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.94)%.
FThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
ITotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.88 | $ | 27.14 | $ | 24.93 | $ | 22.33 | $ | 19.07 | $ | 18.78 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .07 | | .23 | | .36 D | | .06 | | .06 E | | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .11 F | | (5.41) | | 2.27 | | 3.84 | | 3.30 | | .26 |
Total from investment operations | | .18 | | (5.18) | | 2.63 | | 3.90 | | 3.36 | | .29 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.42) | | (1.30) | | (.06) | | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.03) | | - |
Total distributions | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.42) | | (1.30) | | (.10) G | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 21.94 | $ | 21.88 | $ | 27.14 | $ | 24.93 | $ | 22.33 | $ | 19.07 |
Total Return H,I | | .73% | | (19.17)% | | 10.71% | | 16.96% | | 17.60% | | 1.54% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% L | | .78% | | .76% | | .76% | | .79% | | .86% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .77% L | | .78% | | .76% | | .76% | | .79% | | .85% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .77% L | | .77% | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .85% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .55% L | | .97% | | 1.33% D | | .19% | | .29% E | | .18% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 1,058,963 | $ | 1,229,416 | $ | 1,330,602 | $ | 1,319,440 | $ | 1,292,204 | $ | 1,035,697 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 58% L | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.12 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .89%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .07%.
FThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
GTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Gold Fund Class I |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.88 | $ | 27.15 | $ | 24.93 | $ | 22.33 | $ | 19.07 | $ | 18.78 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .07 | | .23 | | .36 D | | .05 | | .06 E | | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .11 F | | (5.42) | | 2.27 | | 3.85 | | 3.30 | | .25 |
Total from investment operations | | .18 | | (5.19) | | 2.63 | | 3.90 | | 3.36 | | .29 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.41) | | (1.30) | | (.07) | | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.03) | | - |
Total distributions | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.41) | | (1.30) | | (.10) | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 21.94 | $ | 21.88 | $ | 27.15 | $ | 24.93 | $ | 22.33 | $ | 19.07 |
Total Return G,H | | .72% | | (19.20)% | | 10.74% | | 16.96% | | 17.60% | | 1.54% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% K | | .77% | | .76% | | .77% | | .79% | | .84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .76% K | | .77% | | .76% | | .77% | | .79% | | .82% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .76% K | | .77% | | .76% | | .76% | | .77% | | .82% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .56% K | | .98% | | 1.33% D | | .18% | | .30% E | | .21% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 113,152 | $ | 110,224 | $ | 152,799 | $ | 137,617 | $ | 115,699 | $ | 84,956 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 58% K | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.12 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .89%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .08%.
FThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Gold Fund Class Z |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 21.92 | $ | 27.16 | $ | 24.94 | $ | 22.34 | $ | 19.08 | $ | 16.62 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .08 | | .26 | | .40 E | | .09 | | .10 F | | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .12 G | | (5.41) | | 2.27 | | 3.85 | | 3.29 | | 2.39 |
Total from investment operations | | .20 | | (5.15) | | 2.67 | | 3.94 | | 3.39 | | 2.46 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.15) | | (.09) | | (.45) | | (1.34) | | (.10) | | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.03) | | - |
Total distributions | | (.15) | | (.09) | | (.45) | | (1.34) | | (.13) | | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 21.97 | $ | 21.92 | $ | 27.16 | $ | 24.94 | $ | 22.34 | $ | 19.08 |
Total Return H,I | | .80% | | (19.07)% | | 10.88% | | 17.12% | | 17.75% | | 14.80% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .63% L | | .63% | | .63% | | .64% | | .65% | | .68% L |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .63% L | | .63% | | .62% | | .64% | | .64% | | .68% L |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .62% L | | .63% | | .62% | | .62% | | .63% | | .67% L |
Net investment income (loss) | | .69% L | | 1.12% | | 1.47% E | | .32% | | .44% F | | .97% L |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 103,670 | $ | 93,634 | $ | 109,842 | $ | 105,293 | $ | 95,076 | $ | 3,037 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 58% L | | 46% | | 38% | | 46% | | 56% | | 37% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.12 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.02%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .22%.
GThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Gold Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Gold, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z are Fidelity Advisor classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of eight years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
2. Consolidated Subsidiary.
The Funds included in the table below hold certain commodity-related investments through a wholly owned subsidiary (the "Subsidiary"). As of period end, the investments in the Subsidiaries, were as follows:
| Subsidiary Name | Net Assets of Subsidiary | % of Fund's Net Assets |
Gold Portfolio | Fidelity Select Gold Cayman Ltd. | 10,848,464 | .8 |
The financial statements have been consolidated to include the Subsidiary accounts where applicable. Accordingly, all inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
3. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Consolidated Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Consolidated financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
4. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The Fund's Consolidated Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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. 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 commodities are valued at their last traded price at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time each business day and are categorized as Level 1 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 August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. 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. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the consolidated Statement of Operations in foreign taxes withheld. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a 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 a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
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. 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 Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under Subchapter N of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, the Fund is required to increase its taxable income by its share of the Subsidiary's income. Net investment losses of the Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Fund in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the consolidated 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), controlled foreign corporations, deferred Trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $398,311,976 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (181,342,868) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $216,969,108 |
Tax cost | $1,302,456,618 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
Short-term | $(274,109,326) |
Long-term | (1,187,878,757) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $(1,461,988,083) |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the consolidated Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-03 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. They also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. They also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. ASU 2022-03 will be effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023, and allows for early adoption. ASU 2022-03 will only be applicable to an equity security in which the contractual arrangement that restricts its sale is executed or modified on or after the adoption date. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2022-03 to the consolidated financial statements.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Gold Portfolio | 465,374,171 | 613,672,641 |
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .53% of the Fund's average net assets.
The investment adviser, either through itself or through an affiliate provides investment management related services to the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary does not pay the investment adviser a fee for these services. Under the management contract with the subsidiary, the investment adviser pays all other expenses of the Subsidiary, except custodian fees.
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 Company LLC (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% | $102,068 | $1,231 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 57,812 | - |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 140,208 | 9,845 |
| | | $300,088 | $11,076 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $22,405 |
Class M | 2,297 |
Class CA | 368 |
| $25,070 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net AssetsA |
Class A | $100,018 | .25 |
Class M | 29,479 | .26 |
Class C | 28,284 | .20 |
Gold | 1,167,907 | .18 |
Class I | 114,856 | .18 |
Class Z | 23,382 | .04 |
| $1,463,926 | |
A Annualized
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Gold Portfolio | .04 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
| Amount |
Gold Portfolio | $4,294 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Gold Portfolio | Borrower | $ 3,573,571 | 5.31% | $3,692 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Gold Portfolio | - | 17,973,600 | 897,293 |
7. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Gold Portfolio | $1,621 |
8. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the consolidated Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the Consolidated 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Gold Portfolio | $19,697 | $- | $- |
9. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian and each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, custodian credits reduced the Fund's expenses by $2,773. During the period, transfer agent credits reduced each class' expenses as noted in the table below.
| Expense reduction |
Class A | $682 |
Class M | 1,232 |
Class C | 51 |
| $1,965 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $51,000.
10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Gold Portfolio | | |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $ 185,909 | $236,581 |
Class M | - | 64,063 |
Class C | - | 82,259 |
Gold | 7,056,735 | 4,119,368 |
Class I | 684,538 | 460,437 |
Class Z | 719,597 | 357,573 |
Total | $ 8,646,779 | $ 5,320,281 |
11. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 | Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Gold Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 565,019 | 1,122,921 | $13,115,424 | $27,099,950 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 7,073 | 7,775 | 182,695 | 230,842 |
Shares redeemed | (460,692) | (939,774) | (10,260,844) | (21,685,894) |
Net increase (decrease) | 111,400 | 190,922 | $3,037,275 | $5,644,898 |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 90,074 | 371,999 | $2,019,138 | $8,541,059 |
Reinvestment of distributions | - | 2,211 | - | 64,030 |
Shares redeemed | (109,545) | (346,180) | (2,435,398) | (7,235,921) |
Net increase (decrease) | (19,471) | 28,030 | $(416,260) | $1,369,168 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 84,389 | 330,090 | $1,838,873 | $7,857,068 |
Reinvestment of distributions | - | 2,997 | - | 82,054 |
Shares redeemed | (303,324) | (663,298) | (6,290,981) | (13,627,374) |
Net increase (decrease) | (218,935) | (330,211) | $(4,452,108) | $(5,688,252) |
Gold | | | | |
Shares sold | 7,888,207 | 24,882,743 | $191,443,286 | $614,447,230 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 250,900 | 128,260 | 6,699,035 | 3,933,734 |
Shares redeemed | (16,058,485) | (17,838,751) | (363,872,334) | (424,861,608) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,919,378) | 7,172,252 | $(165,730,013) | $193,519,356 |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,313,135 | 1,703,267 | $31,812,894 | $41,572,132 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 24,910 | 14,570 | 665,353 | 447,009 |
Shares redeemed | (1,218,478) | (2,309,414) | (27,711,938) | (53,976,142) |
Net increase (decrease) | 119,567 | (591,577) | $4,766,309 | $(11,957,001) |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,385,689 | 2,207,248 | $33,366,829 | $52,782,706 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 26,599 | 11,475 | 710,999 | 352,174 |
Shares redeemed | (965,105) | (1,991,473) | (22,467,581) | (46,768,230) |
Net increase (decrease) | 447,183 | 227,250 | $11,610,247 | $6,366,650 |
12. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
13. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Linde PLC | 21.2 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 6.3 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 5.6 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | 5.5 | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 4.8 | |
Celanese Corp. Class A | 4.7 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | 4.2 | |
Corteva, Inc. | 4.1 | |
The Chemours Co. LLC | 3.3 | |
Aptargroup, Inc. | 3.1 | |
| 62.8 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Chemicals | 64.0 | |
Metals & Mining | 21.7 | |
Containers & Packaging | 8.9 | |
Construction Materials | 5.2 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Materials Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.8% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Chemicals - 64.0% | | | |
Commodity Chemicals - 17.7% | | | |
Cabot Corp. (a) | | 358,900 | 26,005,894 |
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund | | 1,959,700 | 12,342,397 |
Dow, Inc. | | 195,800 | 10,682,848 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 560,900 | 55,400,093 |
Olin Corp. | | 492,100 | 28,551,642 |
Orion SA | | 210,800 | 4,768,296 |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | 1,769,403 | 24,134,657 |
Westlake Corp. (a) | | 132,400 | 17,341,752 |
| | | 179,227,579 |
Diversified Chemicals - 4.0% | | | |
Huntsman Corp. | | 250,800 | 6,989,796 |
The Chemours Co. LLC | | 977,900 | 33,268,158 |
| | | 40,257,954 |
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals - 5.1% | | | |
Corteva, Inc. | | 805,411 | 40,681,310 |
Nutrien Ltd. | | 162,200 | 10,274,347 |
| | | 50,955,657 |
Industrial Gases - 26.0% | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 163,400 | 48,283,066 |
Linde PLC | | 555,586 | 215,034,005 |
| | | 263,317,071 |
Specialty Chemicals - 11.2% | | | |
Ashland, Inc. | | 155,500 | 13,470,965 |
Celanese Corp. Class A (a) | | 376,400 | 47,561,904 |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | 548,917 | 42,206,228 |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | 64,100 | 5,449,141 |
RPM International, Inc. | | 49,600 | 4,947,104 |
| | | 113,635,342 |
TOTAL CHEMICALS | | | 647,393,603 |
Construction Materials - 5.2% | | | |
Construction Materials - 5.2% | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | 57,800 | 25,802,498 |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 123,100 | 26,866,575 |
| | | 52,669,073 |
Containers & Packaging - 8.9% | | | |
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers - 7.1% | | | |
Aptargroup, Inc. | | 239,100 | 31,695,096 |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | 174,759 | 16,193,169 |
Greif, Inc. Class A | | 337,000 | 24,462,830 |
| | | 72,351,095 |
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials - 1.8% | | | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | 95,400 | 17,971,452 |
TOTAL CONTAINERS & PACKAGING | | | 90,322,547 |
Metals & Mining - 21.7% | | | |
Copper - 11.9% | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | 2,089,000 | 56,121,004 |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | 1,602,500 | 63,955,775 |
| | | 120,076,779 |
Diversified Metals & Mining - 2.4% | | | |
E3 Lithium Ltd. (b) | | 79,500 | 233,581 |
Horizonte Minerals PLC (b) | | 3,690,000 | 6,100,212 |
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (b) | | 1,443,200 | 12,838,413 |
Major Drilling Group International, Inc. (b) | | 756,800 | 4,872,824 |
| | | 24,045,030 |
Gold - 2.1% | | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | 110,000 | 15,847,099 |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | 118,800 | 5,182,114 |
| | | 21,029,213 |
Steel - 5.3% | | | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | 308,200 | 17,348,578 |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | | 89,200 | 25,418,432 |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | 102,000 | 10,872,180 |
| | | 53,639,190 |
TOTAL METALS & MINING | | | 218,790,212 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $701,146,980) | | | 1,009,175,435 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 6.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 2,286,226 | 2,286,683 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 66,095,515 | 66,102,125 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $68,388,808) | | | 68,388,808 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 106.5% (Cost $769,535,788) | 1,077,564,243 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (6.5)% | (66,209,421) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,011,354,822 |
| |
Legend
(a) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 12,468,877 | 118,567,585 | 128,749,779 | 135,381 | - | - | 2,286,683 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 17,449,050 | 213,301,190 | 164,648,115 | 17,752 | - | - | 66,102,125 | 0.2% |
Total | 29,917,927 | 331,868,775 | 293,397,894 | 153,133 | - | - | 68,388,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,009,175,435 | 1,009,175,435 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 68,388,808 | 68,388,808 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,077,564,243 | 1,077,564,243 | - | - |
Materials Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $64,825,998) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $701,146,980) | $ | 1,009,175,435 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $68,388,808) | | 68,388,808 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $769,535,788) | | | $ | 1,077,564,243 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $19,046) | | | | 19,058 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 1,221,069 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 156,868 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 2,647,848 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 18,646 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 5,208 |
Other receivables | | | | 192,914 |
Total assets | | | | 1,081,825,854 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 704,873 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 2,780,329 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 441,560 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | | 53,770 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 171,261 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 217,114 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 66,102,125 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 70,471,032 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,011,354,822 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 700,065,882 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 311,288,940 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,011,354,822 |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | | | |
Class A : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($121,942,180 ÷ 1,230,757 shares)(a) | | | $ | 99.08 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $99.08) | | | $ | 105.12 |
Class M : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($37,181,278 ÷ 380,541 shares)(a) | | | $ | 97.71 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $97.71) | | | $ | 101.25 |
Class C : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($16,064,474 ÷ 170,080 shares)(a) | | | $ | 94.45 |
Materials : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($564,603,963 ÷ 5,654,950 shares) | | | $ | 99.84 |
Class I : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($171,427,065 ÷ 1,720,782 shares) | | | $ | 99.62 |
Class Z : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($100,135,862 ÷ 1,006,214 shares) | | | $ | 99.52 |
(a)Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 11,433,807 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $17,752 from security lending) | | | | 153,133 |
Total Income | | | | 11,586,940 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 2,654,711 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 883,742 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees | | 318,509 | | |
Accounting fees | | 150,091 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 13,078 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 3,794 | | |
Registration fees | | 52,708 | | |
Audit | | 21,994 | | |
Legal | | 518 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 3,974 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 4,103,119 | | |
Expense reductions | | (32,106) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 4,071,013 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 7,515,927 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (1,954,584) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (46,455) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (2,001,039) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 24,295,559 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 8,334 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 24,303,893 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 22,302,854 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 29,818,781 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 7,515,927 | $ | 10,994,667 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (2,001,039) | | 108,099,190 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 24,303,893 | | (119,348,058) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 29,818,781 | | (254,201) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (42,286,924) | | (33,314,365) |
| | | | |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | | (73,477,221) | | (23,554,987) |
| | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (85,945,364) | | (57,123,553) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,097,300,186 | | 1,154,423,739 |
End of period | $ | 1,011,354,822 | $ | 1,097,300,186 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor® Materials Fund Class A |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 99.98 | $ | 102.68 | $ | 87.03 | $ | 59.39 | $ | 69.57 | $ | 88.50 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .60 | | .79 | | .46 | | .33 | | .58 | | .84 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.46 | | (.54) | | 15.77 | | 27.72 | | (10.10) | | (12.01) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.06 | | .25 | | 16.23 | | 28.05 | | (9.52) | | (11.17) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.80) | | (.58) | | (.41) | | (.66) | | (.67) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (7.09) |
Total distributions | | (3.96) | | (2.95) | | (.58) | | (.41) | | (.66) | | (7.76) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 99.08 | $ | 99.98 | $ | 102.68 | $ | 87.03 | $ | 59.39 | $ | 69.57 |
Total Return D,E,F | | 3.23% | | .39% | | 18.64% | | 47.27% | | (13.81)% | | (12.59)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.03% I | | 1.03% | | 1.03% | | 1.08% | | 1.08% | | 1.06% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.02% I | | 1.03% | | 1.03% | | 1.08% | | 1.08% | | 1.06% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.02% I | | 1.03% | | 1.03% | | 1.08% | | 1.07% | | 1.05% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.26% I | | .81% | | .46% | | .48% | | .87% | | 1.08% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 121,942 | $ | 124,777 | $ | 138,219 | $ | 101,238 | $ | 76,869 | $ | 126,182 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 29% I | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% K |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Materials Fund Class M |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 98.77 | $ | 101.52 | $ | 86.14 | $ | 58.84 | $ | 68.98 | $ | 87.79 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .48 | | .54 | | .20 | | .14 | | .39 | | .61 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.42 | | (.53) | | 15.59 | | 27.42 | | (10.01) | | (11.88) |
Total from investment operations | | 2.90 | | .01 | | 15.79 | | 27.56 | | (9.62) | | (11.27) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.61) | | (.41) | | (.26) | | (.52) | | (.45) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (7.09) |
Total distributions | | (3.96) | | (2.76) | | (.41) | | (.26) | | (.52) | | (7.54) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 97.71 | $ | 98.77 | $ | 101.52 | $ | 86.14 | $ | 58.84 | $ | 68.98 |
Total Return D,E,F | | 3.10% | | .15% | | 18.32% | | 46.86% | | (14.05)% | | (12.84)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.28% I | | 1.28% | | 1.29% | | 1.36% | | 1.37% | | 1.35% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.27% I | | 1.28% | | 1.29% | | 1.36% | | 1.36% | | 1.35% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.27% I | | 1.28% | | 1.29% | | 1.36% | | 1.36% | | 1.34% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.02% I | | .56% | | .20% | | .21% | | .58% | | .79% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 37,181 | $ | 38,570 | $ | 37,100 | $ | 24,768 | $ | 19,423 | $ | 27,436 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 29% I | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% K |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Materials Fund Class C |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 95.85 | $ | 98.63 | $ | 83.76 | $ | 57.30 | $ | 67.13 | $ | 85.52 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .23 | | .06 | | (.28) | | (.18) | | .08 | | .25 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.33 | | (.53) | | 15.15 | | 26.64 | | (9.76) | | (11.50) |
Total from investment operations | | 2.56 | | (.47) | | 14.87 | | 26.46 | | (9.68) | | (11.25) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.16) | | - | | - | | (.15) | | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (7.09) |
Total distributions | | (3.96) | | (2.31) | | - | | - | | (.15) | | (7.14) D |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 94.45 | $ | 95.85 | $ | 98.63 | $ | 83.76 | $ | 57.30 | $ | 67.13 |
Total Return E,F,G | | 2.83% | | (.36)% | | 17.75% | | 46.18% | | (14.46)% | | (13.24)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.78% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.83% | | 1.82% | | 1.81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.78% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.83% | | 1.82% | | 1.81% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.78% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.83% | | 1.81% | | 1.79% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .51% J | | .06% | | (.29)% | | (.27)% | | .12% | | .33% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 16,064 | $ | 17,053 | $ | 21,261 | $ | 23,296 | $ | 24,239 | $ | 51,659 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 29% J | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 100.63 | $ | 103.29 | $ | 87.46 | $ | 59.63 | $ | 69.84 | $ | 88.90 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .74 | | 1.07 | | .75 | | .53 | | .77 | | 1.06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.48 | | (.55) | | 15.86 | | 27.87 | | (10.14) | | (12.09) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.22 | | .52 | | 16.61 | | 28.40 | | (9.37) | | (11.03) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.04) | | (1.03) | | (.78) | | (.57) | | (.84) | | (.93) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (7.09) |
Total distributions | | (4.01) D | | (3.18) | | (.78) | | (.57) | | (.84) | | (8.03) D |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 99.84 | $ | 100.63 | $ | 103.29 | $ | 87.46 | $ | 59.63 | $ | 69.84 |
Total Return E,F | | 3.37% | | .67% | | 18.98% | | 47.68% | | (13.57)% | | (12.35)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets B,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .76% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .80% | | .80% | | .79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .75% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .80% | | .80% | | .79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .75% I | | .75% | | .74% | | .80% | | .79% | | .78% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.54% I | | 1.09% | | .75% | | .76% | | 1.14% | | 1.35% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 564,604 | $ | 603,330 | $ | 645,773 | $ | 533,073 | $ | 405,668 | $ | 626,759 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 29% I | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% K |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Materials Fund Class I |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 100.42 | $ | 103.07 | $ | 87.29 | $ | 59.52 | $ | 69.70 | $ | 88.73 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .74 | | 1.06 | | .74 | | .55 | | .78 | | 1.07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.47 | | (.54) | | 15.83 | | 27.80 | | (10.12) | | (12.08) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.21 | | .52 | | 16.57 | | 28.35 | | (9.34) | | (11.01) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.04) | | (1.02) | | (.79) | | (.58) | | (.84) | | (.93) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (7.09) |
Total distributions | | (4.01) D | | (3.17) | | (.79) | | (.58) | | (.84) | | (8.02) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 99.62 | $ | 100.42 | $ | 103.07 | $ | 87.29 | $ | 59.52 | $ | 69.70 |
Total Return E,F | | 3.36% | | .66% | | 18.97% | | 47.70% | | (13.55)% | | (12.34)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .76% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .79% | | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .75% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .79% | | .78% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .75% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .78% | | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.54% I | | 1.08% | | .74% | | .78% | | 1.16% | | 1.36% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 171,427 | $ | 208,630 | $ | 238,282 | $ | 190,132 | $ | 137,887 | $ | 254,240 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 29% I | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% K |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Materials Fund Class Z |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 100.27 | $ | 102.92 | $ | 87.14 | $ | 59.40 | $ | 69.58 | $ | 79.81 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .80 | | 1.20 | | .88 | | .67 | | .88 | | .62 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.48 | | (.54) | | 15.81 | | 27.75 | | (10.10) | | (6.96) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.28 | | .66 | | 16.69 | | 28.42 | | (9.22) | | (6.34) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.07) | | (1.16) | | (.91) | | (.68) | | (.96) | | (.96) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (3.96) | | (2.15) | | - | | - | | - | | (2.93) |
Total distributions | | (4.03) | | (3.31) | | (.91) | | (.68) | | (.96) | | (3.89) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 99.52 | $ | 100.27 | $ | 102.92 | $ | 87.14 | $ | 59.40 | $ | 69.58 |
Total Return E,F | | 3.45% | | .81% | | 19.14% | | 47.92% | | (13.43)% | | (7.35)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .61% I | | .62% | | .62% | | .64% | | .63% | | .63% I |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .61% I | | .61% | | .62% | | .64% | | .63% | | .62% I |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .61% I | | .61% | | .62% | | .63% | | .62% | | .61% I |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.68% I | | 1.23% | | .88% | | .93% | | 1.31% | | 2.27% I |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 100,136 | $ | 104,940 | $ | 73,790 | $ | 47,051 | $ | 13,267 | $ | 10,039 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 29% I | | 47% | | 43% | | 36% | | 69% | | 77% K |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Materials Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Materials, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z are Fidelity Advisor classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of eight years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a 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 a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Materials Portfolio | $188,735 |
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. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, deferred Trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $319,139,791 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (12,219,341) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $306,920,450 |
Tax cost | $770,643,793 |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Materials Portfolio | 148,420,283 | 241,984,934 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% 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 Company LLC (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | - % | .25% | $148,624 | $170 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 91,922 | - |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 77,963 | 4,354 |
| | | $318,509 | $4,524 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $6,046 |
Class M | 347 |
Class CA | 548 |
| $6,941 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net AssetsA |
Class A | $123,276 | .21 |
Class M | 37,404 | .20 |
Class C | 16,354 | .21 |
Materials | 519,418 | .19 |
Class I | 166,311 | .18 |
Class Z | 20,979 | .04 |
| $883,742 | |
A Annualized
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Materials Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Materials Portfolio | $2,024 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Materials Portfolio | 4,620,458 | 7,947,226 | 260,810 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Materials Portfolio | $1,005 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Materials Portfolio | $1,932 | $- | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian and each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, transfer agent credits reduced each class' expenses as noted in the table below.
| Expense reduction |
| |
Class M | $480 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $31,626.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Materials Portfolio | | |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $ 4,867,811 | $3,653,799 |
Class M | 1,532,956 | 1,013,870 |
Class C | 679,917 | 430,794 |
Materials | 23,291,521 | 18,471,243 |
Class I | 7,818,959 | 6,523,647 |
Class Z | 4,095,760 | 3,221,012 |
Total | $ 42,286,924 | $ 33,314,365 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 | Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Materials Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 68,927 | 174,329 | $6,611,354 | $17,454,764 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 49,959 | 37,585 | 4,753,111 | 3,573,539 |
Shares redeemed | (136,128) | (310,006) | (12,983,557) | (30,402,251) |
Net increase (decrease) | (17,242) | (98,092) | $(1,619,092) | $(9,373,948) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 26,935 | 92,789 | $2,519,204 | $9,181,513 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 16,246 | 10,767 | 1,525,637 | 1,011,814 |
Shares redeemed | (53,148) | (78,482) | (4,988,557) | (7,550,323) |
Net increase (decrease) | (9,967) | 25,074 | $(943,716) | $2,643,004 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 16,471 | 33,396 | $1,535,663 | $3,198,388 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 7,273 | 4,589 | 661,582 | 418,955 |
Shares redeemed | (31,581) | (75,621) | (2,861,604) | (7,005,317) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,837) | (37,636) | $(664,359) | $(3,387,974) |
Materials | | | | |
Shares sold | 291,532 | 1,012,996 | $28,213,353 | $103,105,703 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 223,876 | 179,022 | 21,442,783 | 17,121,716 |
Shares redeemed | (855,825) | (1,448,920) | (82,250,241) | (140,887,042) |
Net increase (decrease) | (340,417) | (256,902) | $(32,594,105) | $(20,659,623) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 171,576 | 699,555 | $16,675,799 | $69,977,727 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 78,040 | 64,549 | 7,457,503 | 6,160,539 |
Shares redeemed | (606,478) | (998,267) | (58,021,974) | (97,071,794) |
Net increase (decrease) | (356,862) | (234,163) | $(33,888,672) | $(20,933,528) |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 202,617 | 598,908 | $19,417,178 | $54,583,653 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 40,766 | 32,902 | 3,889,902 | 3,134,918 |
Shares redeemed | (283,708) | (302,227) | (27,074,357) | (29,561,489) |
Net increase (decrease) | (40,325) | 329,583 | $(3,767,277) | $28,157,082 |
11. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
12. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals Portfolio | | | | .74% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,013.80 | | $ 3.75 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.42 | | $ 3.76 |
Gold Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | 1.08% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,005.30 | | $ 5.44 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,019.71 | | $ 5.48 |
Class M | | | | 1.34% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,004.40 | | $ 6.75 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,018.40 | | $ 6.80 |
Class C | | | | 1.79% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,002.10 | | $ 9.01 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,016.14 | | $ 9.07 |
Gold Portfolio | | | | .77% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,007.30 | | $ 3.89 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.27 | | $ 3.91 |
Class I | | | | .76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,007.20 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.32 | | $ 3.86 |
Class Z | | | | .63% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,008.00 | | $ 3.18 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.97 | | $ 3.20 |
Materials Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | 1.02% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,032.30 | | $ 5.21 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.01 | | $ 5.18 |
Class M | | | | 1.27% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,031.00 | | $ 6.48 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,018.75 | | $ 6.44 |
Class C | | | | 1.78% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,028.30 | | $ 9.08 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,016.19 | | $ 9.02 |
Materials Portfolio | | | | .75% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,033.70 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.37 | | $ 3.81 |
Class I | | | | .75% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,033.60 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.37 | | $ 3.81 |
Class Z | | | | .61% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,034.50 | | $ 3.12 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,022.07 | | $ 3.10 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Chemicals Portfolio
Gold Portfolio
Materials Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the management fee and total expense ratio of the fund or, for Gold Portfolio and Materials Portfolio, a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class without 12b-1 fees); (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons 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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees (for Gold Portfolio and Materials Portfolio), and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund or, for Gold Portfolio and Materials Portfolio, the retail class of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund or, for Gold Portfolio and Materials Portfolio, the retail class of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund or, for Gold Portfolio and Materials Portfolio, the retail class ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, 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 each 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.846035.116
SELMT-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Telecommunications Services Sector
Telecommunications Portfolio
Wireless Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Includes Fidelity and Fidelity Advisor share classes
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 23.1 | |
AT&T, Inc. | 21.7 | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | 5.0 | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class C | 4.8 | |
Liberty Global PLC Class C | 4.7 | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc. | 4.4 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | 3.8 | |
Comcast Corp. Class A | 3.6 | |
Gogo, Inc. | 3.5 | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | 3.3 | |
| 77.9 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 77.4 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 13.9 | |
Media | 7.2 | |
IT Services | 0.7 | |
Construction & Engineering | 0.1 | |
Software | 0.1 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Telecommunications Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | | | |
Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) | | 2,200 | 219,846 |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 77.4% | | | |
Alternative Carriers - 26.0% | | | |
Anterix, Inc. (a) | | 133,300 | 4,410,897 |
Bandwidth, Inc. (a) | | 64,200 | 922,554 |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc. | | 115,339 | 8,140,627 |
EchoStar Holding Corp. Class A (a) | | 210,300 | 3,655,014 |
Globalstar, Inc. (a)(b) | | 3,353,965 | 4,829,710 |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | 110,811 | 5,424,198 |
Liberty Global PLC Class C (a) | | 429,936 | 8,529,930 |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class C (a) | | 971,133 | 8,701,352 |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (b) | | 1,862,500 | 2,961,375 |
| | | 47,575,657 |
Integrated Telecommunication Services - 51.4% | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | 2,685,820 | 39,723,278 |
ATN International, Inc. | | 44,900 | 1,610,563 |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | 66,200 | 1,416,913 |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (a)(b) | | 377,500 | 6,047,550 |
IDT Corp. Class B (a) | | 123,000 | 2,875,740 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | 1,205,197 | 42,157,792 |
| | | 93,831,836 |
TOTAL DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 141,407,493 |
IT Services - 0.7% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 0.1% | | | |
Twilio, Inc. Class A (a) | | 4,000 | 254,840 |
IT Consulting & Other Services - 0.6% | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | 12,300 | 1,097,160 |
TOTAL IT SERVICES | | | 1,352,000 |
Media - 7.2% | | | |
Cable & Satellite - 7.2% | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 5,700 | 2,497,284 |
Comcast Corp. Class A | | 140,400 | 6,565,104 |
Liberty Broadband Corp. Class C (a) | | 42,924 | 4,015,969 |
| | | 13,078,357 |
Software - 0.1% | | | |
Application Software - 0.1% | | | |
RingCentral, Inc. (a) | | 5,400 | 167,022 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 13.9% | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 13.9% | | | |
Gogo, Inc. (a) | | 564,900 | 6,411,615 |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | 5,623 | 127,867 |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a) | | 66,324 | 9,036,645 |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | 325,964 | 7,004,966 |
U.S. Cellular Corp. (a) | | 60,700 | 2,784,309 |
| | | 25,365,402 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $196,890,396) | | | 181,590,120 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 3.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 1,307,607 | 1,307,868 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 4,636,088 | 4,636,551 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $5,944,419) | | | 5,944,419 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.7% (Cost $202,834,815) | 187,534,539 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.7)% | (4,866,726) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 182,667,813 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 10,884,272 | 12,353,937 | 21,930,341 | 44,132 | - | - | 1,307,868 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 9,165,924 | 51,459,248 | 55,988,621 | 3,990 | - | - | 4,636,551 | 0.0% |
Total | 20,050,196 | 63,813,185 | 77,918,962 | 48,122 | - | - | 5,944,419 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 181,590,120 | 180,173,207 | 1,416,913 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 5,944,419 | 5,944,419 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 187,534,539 | 186,117,626 | 1,416,913 | - |
Telecommunications Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $4,293,306) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $196,890,396) | $ | 181,590,120 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $5,944,419) | | 5,944,419 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $202,834,815) | | | $ | 187,534,539 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 13,470 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 108,995 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 5,908 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 994 |
Other receivables | | | | 6,769 |
Total assets | | | | 187,670,675 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 221,839 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 76,713 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | | 8,094 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 37,073 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 23,068 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 4,636,075 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 5,002,862 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 182,667,813 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 209,948,591 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | (27,280,778) |
Net Assets | | | $ | 182,667,813 |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | | | |
Class A : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($16,089,530 ÷ 373,942 shares)(a) | | | $ | 43.03 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $43.03) | | | $ | 45.66 |
Class M : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($6,352,761 ÷ 148,844 shares)(a) | | | $ | 42.68 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $42.68) | | | $ | 44.23 |
Class C : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($2,706,400 ÷ 63,131 shares)(a) | | | $ | 42.87 |
Telecommunications : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($146,735,403 ÷ 3,380,803 shares) | | | $ | 43.40 |
Class I : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($8,059,776 ÷ 186,082 shares) | | | $ | 43.31 |
Class Z : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,723,943 ÷ 63,104 shares) | | | $ | 43.17 |
(a)Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 3,982,495 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $3,990 from security lending) | | | | 48,122 |
Total Income | | | | 4,030,617 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 524,481 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 211,217 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees | | 53,681 | | |
Accounting fees | | 35,428 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 4,360 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 805 | | |
Registration fees | | 42,479 | | |
Audit | | 27,595 | | |
Legal | | 803 | | |
Interest | | 9,099 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 696 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 910,644 | | |
Expense reductions | | (7,534) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 903,110 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 3,127,507 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (12,592,557) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (2,469) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (12,595,026) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (5,246,688) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | (3) | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (5,246,691) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | (17,841,717) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | (14,714,210) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,127,507 | $ | 5,140,003 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (12,595,026) | | 7,530,927 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (5,246,691) | | (35,292,068) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (14,714,210) | | (22,621,138) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (4,821,812) | | (16,991,172) |
| | | | |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | | (30,774,601) | | 20,395,222 |
| | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (50,310,623) | | (19,217,088) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 232,978,436 | | 252,195,524 |
End of period | $ | 182,667,813 | $ | 232,978,436 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor® Telecommunications Fund Class A |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.57 | $ | 54.28 | $ | 66.52 | $ | 60.60 | $ | 55.68 | $ | 55.58 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .62 | | .93 | | 1.51 D | | .66 | | .87 | | 1.10 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.20) | | (5.19) | | (5.14) | | 10.61 | | 5.86 | | .56 |
Total from investment operations | | (2.58) | | (4.26) | | (3.63) | | 11.27 | | 6.73 | | 1.66 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.49) | | (.99) | | (1.66) | | (.39) | | (.96) | | (.94) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.96) | | (.85) | | (.62) |
Total distributions | | (.96) F | | (3.45) | | (8.61) | | (5.35) | | (1.81) | | (1.56) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 43.03 | $ | 46.57 | $ | 54.28 | $ | 66.52 | $ | 60.60 | $ | 55.68 |
Total Return G,H,I | | (5.59)% | | (7.98)% | | (6.28)% | | 18.75% | | 12.12% | | 3.03% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.15% L | | 1.13% | | 1.09% | | 1.11% | | 1.18% | | 1.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.15% L | | 1.13% | | 1.09% | | 1.11% | | 1.17% | | 1.17% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.14% L | | 1.13% | | 1.09% | | 1.10% | | 1.17% | | 1.16% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.89% L | | 1.89% | | 2.27% D | | 1.01% | | 1.47% | | 1.96% E |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 16,090 | $ | 18,744 | $ | 22,023 | $ | 29,800 | $ | 21,376 | $ | 20,589 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 25% L | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% N |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.74%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.25 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.52%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
ITotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Telecommunications Fund Class M |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.21 | $ | 53.88 | $ | 66.09 | $ | 60.25 | $ | 55.40 | $ | 55.31 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .56 | | .80 | | 1.29 D | | .46 | | .70 | | .92 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.17) | | (5.14) | | (5.08) | | 10.54 | | 5.83 | | .55 |
Total from investment operations | | (2.61) | | (4.34) | | (3.79) | | 11.00 | | 6.53 | | 1.47 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.44) | | (.86) | | (1.48) | | (.20) | | (.83) | | (.76) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.96) | | (.85) | | (.62) |
Total distributions | | (.92) | | (3.33) F | | (8.42) F | | (5.16) | | (1.68) | | (1.38) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 42.68 | $ | 46.21 | $ | 53.88 | $ | 66.09 | $ | 60.25 | $ | 55.40 |
Total Return G,H,I | | (5.72)% | | (8.21)% | | (6.55)% | | 18.39% | | 11.81% | | 2.69% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.40% L | | 1.39% | | 1.39% | | 1.41% | | 1.46% | | 1.50% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.40% L | | 1.38% | | 1.38% | | 1.41% | | 1.46% | | 1.49% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.38% L | | 1.38% | | 1.38% | | 1.40% | | 1.45% | | 1.48% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.65% L | | 1.64% | | 1.97% D | | .71% | | 1.19% | | 1.64% E |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 6,353 | $ | 7,301 | $ | 7,733 | $ | 9,038 | $ | 6,919 | $ | 6,018 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 25% L | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% N |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.44%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.25 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.19%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
ITotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Telecommunications Fund Class C |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.38 | $ | 54.04 | $ | 66.17 | $ | 60.32 | $ | 55.45 | $ | 55.29 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .46 | | .56 | | 1.01 D | | .17 | | .46 | | .70 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.20) | | (5.15) | | (5.09) | | 10.54 | | 5.82 | | .56 |
Total from investment operations | | (2.74) | | (4.59) | | (4.08) | | 10.71 | | 6.28 | | 1.26 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.30) | | (.61) | | (1.10) | | (.07) | | (.56) | | (.48) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.79) | | (.85) | | (.62) |
Total distributions | | (.77) F | | (3.07) | | (8.05) | | (4.86) | | (1.41) | | (1.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 42.87 | $ | 46.38 | $ | 54.04 | $ | 66.17 | $ | 60.32 | $ | 55.45 |
Total Return G,H,I | | (5.96)% | | (8.66)% | | (6.97)% | | 17.88% | | 11.34% | | 2.30% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.90% L | | 1.88% | | 1.83% | | 1.86% | | 1.88% | | 1.88% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.90% L | | 1.87% | | 1.83% | | 1.86% | | 1.87% | | 1.88% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.89% L | | 1.87% | | 1.83% | | 1.84% | | 1.87% | | 1.86% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.14% L | | 1.15% | | 1.52% D | | .26% | | .77% | | 1.26% E |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 2,706 | $ | 3,923 | $ | 5,254 | $ | 7,801 | $ | 6,491 | $ | 6,994 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 25% L | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% N |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .99%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.25 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .81%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
ITotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Telecommunications Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.97 | $ | 54.73 | $ | 67.04 | $ | 60.99 | $ | 56.04 | $ | 55.88 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .69 | | 1.09 | | 1.71 D | | .86 | | 1.09 | | 1.30 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.23) | | (5.24) | | (5.18) | | 10.71 | | 5.90 | | .56 |
Total from investment operations | | (2.54) | | (4.15) | | (3.47) | | 11.57 | | 6.99 | | 1.86 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.55) | | (1.15) | | (1.89) | | (.57) | | (1.19) | | (1.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.96) | | (.85) | | (.62) |
Total distributions | | (1.03) | | (3.61) | | (8.84) | | (5.52) F | | (2.04) | | (1.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 43.40 | $ | 46.97 | $ | 54.73 | $ | 67.04 | $ | 60.99 | $ | 56.04 |
Total Return G,H | | (5.47)% | | (7.71)% | | (5.99)% | | 19.15% | | 12.50% | | 3.38% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .86% K | | .82% | | .79% | | .81% | | .83% | | .84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .85% K | | .82% | | .79% | | .81% | | .82% | | .83% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .85% K | | .82% | | .79% | | .79% | | .82% | | .82% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 3.18% K | | 2.20% | | 2.57% D | | 1.31% | | 1.82% | | 2.30% E |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 146,735 | $ | 171,885 | $ | 199,560 | $ | 242,284 | $ | 219,854 | $ | 227,438 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 25% K | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.04%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.25 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.85%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Telecommunications Fund Class I |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.84 | $ | 54.58 | $ | 66.84 | $ | 60.86 | $ | 55.84 | $ | 55.74 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .71 | | 1.10 | | 1.74 D | | .88 | | 1.04 | | 1.27 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.23) | | (5.21) | | (5.18) | | 10.66 | | 5.91 | | .57 |
Total from investment operations | | (2.52) | | (4.11) | | (3.44) | | 11.54 | | 6.95 | | 1.84 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.54) | | (1.16) | | (1.87) | | (.60) | | (1.08) | | (1.12) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.96) | | (.85) | | (.62) |
Total distributions | | (1.01) F | | (3.63) F | | (8.82) | | (5.56) | | (1.93) | | (1.74) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 43.31 | $ | 46.84 | $ | 54.58 | $ | 66.84 | $ | 60.86 | $ | 55.84 |
Total Return G,H | | (5.44)% | | (7.67)% | | (5.97)% | | 19.13% | | 12.47% | | 3.35% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .81% K | | .78% | | .77% | | .79% | | .88% | | .91% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .80% K | | .78% | | .77% | | .79% | | .88% | | .90% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .80% K | | .78% | | .77% | | .78% | | .88% | | .88% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 3.23% K | | 2.25% | | 2.59% D | | 1.33% | | 1.76% | | 2.23% E |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 8,060 | $ | 28,441 | $ | 12,038 | $ | 30,622 | $ | 12,428 | $ | 25,181 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 25% K | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.36 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.06%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.25 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.79%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Telecommunications Fund Class Z |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 46.72 | $ | 54.46 | $ | 66.75 | $ | 60.75 | $ | 55.84 | $ | 60.97 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .72 | | 1.18 | | 1.83 E | | .95 | | 1.20 | | .39 F |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (3.20) | | (5.23) | | (5.20) | | 10.67 | | 5.86 | | (4.55) |
Total from investment operations | | (2.48) | | (4.05) | | (3.37) | | 11.62 | | 7.06 | | (4.16) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.59) | | (1.22) | | (1.98) | | (.67) | | (1.30) | | (.97) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.48) | | (2.46) | | (6.95) | | (4.96) | | (.85) | | - |
Total distributions | | (1.07) | | (3.69) G | | (8.92) G | | (5.62) G | | (2.15) | | (.97) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 43.17 | $ | 46.72 | $ | 54.46 | $ | 66.75 | $ | 60.75 | $ | 55.84 |
Total Return H,I | | (5.38)% | | (7.56)% | | (5.87)% | | 19.31% | | 12.68% | | (6.80)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .69% L | | .67% | | .65% | | .67% | | .68% | | .68% L |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .68% L | | .66% | | .65% | | .67% | | .67% | | .66% L |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .68% L | | .66% | | .65% | | .65% | | .67% | | .64% L |
Net investment income (loss) | | 3.35% L | | 2.36% | | 2.71% E | | 1.45% | | 1.97% | | 1.67% F,L |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 2,724 | $ | 2,685 | $ | 5,587 | $ | 31,271 | $ | 25,223 | $ | 383 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 25% L | | 24% | | 28% | | 58% | | 58% | | 64% N |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.36 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.17%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.23%.
GTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Telecommunications Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Telecommunications Portfolio, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z are Fidelity Advisor classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of eight years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a 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 a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). 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. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $27,757,219 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (44,143,696) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $(16,386,477) |
Tax cost | $203,921,016 |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Telecommunications Portfolio | 24,777,323 | 49,928,668 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% 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 Company LLC (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% | $21,138 | $380 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 16,520 | - |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 16,023 | 775 |
| | | $53,681 | $1,155 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $ 1,922 |
Class M | 516 |
Class CA | 14 |
| $2,452 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net AssetsA |
Class A | $ 21,662 | .26 |
Class M | 8,517 | .26 |
Class C | 4,091 | .26 |
Telecommunications | 162,093 | .21 |
Class I | 14,318 | .16 |
Class Z | 536 | .04 |
| $211,217 | |
A Annualized
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Telecommunications Portfolio | .04 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Telecommunications Portfolio | $ 3,574 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Telecommunications Portfolio | Borrower | $ 4,077,133 | 5.34% | $ 9,068 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Telecommunications Portfolio | 261,186 | 19,922 | (6,597) |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Telecommunications Portfolio | $208 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Telecommunications Portfolio | $395 | $ - | $- |
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. Any open loans, including accrued interest, at period end are presented under the caption "Notes payable" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
| Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Telecommunications Portfolio | $64,000 | 5.83% | $ 31 |
9. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian and each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, custodian credits reduced the Fund's expenses by $44. During the period, transfer agent credits reduced each class' expenses as noted in the table below.
| Expense reduction |
Class A | $ 418 |
Class M | 681 |
Class C | 63 |
| $ 1,162 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $6,328.
10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Telecommunications Portfolio | | |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $ 381,491 | $1,371,752 |
Class M | 143,040 | 479,499 |
Class C | 60,627 | 286,410 |
Telecommunications | 3,685,691 | 13,019,579 |
Class I | 481,558 | 1,515,681 |
Class Z | 69,405 | 318,251 |
Total | $ 4,821,812 | $ 16,991,172 |
11. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 | Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Telecommunications Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 21,881 | 78,714 | $926,529 | $3,917,123 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 8,256 | 27,038 | 367,945 | 1,318,232 |
Shares redeemed | (58,668) | (108,969) | (2,457,209) | (5,376,984) |
Net increase (decrease) | (28,531) | (3,217) | $(1,162,735) | $(141,629) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 12,597 | 34,367 | $531,493 | $1,663,349 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,223 | 9,903 | 142,709 | 478,658 |
Shares redeemed | (24,964) | (29,810) | (1,041,620) | (1,403,232) |
Net increase (decrease) | (9,144) | 14,460 | $(367,418) | $738,775 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,704 | 10,310 | $115,689 | $526,650 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,327 | 5,729 | 59,357 | 280,668 |
Shares redeemed | (25,481) | (28,682) | (1,062,320) | (1,415,361) |
Net increase (decrease) | (21,450) | (12,643) | $(887,274) | $(608,043) |
Telecommunications | | | | |
Shares sold | 221,521 | 538,813 | $9,433,481 | $26,964,598 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 75,684 | 247,377 | 3,398,158 | 12,134,608 |
Shares redeemed | (575,732) | (773,315) | (24,465,653) | (38,015,718) |
Net increase (decrease) | (278,527) | 12,875 | $(11,634,014) | $1,083,488 |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 57,356 | 817,391 | $2,482,092 | $41,395,131 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 10,515 | 29,024 | 479,139 | 1,455,032 |
Shares redeemed | (488,952) | (459,823) | (19,973,776) | (21,772,889) |
Net increase (decrease) | (421,081) | 386,592 | $(17,012,545) | $21,077,274 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 41,989 | 30,184 | $1,790,066 | $1,459,810 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 757 | 4,499 | 33,759 | 231,168 |
Shares redeemed | (37,109) | (79,794) | (1,534,440) | (3,445,621) |
Net increase (decrease) | 5,637 | (45,111) | $289,385 | $(1,754,643) |
12. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
13. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Apple, Inc. | 11.9 | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | 10.5 | |
AT&T, Inc. | 9.3 | |
American Tower Corp. | 8.1 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | 6.4 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | 4.6 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 4.4 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A | 4.3 | |
U.S. Cellular Corp. | 2.9 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 2.7 | |
| 65.1 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 19.5 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 18.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 17.0 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 13.3 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) | 10.3 | |
Communications Equipment | 6.3 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 5.4 | |
Ground Transportation | 4.4 | |
Broadline Retail | 2.6 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1.2 | |
IT Services | 0.6 | |
Entertainment | 0.5 | |
Software | 0.5 | |
Media | 0.2 | |
Financial Services | 0.1 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Wireless Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Broadline Retail - 2.6% | | | |
Broadline Retail - 2.6% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | 57,400 | 7,921,774 |
Communications Equipment - 6.3% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 6.3% | | | |
CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (a) | | 246,400 | 822,976 |
Ericsson: | | | |
(B Shares) | | 163,600 | 839,593 |
(B Shares) sponsored ADR (b) | | 466,100 | 2,405,076 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | 28,668 | 8,129,385 |
Nokia Corp. sponsored ADR (b) | | 1,285,600 | 5,129,544 |
ViaSat, Inc. (a)(b) | | 61,201 | 1,697,716 |
| | | 19,024,290 |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 19.5% | | | |
Alternative Carriers - 3.7% | | | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | 48,000 | 2,349,600 |
Liberty Global PLC Class A (a) | | 366,000 | 6,749,040 |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class C (a) | | 213,200 | 1,910,272 |
| | | 11,008,912 |
Integrated Telecommunication Services - 15.8% | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | 1,901,500 | 28,123,185 |
Cellnex Telecom SA (c) | | 78,915 | 3,020,673 |
Orange SA ADR (b) | | 662,700 | 7,408,986 |
Telefonica SA sponsored ADR (b) | | 667,849 | 2,731,502 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | 181,501 | 6,348,905 |
| | | 47,633,251 |
TOTAL DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 58,642,163 |
Entertainment - 0.5% | | | |
Movies & Entertainment - 0.5% | | | |
Spotify Technology SA (a)(b) | | 9,500 | 1,462,715 |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 10.3% | | | |
Telecom Tower REITs - 10.3% | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | 133,792 | 24,259,165 |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 12,801 | 1,286,501 |
SBA Communications Corp. Class A | | 24,100 | 5,411,173 |
| | | 30,956,839 |
Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 0.1% | | | |
Jio Financial Services Ltd. | | 123,000 | 347,245 |
Ground Transportation - 4.4% | | | |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 4.4% | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 279,800 | 13,214,954 |
Interactive Media & Services - 5.4% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 5.4% | | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a) | | 43,500 | 12,871,215 |
Snap, Inc. Class A (a) | | 331,800 | 3,434,130 |
| | | 16,305,345 |
IT Services - 0.6% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 0.6% | | | |
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a) | | 26,200 | 1,742,038 |
Media - 0.2% | | | |
Cable & Satellite - 0.2% | | | |
DISH Network Corp. Class A (a)(b) | | 71,349 | 428,094 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2% | | | |
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 1.2% | | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 118,900 | 3,460,207 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 17.0% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 1.0% | | | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | 28,200 | 3,041,934 |
Semiconductors - 16.0% | | | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | 327,200 | 19,059,400 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 25,300 | 5,204,716 |
Qorvo, Inc. (a) | | 44,500 | 4,778,855 |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | 120,750 | 13,829,498 |
STMicroelectronics NV (depository receipt) | | 105,400 | 4,981,204 |
| | | 47,853,673 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 50,895,607 |
Software - 0.5% | | | |
Application Software - 0.5% | | | |
LivePerson, Inc. (a) | | 84,000 | 352,800 |
RingCentral, Inc. (a) | | 31,400 | 971,202 |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 300 | 21,309 |
| | | 1,345,311 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 13.3% | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 13.3% | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 190,520 | 35,792,992 |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 82,820 | 4,181,897 |
| | | 39,974,889 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 18.0% | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 18.0% | | | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | 431,500 | 4,467,880 |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | 47,900 | 273,612 |
Millicom International Cellular SA (a)(b) | | 183,380 | 2,910,241 |
Rogers Communications, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) | | 82,200 | 3,344,090 |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | 300 | 6,822 |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | 1 | 14 |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a) | | 232,116 | 31,625,805 |
U.S. Cellular Corp. (a) | | 191,800 | 8,797,866 |
Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR | | 282,581 | 2,633,655 |
| | | 54,059,985 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $238,188,438) | | | 299,781,456 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 3.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) | | 1,169,106 | 1,169,340 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) | | 10,534,852 | 10,535,905 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $11,705,245) | | | 11,705,245 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 103.8% (Cost $249,893,683) | 311,486,701 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (3.8)% | (11,274,453) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 300,212,248 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $3,020,673 or 1.0% of net assets. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 2,912,303 | 25,809,892 | 27,552,855 | 37,961 | - | - | 1,169,340 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 10,799,733 | 71,780,885 | 72,044,713 | 62,829 | - | - | 10,535,905 | 0.0% |
Total | 13,712,036 | 97,590,777 | 99,597,568 | 100,790 | - | - | 11,705,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 299,781,456 | 298,941,863 | 839,593 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 11,705,245 | 11,705,245 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 311,486,701 | 310,647,108 | 839,593 | - |
Wireless Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $10,105,597) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $238,188,438) | $ | 299,781,456 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $11,705,245) | | 11,705,245 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $249,893,683) | | | $ | 311,486,701 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $16) | | | | 16 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 20,089 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 235,285 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 12,146 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 1,042 |
Other receivables | | | | 13,156 |
Total assets | | | | 311,768,435 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 295,839 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 129,766 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 62,362 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 532,245 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 10,535,975 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 11,556,187 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 300,212,248 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 231,204,876 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 69,007,372 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 300,212,248 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($300,212,248 ÷ 28,057,243 shares) | | | $ | 10.70 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 2,798,367 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $62,829 from security lending) | | | | 100,790 |
Total Income | | | | 2,899,157 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 800,093 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 321,311 | | |
Accounting fees | | 54,053 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,533 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,180 | | |
Registration fees | | 23,925 | | |
Audit | | 43,095 | | |
Legal | | 737 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 840 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,252,767 | | |
Expense reductions | | (9,499) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,243,268 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 1,655,889 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $46,960) | | 7,896,865 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (433) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 7,896,432 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers(net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $97,757) | | 5,851,811 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 2,269 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 5,854,080 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 13,750,512 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 15,406,401 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,655,889 | $ | 2,866,892 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 7,896,432 | | 10,204,800 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 5,854,080 | | (72,760,166) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 15,406,401 | | (59,688,474) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (26,743,653) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 12,667,696 | | 36,656,737 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 24,990,417 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (30,067,884) | | (76,575,168) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (17,400,188) | | (14,928,014) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (1,993,787) | | (101,360,141) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 302,206,035 | | 403,566,176 |
End of period | $ | 300,212,248 | $ | 302,206,035 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,206,315 | | 3,281,452 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 2,265,748 |
Redeemed | | (2,863,393) | | (7,089,181) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (1,657,078) | | (1,541,981) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.17 | $ | 12.91 | $ | 13.34 | $ | 10.69 | $ | 8.93 | $ | 10.29 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .06 | | .09 | | .10 | | .10 | | .14 | | .20 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .47 | | (1.95) | | .54 | | 3.50 | | 1.93 | | (.24) E |
Total from investment operations | | .53 | | (1.86) | | .64 | | 3.60 | | 2.07 | | (.04) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.09) | | (.09) | | (.10) | | (.12) | | (.19) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (.79) | | (.98) | | (.86) | | (.19) | | (1.13) |
Total distributions | | - | | (.88) | | (1.07) | | (.95) F | | (.31) | | (1.32) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.70 | $ | 10.17 | $ | 12.91 | $ | 13.34 | $ | 10.69 | $ | 8.93 |
Total Return G,H | | 5.21% | | (14.79)% | | 4.40% | | 36.09% | | 23.01% | | .21% E |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .82% K | | .79% | | .77% | | .79% | | .81% | | .83% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .81% K | | .79% | | .77% | | .79% | | .81% | | .83% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .81% K | | .79% | | .77% | | .78% | | .81% | | .82% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.09% K | | .85% | | .69% | | .80% | | 1.39% | | 2.07% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 300,212 | $ | 302,206 | $ | 403,566 | $ | 440,296 | $ | 355,309 | $ | 237,907 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 22% K | | 11% | | 30% | | 55% | | 78% | | 54% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.74%.
ENet realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been .12%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Wireless Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 affiliated 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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. 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. 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, losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $106,292,366 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (46,174,266) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $60,118,100 |
Tax cost | $251,368,601 |
The Fund elected to defer to its next fiscal year $788,886 of capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023 and $35,029 of ordinary losses recognized during the period January 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023.
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Wireless Portfolio | 33,899,636 | 47,451,447 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (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 annualized rate of .21% of average net assets.
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Wireless Portfolio | .04 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Wireless Portfolio | $ 595 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Wireless Portfolio | 97,386 | 5,655,857 | (6,279,918) |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Wireless Portfolio | $293 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Wireless Portfolio | $6,560 | $ - | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses in the amount of $9,499.
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
Telecommunications Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | 1.15% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 944.10 | | $ 5.62 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,019.36 | | $ 5.84 |
Class M | | | | 1.40% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 942.80 | | $ 6.84 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,018.10 | | $ 7.10 |
Class C | | | | 1.90% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 940.40 | | $ 9.27 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,015.58 | | $ 9.63 |
Telecommunications Portfolio | | | | .85% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 945.30 | | $ 4.16 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.86 | | $ 4.32 |
Class I | | | | .80% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 945.60 | | $ 3.91 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.11 | | $ 4.06 |
Class Z | | | | .68% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 946.20 | | $ 3.33 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.72 | | $ 3.46 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Portfolio | | | | .81% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,052.10 | | $ 4.18 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.06 | | $ 4.12 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Telecommunications Portfolio
Wireless Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the management fee and total expense ratio of the fund or, for Telecommunications Portfolio, a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class without 12b-1 fees), as applicable; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in that fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons 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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered each fund's management fee rate as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees (for Telecommunications Portfolio), and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund or, for Telecommunications Portfolio, the retail class relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund or, for Telecommunications Portfolio, the retail class relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund or, for Telecommunications Portfolio, the retail class ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, 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 each 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.846053.116
SELTS-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Consumer Staples Sector
Consumer Staples Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Includes Fidelity and Fidelity Advisor share classes
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one 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. © 2023 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Procter & Gamble Co. | 14.3 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 14.0 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | 7.0 | |
Mondelez International, Inc. | 5.0 | |
Altria Group, Inc. | 4.5 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 4.4 | |
Walmart, Inc. | 4.3 | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A | 3.5 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 3.3 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. | 3.2 | |
| 63.5 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Beverages | 35.0 | |
Household Products | 22.8 | |
Food Products | 13.8 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 12.2 | |
Tobacco | 9.0 | |
Personal Care Products | 6.1 | |
Specialty Retail | 0.6 | |
Household Durables | 0.1 | |
|
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Beverages - 35.0% | | | |
Brewers - 3.5% | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A (a) | | 160,700 | 58,724,601 |
Distillers & Vintners - 3.7% | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp. Class B (non-vtg.) | | 42,600 | 2,817,138 |
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | | 131,384 | 34,233,415 |
Diageo PLC | | 532,600 | 21,811,579 |
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (a) | | 216,000 | 2,687,040 |
| | | 61,549,172 |
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages - 27.8% | | | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | 3,499,627 | 117,762,449 |
Monster Beverage Corp. | | 923,626 | 53,025,369 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | 306,904 | 54,604,360 |
Primo Water Corp. | | 305,100 | 4,655,826 |
The Coca-Cola Co. | | 3,923,618 | 234,750,065 |
| | | 464,798,069 |
TOTAL BEVERAGES | | | 585,071,842 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 12.2% | | | |
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail - 9.6% | | | |
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 389,200 | 26,228,188 |
Dollar General Corp. | | 106,600 | 14,764,100 |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | | 78,200 | 9,568,552 |
Target Corp. | | 299,800 | 37,939,690 |
Walmart, Inc. | | 444,700 | 72,312,667 |
| | | 160,813,197 |
Drug Retail - 0.2% | | | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | 99,500 | 2,518,345 |
Food Distributors - 1.9% | | | |
Performance Food Group Co. (a) | | 127,300 | 7,909,149 |
Sysco Corp. | | 235,656 | 16,413,440 |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (a) | | 188,174 | 7,607,875 |
United Natural Foods, Inc. (a)(b) | | 17,700 | 356,301 |
| | | 32,286,765 |
Food Retail - 0.5% | | | |
Albertsons Companies, Inc. | | 238,400 | 5,340,160 |
George Weston Ltd. | | 2,900 | 321,614 |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (a) | | 31,950 | 985,658 |
Kroger Co. | | 32,000 | 1,484,480 |
| | | 8,131,912 |
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES DISTRIBUTION & RETAIL | | | 203,750,219 |
Food Products - 13.8% | | | |
Agricultural Products & Services - 2.7% | | | |
Archer Daniels Midland Co. | | 190,300 | 15,090,790 |
Bunge Ltd. | | 156,293 | 17,867,416 |
Darling Ingredients, Inc. (a) | | 182,661 | 11,281,143 |
Ingredion, Inc. | | 8,500 | 874,735 |
| | | 45,114,084 |
Packaged Foods & Meats - 11.1% | | | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | 359,041 | 10,728,145 |
Freshpet, Inc. (a)(b) | | 48,900 | 3,692,439 |
General Mills, Inc. | | 174,800 | 11,826,968 |
Laird Superfood, Inc. (a) | | 220,582 | 224,994 |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | 16,500 | 1,607,265 |
Mondelez International, Inc. | | 1,183,697 | 84,350,248 |
Nomad Foods Ltd. (a) | | 1,739,259 | 31,898,010 |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (a) | | 46,600 | 1,172,456 |
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (a) | | 113,100 | 1,197,729 |
The Hershey Co. | | 5,900 | 1,267,674 |
The J.M. Smucker Co. | | 17,500 | 2,536,625 |
The Kraft Heinz Co. | | 13,900 | 459,951 |
The Real Good Food Co. LLC: | | | |
Class B (a)(c) | | 58,567 | 1 |
Class B unit (a)(d) | | 58,567 | 230,754 |
The Real Good Food Co., Inc. (a) | | 100 | 394 |
The Simply Good Foods Co. (a) | | 167,988 | 6,061,007 |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a) | | 117,308 | 5,457,168 |
Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A | | 441,666 | 23,527,548 |
| | | 186,239,376 |
TOTAL FOOD PRODUCTS | | | 231,353,460 |
Household Durables - 0.1% | | | |
Housewares & Specialties - 0.1% | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | 156,100 | 1,651,538 |
Household Products - 22.8% | | | |
Household Products - 22.8% | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | 386,300 | 28,381,461 |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | 1,256,689 | 43,167,267 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | 375,533 | 48,379,916 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | 1,545,782 | 238,575,992 |
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. | | 658,139 | 17,960,613 |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 17,800 | 1,480,426 |
The Clorox Co. | | 16,674 | 2,608,647 |
| | | 380,554,322 |
Personal Care Products - 6.1% | | | |
Personal Care Products - 6.1% | | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. (b) | | 55,500 | 2,140,080 |
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A | | 289,655 | 46,498,317 |
Herbalife Ltd. (a)(b) | | 661,050 | 9,928,971 |
Kenvue, Inc. | | 1,419,600 | 32,721,780 |
Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 4,123,300 | 11,174,143 |
| | | 102,463,291 |
Specialty Retail - 0.6% | | | |
Apparel Retail - 0.6% | | | |
Aritzia, Inc. (a) | | 523,100 | 9,601,007 |
Tobacco - 9.0% | | | |
Tobacco - 9.0% | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | 1,719,617 | 76,041,464 |
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | | 47,200 | 1,563,471 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | 757,182 | 72,734,903 |
| | | 150,339,838 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,324,630,760) | | | 1,664,785,517 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 27,520,285 | 27,525,789 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 10,292,849 | 10,293,879 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $37,819,668) | | | 37,819,668 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.9% (Cost $1,362,450,428) | 1,702,605,185 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.9)% | (31,077,021) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,671,528,164 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | 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 $230,754 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 691,618 | 161,269,669 | 134,435,498 | 119,546 | - | - | 27,525,789 | 0.1% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 36,898,404 | 111,481,147 | 138,085,672 | 70,398 | - | - | 10,293,879 | 0.0% |
Total | 37,590,022 | 272,750,816 | 272,521,170 | 189,944 | - | - | 37,819,668 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,664,785,517 | 1,641,410,466 | 23,375,050 | 1 |
|
Money Market Funds | 37,819,668 | 37,819,668 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,702,605,185 | 1,679,230,134 | 23,375,050 | 1 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $9,976,523) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,324,630,760) | $ | 1,664,785,517 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $37,819,668) | | 37,819,668 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,362,450,428) | | | $ | 1,702,605,185 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 1,163,177 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 3,327,180 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 2,789,860 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 106,846 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 6,823 |
Other receivables | | | | 303,952 |
Total assets | | | | 1,710,303,023 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 139,113 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 25,178,295 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 1,728,231 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 704,047 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | | 150,853 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 255,246 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 325,424 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 10,293,650 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 38,774,859 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,671,528,164 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 1,284,640,146 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 386,888,018 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,671,528,164 |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | | | |
Class A : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($311,362,700 ÷ 3,243,831 shares)(a) | | | $ | 95.99 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $95.99) | | | $ | 101.85 |
Class M : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($62,964,276 ÷ 664,346 shares)(a) | | | $ | 94.78 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $94.78) | | | $ | 98.22 |
Class C : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($68,402,016 ÷ 737,123 shares)(a) | | | $ | 92.80 |
Consumer Staples : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($958,756,051 ÷ 9,859,094 shares) | | | $ | 97.25 |
Class I : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($177,534,863 ÷ 1,830,968 shares) | | | $ | 96.96 |
Class Z : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($92,508,258 ÷ 955,294 shares) | | | $ | 96.84 |
(a)Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 20,997,144 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $70,398 from security lending) | | | | 189,944 |
Total Income | | | | 21,187,088 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 4,166,790 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,299,045 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees | | 920,312 | | |
Accounting fees | | 219,349 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 21,230 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 5,716 | | |
Registration fees | | 66,146 | | |
Audit | | 21,883 | | |
Legal | | 1,676 | | |
Interest | | 5,999 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 5,647 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 6,733,793 | | |
Expense reductions | | (49,279) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 6,684,514 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 14,502,574 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 50,982,844 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 9,259 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 50,992,103 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 25,706,598 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 5,261 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 25,711,859 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 76,703,962 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 91,206,536 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 14,502,574 | $ | 26,761,712 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 50,992,103 | | 509,722 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 25,711,859 | | (58,461,711) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 91,206,536 | | (31,190,277) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (12,251,803) | | (52,925,514) |
| | | | |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | | 43,759,531 | | (73,640,667) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 122,714,264 | | (157,756,458) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,548,813,900 | | 1,706,570,358 |
End of period | $ | 1,671,528,164 | $ | 1,548,813,900 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Staples Fund Class A |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 91.25 | $ | 95.55 | $ | 89.40 | $ | 79.57 | $ | 76.88 | $ | 87.07 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .79 | | 1.38 | | 1.40 | | 1.34 | | 1.40 | | 2.08 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.62 | | (2.79) | | 14.98 | | 11.24 | | 3.54 | | (2.64) |
Total from investment operations | | 5.41 | | (1.41) | | 16.38 | | 12.58 | | 4.94 | | (.56) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.65) | | (1.36) | | (1.55) | | (1.42) | | (1.35) | | (2.11) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.68) | | (1.33) | | (.90) | | (7.53) |
Total distributions | | (.67) E | | (2.89) | | (10.23) | | (2.75) | | (2.25) | | (9.63) E |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 95.99 | $ | 91.25 | $ | 95.55 | $ | 89.40 | $ | 79.57 | $ | 76.88 |
Total Return F,G,H | | 5.94% | | (1.49)% | | 18.83% | | 16.00% | | 6.17% | | (.32)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.01% K | | 1.01% | | 1.01% | | 1.04% | | 1.04% | | 1.05% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.00% K | | 1.01% | | 1.01% | | 1.04% | | 1.04% | | 1.05% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.00% K | | 1.01% | | 1.01% | | 1.03% | | 1.04% | | 1.04% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.66% K | | 1.51% | | 1.45% | | 1.57% | | 1.67% | | 2.65% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 311,363 | $ | 297,850 | $ | 293,276 | $ | 248,234 | $ | 239,067 | $ | 232,020 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 55% K | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.69 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.78%.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Staples Fund Class M |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 90.11 | $ | 94.39 | $ | 88.43 | $ | 78.74 | $ | 76.13 | $ | 86.30 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .66 | | 1.13 | | 1.13 | | 1.10 | | 1.16 | | 1.85 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.56 | | (2.76) | | 14.81 | | 11.11 | | 3.50 | | (2.61) |
Total from investment operations | | 5.22 | | (1.63) | | 15.94 | | 12.21 | | 4.66 | | (.76) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.54) | | (1.12) | | (1.30) | | (1.19) | | (1.15) | | (1.88) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.68) | | (1.33) | | (.90) | | (7.53) |
Total distributions | | (.55) | | (2.65) | | (9.98) | | (2.52) | | (2.05) | | (9.41) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 94.78 | $ | 90.11 | $ | 94.39 | $ | 88.43 | $ | 78.74 | $ | 76.13 |
Total Return E,F,G | | 5.80% | | (1.74)% | | 18.51% | | 15.69% | | 5.88% | | (.59)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.27% J | | 1.27% | | 1.28% | | 1.31% | | 1.31% | | 1.33% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.26% J | | 1.27% | | 1.28% | | 1.31% | | 1.31% | | 1.32% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.26% J | | 1.27% | | 1.28% | | 1.30% | | 1.31% | | 1.31% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.40% J | | 1.25% | | 1.18% | | 1.30% | | 1.40% | | 2.37% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 62,964 | $ | 62,870 | $ | 64,707 | $ | 56,664 | $ | 55,954 | $ | 60,069 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 55% J | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.68 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.50%.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Staples Fund Class C |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 88.22 | $ | 92.48 | $ | 86.73 | $ | 77.27 | $ | 74.79 | $ | 84.85 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .42 | | .67 | | .65 | | .68 | | .75 | | 1.46 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.47 | | (2.69) | | 14.51 | | 10.87 | | 3.44 | | (2.57) |
Total from investment operations | | 4.89 | | (2.02) | | 15.16 | | 11.55 | | 4.19 | | (1.11) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.30) | | (.71) | | (.79) | | (.80) | | (.81) | | (1.43) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.62) | | (1.30) | | (.90) | | (7.53) |
Total distributions | | (.31) | | (2.24) | | (9.41) | | (2.09) E | | (1.71) | | (8.95) E |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 92.80 | $ | 88.22 | $ | 92.48 | $ | 86.73 | $ | 77.27 | $ | 74.79 |
Total Return F,G,H | | 5.55% | | (2.23)% | | 17.92% | | 15.14% | | 5.39% | | (1.05)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.76% K | | 1.77% | | 1.77% | | 1.79% | | 1.79% | | 1.79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.75% K | | 1.76% | | 1.76% | | 1.79% | | 1.79% | | 1.79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.75% K | | 1.76% | | 1.76% | | 1.78% | | 1.79% | | 1.78% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .91% K | | .76% | | .70% | | .83% | | .92% | | 1.91% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 68,402 | $ | 78,497 | $ | 88,645 | $ | 104,955 | $ | 117,328 | $ | 150,822 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 55% K | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.67 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.04%.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HTotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Consumer Staples Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 92.43 | $ | 96.75 | $ | 90.40 | $ | 80.42 | $ | 77.63 | $ | 87.85 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .93 | | 1.66 | | 1.69 | | 1.60 | | 1.66 | | 2.34 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.69 | | (2.84) | | 15.16 | | 11.39 | | 3.59 | | (2.67) |
Total from investment operations | | 5.62 | | (1.18) | | 16.85 | | 12.99 | | 5.25 | | (.33) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.78) | | (1.61) | | (1.81) | | (1.68) | | (1.55) | | (2.36) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.68) | | (1.33) | | (.90) | | (7.53) |
Total distributions | | (.80) E | | (3.14) | | (10.50) E | | (3.01) | | (2.46) E | | (9.89) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 97.25 | $ | 92.43 | $ | 96.75 | $ | 90.40 | $ | 80.42 | $ | 77.63 |
Total Return F,G | | 6.09% | | (1.21)% | | 19.16% | | 16.34% | | 6.48% | | (.03)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .73% J | | .73% | | .73% | | .75% | | .75% | | .77% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .72% J | | .73% | | .73% | | .75% | | .75% | | .76% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .72% J | | .73% | | .73% | | .74% | | .75% | | .75% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.94% J | | 1.79% | | 1.74% | | 1.86% | | 1.96% | | 2.94% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 958,756 | $ | 862,837 | $ | 1,032,956 | $ | 770,644 | $ | 773,437 | $ | 814,350 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 55% J | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.69 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.07%.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Staples Fund Class I |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 92.16 | $ | 96.48 | $ | 90.17 | $ | 80.23 | $ | 77.45 | $ | 87.68 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .93 | | 1.65 | | 1.67 | | 1.60 | | 1.65 | | 2.33 D |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.66 | | (2.83) | | 15.13 | | 11.34 | | 3.58 | | (2.68) |
Total from investment operations | | 5.59 | | (1.18) | | 16.80 | | 12.94 | | 5.23 | | (.35) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.78) | | (1.61) | | (1.80) | | (1.67) | | (1.55) | | (2.36) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.68) | | (1.33) | | (.90) | | (7.53) |
Total distributions | | (.79) | | (3.14) | | (10.49) E | | (3.00) | | (2.45) | | (9.88) E |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 96.96 | $ | 92.16 | $ | 96.48 | $ | 90.17 | $ | 80.23 | $ | 77.45 |
Total Return F,G | | 6.09% | | (1.22)% | | 19.15% | | 16.32% | | 6.48% | | (.04)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% J | | .74% | | .74% | | .76% | | .76% | | .77% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% J | | .74% | | .74% | | .75% | | .76% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% J | | .74% | | .74% | | .75% | | .76% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.93% J | | 1.78% | | 1.72% | | 1.86% | | 1.95% | | 2.93% D |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 177,535 | $ | 158,019 | $ | 149,160 | $ | 132,898 | $ | 149,514 | $ | 159,614 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 55% J | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.69 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.06%.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Staples Fund Class Z |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 92.05 | $ | 96.36 | $ | 90.08 | $ | 80.14 | $ | 77.36 | $ | 81.61 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .99 | | 1.76 | | 1.79 | | 1.71 | | 1.78 | | .05 E |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.65 | | (2.82) | | 15.10 | | 11.35 | | 3.56 | | .33 |
Total from investment operations | | 5.64 | | (1.06) | | 16.89 | | 13.06 | | 5.34 | | .38 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.84) | | (1.73) | | (1.93) | | (1.79) | | (1.66) | | (2.23) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.01) | | (1.53) | | (8.68) | | (1.33) | | (.90) | | (2.40) |
Total distributions | | (.85) | | (3.25) F | | (10.61) | | (3.12) | | (2.56) | | (4.63) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 96.84 | $ | 92.05 | $ | 96.36 | $ | 90.08 | $ | 80.14 | $ | 77.36 |
Total Return G,H | | 6.15% | | (1.09)% | | 19.29% | | 16.49% | | 6.61% | | .79% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .61% K | | .61% | | .61% | | .62% | | .63% | | .63% K |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .60% K | | .61% | | .61% | | .62% | | .63% | | .62% K |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .60% K | | .61% | | .61% | | .62% | | .62% | | .61% K |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.06% K | | 1.91% | | 1.85% | | 1.99% | | 2.08% | | .16% E,K |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 92,508 | $ | 88,741 | $ | 77,826 | $ | 43,591 | $ | 41,629 | $ | 8,052 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 55% K | | 46% | | 61% | | 51% | | 40% | | 41% M |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.26 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.69)%.
FTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
MPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Consumer Staples Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z are Fidelity Advisor classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of eight years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a 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 a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Consumer Staples Portfolio | $297,271 |
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. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, partnerships, deferred Trustees compensation and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $395,010,200 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (62,444,955) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $332,565,245 |
Tax cost | $1,370,039,940 |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | 480,848,228 | 441,417,545 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% 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 Company LLC (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% | $387,361 | $844 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 159,788 | - |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 373,163 | 37,143 |
| | | $920,312 | $37,987 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $37,388 |
Class M | 3,111 |
Class CA | 3,557 |
| $44,056 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net AssetsA |
Class A | $294,878 | .19 |
Class M | 63,848 | .20 |
Class C | 71,668 | .19 |
Consumer Staples | 702,243 | .16 |
Class I | 148,558 | .17 |
Class Z | 17,850 | .04 |
| $1,299,045 | |
A Annualized
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | $7,358 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | Borrower | $8,979,000 | 4.81% | $5,999 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | 46,565,652 | 32,064,705 | 5,086,943 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | $1,517 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | $6,388 | $- | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, transfer agent credits reduced each class' expenses as noted in the table below.
| Expense reduction |
Class M | $215 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $49,064.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | | |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $2,177,159 | $9,061,460 |
Class M | 375,951 | 1,830,918 |
Class C | 257,667 | 2,098,957 |
Consumer Staples | 7,251,761 | 32,004,733 |
Class I | 1,445,011 | 5,160,204 |
Class Z | 744,254 | 2,769,242 |
Total | $12,251,803 | $52,925,514 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 | Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 253,656 | 565,130 | $24,005,722 | $51,861,919 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 22,261 | 95,040 | 2,104,278 | 8,776,247 |
Shares redeemed | (296,355) | (465,315) | (28,082,781) | (42,475,640) |
Net increase (decrease) | (20,438) | 194,855 | $(1,972,781) | $18,162,526 |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 16,611 | 86,908 | $1,553,212 | $7,782,299 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,001 | 19,900 | 373,605 | 1,820,900 |
Shares redeemed | (54,001) | (94,625) | (5,073,436) | (8,558,414) |
Net increase (decrease) | (33,389) | 12,183 | $(3,146,619) | $1,044,785 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 43,902 | 167,163 | $4,021,566 | $14,879,754 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,787 | 22,978 | 254,942 | 2,076,666 |
Shares redeemed | (199,316) | (258,894) | (18,276,933) | (22,861,871) |
Net increase (decrease) | (152,627) | (68,753) | $(14,000,425) | $(5,905,451) |
Consumer Staples | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,445,293 | 2,183,669 | $140,279,244 | $203,864,179 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 68,922 | 316,888 | 6,597,611 | 29,626,850 |
Shares redeemed | (990,082) | (3,842,578) | (94,674,986) | (351,826,884) |
Net increase (decrease) | 524,133 | (1,342,021) | $52,201,869 | $(118,335,855) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 435,199 | 795,767 | $41,580,466 | $73,693,384 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 14,289 | 52,268 | 1,363,914 | 4,854,356 |
Shares redeemed | (333,093) | (679,428) | (31,936,796) | (62,277,443) |
Net increase (decrease) | 116,395 | 168,607 | $11,007,584 | $16,270,297 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 340,565 | 568,677 | $32,803,320 | $52,889,407 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,981 | 27,861 | 665,326 | 2,580,426 |
Shares redeemed | (356,336) | (440,111) | (33,798,743) | (40,346,802) |
Net increase (decrease) | (8,790) | 156,427 | $(330,097) | $15,123,031 |
11. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
12. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | 1.00% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,059.40 | | $ 5.18 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.11 | | $ 5.08 |
Class M | | | | 1.26% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,058.00 | | $ 6.52 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,018.80 | | $ 6.39 |
Class C | | | | 1.75% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,055.50 | | $ 9.04 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,016.34 | | $ 8.87 |
Consumer Staples Portfolio | | | | .72% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,060.90 | | $ 3.73 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.52 | | $ 3.66 |
Class I | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,060.90 | | $ 3.78 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
Class Z | | | | .60% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,061.50 | | $ 3.11 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,022.12 | | $ 3.05 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Consumer Staples Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class without 12b-1 fees); (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. The fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of the retail class, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate 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 noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps ) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the retail class of the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the retail class of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contract). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.846045.116
SELCS-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Consumer Discretionary Sector
Automotive Portfolio
Communication Services Portfolio
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Leisure Portfolio
Retailing Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Includes Fidelity and Fidelity Advisor share classes
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Tesla, Inc. | 12.3 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. sponsored ADR | 11.7 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | 8.4 | |
General Motors Co. | 6.0 | |
Aptiv PLC | 5.8 | |
Li Auto, Inc. ADR | 5.0 | |
Ferrari NV | 4.8 | |
AutoZone, Inc. | 3.8 | |
Magna International, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | 3.8 | |
Copart, Inc. | 3.3 | |
| 64.9 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Automobiles | 52.9 | |
Automobile Components | 17.9 | |
Specialty Retail | 17.1 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | 5.0 | |
Distributors | 3.4 | |
Ground Transportation | 1.6 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 0.0 | |
|
Percentages shown as 0.0% may reflect amounts less than 0.05%.
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Automotive Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Automobile Components - 17.9% | | | |
Automotive Parts & Equipment - 17.9% | | | |
Adient PLC (a) | | 36,568 | 1,432,369 |
Aptiv PLC (a) | | 80,474 | 8,164,087 |
Autoliv, Inc. | | 43,427 | 4,238,475 |
Cie Automotive SA | | 37,526 | 1,142,612 |
Lear Corp. | | 24,863 | 3,582,510 |
Magna International, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (b) | | 89,605 | 5,270,726 |
Novem Group SA | | 117,634 | 1,273,013 |
| | | 25,103,792 |
Automobiles - 52.9% | | | |
Automobile Manufacturers - 52.9% | | | |
Ferrari NV | | 21,111 | 6,707,809 |
Ford Motor Co. | | 310,219 | 3,762,956 |
General Motors Co. | | 252,451 | 8,459,633 |
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 103,383 | 3,342,372 |
Li Auto, Inc. ADR (a) | | 169,193 | 7,046,888 |
Lucid Group, Inc. Class A (a)(b) | | 40,249 | 252,764 |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Germany) | | 23,983 | 1,754,950 |
NIO, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)(b) | | 179,749 | 1,846,022 |
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (a)(b) | | 70,115 | 1,593,714 |
Stellantis NV (b) | | 199,708 | 3,704,583 |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | 66,989 | 17,288,521 |
Toyota Motor Corp. sponsored ADR (b) | | 95,141 | 16,376,620 |
XPeng, Inc. ADR (a)(b) | | 114,450 | 2,036,066 |
| | | 74,172,898 |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 5.0% | | | |
Diversified Support Services - 5.0% | | | |
ACV Auctions, Inc. Class A (a) | | 138,692 | 2,331,413 |
Copart, Inc. | | 103,266 | 4,629,415 |
| | | 6,960,828 |
Distributors - 3.4% | | | |
Distributors - 3.4% | | | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | 8,407 | 1,292,408 |
LKQ Corp. | | 67,224 | 3,531,277 |
| | | 4,823,685 |
Ground Transportation - 1.6% | | | |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 1.6% | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 47,678 | 2,251,832 |
Specialty Retail - 17.1% | | | |
Automotive Retail - 17.1% | | | |
AutoZone, Inc. (a) | | 2,132 | 5,396,796 |
CarMax, Inc. (a)(b) | | 15,844 | 1,294,138 |
Carvana Co. Class A (a)(b) | | 21,410 | 1,077,994 |
Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | | 14,417 | 4,440,724 |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | | 12,578 | 11,819,547 |
| | | 24,029,199 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $94,964,935) | | | 137,342,234 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.0% | | | |
Electronic Components - 0.0% | | | |
CelLink Corp. Series D (a)(c)(d) (Cost $77,048) | | 3,700 | 45,621 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 9.8% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 1,559,741 | 1,560,053 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 12,245,220 | 12,246,445 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $13,806,498) | | | 13,806,498 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 107.7% (Cost $108,848,481) | 151,194,353 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (7.7)% | (10,847,190) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 140,347,163 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $45,621 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
CelLink Corp. Series D | 1/20/22 | 77,048 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 311,913 | 34,023,059 | 32,774,919 | 23,821 | - | - | 1,560,053 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 19,448,485 | 113,246,063 | 120,448,103 | 110,810 | - | - | 12,246,445 | 0.0% |
Total | 19,760,398 | 147,269,122 | 153,223,022 | 134,631 | - | - | 13,806,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 137,342,234 | 135,587,284 | 1,754,950 | - |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 45,621 | - | - | 45,621 |
|
Money Market Funds | 13,806,498 | 13,806,498 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 151,194,353 | 149,393,782 | 1,754,950 | 45,621 |
Automotive Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,721,189) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $95,041,983) | $ | 137,387,855 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $13,806,498) | | 13,806,498 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $108,848,481) | | | $ | 151,194,353 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $6) | | | | 6 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 3,949 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 2,113,428 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 144,593 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 7,943 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 295 |
Other receivables | | | | 4,177 |
Total assets | | | | 153,468,744 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 583,398 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 175,485 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 62,073 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 31,492 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 23,098 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 12,246,035 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 13,121,581 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 140,347,163 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 112,996,728 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 27,350,435 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 140,347,163 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($140,347,163 ÷ 2,667,850 shares) | | | $ | 52.61 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 1,152,324 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $110,810 from security lending) | | | | 134,631 |
Total Income | | | | 1,286,955 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 300,772 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 147,385 | | |
Accounting fees | | 20,323 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 10,068 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 426 | | |
Registration fees | | 18,309 | | |
Audit | | 18,304 | | |
Legal | | 493 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 262 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 516,342 | | |
Expense reductions | | (3,341) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 513,001 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 773,954 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (1,290,351) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 8,341 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (1,282,010) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 14,343,150 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 320 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 14,343,470 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 13,061,460 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 13,835,414 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 773,954 | $ | 848,956 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (1,282,010) | | (14,147,544) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 14,343,470 | | (16,316,208) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 13,835,414 | | (29,614,796) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (34,773) | | (2,701,513) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 52,883,591 | | 45,458,045 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 31,867 | | 2,537,929 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (32,848,107) | | (74,376,081) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 20,067,351 | | (26,380,107) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 33,867,992 | | (58,696,416) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 106,479,171 | | 165,175,587 |
End of period | $ | 140,347,163 | $ | 106,479,171 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,028,418 | | 949,641 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 697 | | 51,998 |
Redeemed | | (676,343) | | (1,606,800) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 352,772 | | (605,161) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 45.99 | $ | 56.56 | $ | 54.21 | $ | 34.91 | $ | 33.29 | $ | 37.52 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .33 | | .34 D | | .23 E | | .05 F | | .46 G | | .36 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 6.31 | | (9.86) | | 3.82 | | 23.73 | | 2.67 H | | (2.15) |
Total from investment operations | | 6.64 | | (9.52) | | 4.05 | | 23.78 | | 3.13 | | (1.79) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.02) | | (.28) | | (.29) | | (.01) | | (.49) I | | (.38) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | (.77) | | (1.40) | | (4.47) | | (1.02) I | | (2.06) |
Total distributions | | (.02) | | (1.05) | | (1.70) J | | (4.48) | | (1.51) | | (2.44) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 52.61 | $ | 45.99 | $ | 56.56 | $ | 54.21 | $ | 34.91 | $ | 33.29 |
Total Return K,L | | 14.43% | | (16.92)% | | 7.20% | | 78.19% | | 9.14% H | | (4.66)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,M,N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .90% O | | .89% | | .80% | | .88% | | 1.00% | | .97% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .89% O | | .88% | | .80% | | .88% | | 1.00% | | .97% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .89% O | | .88% | | .80% | | .87% | | .99% | | .97% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.35% O | | .73% D | | .37% E | | .10% F | | 1.33% G | | 1.04% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 140,347 | $ | 106,479 | $ | 165,176 | $ | 198,225 | $ | 36,480 | $ | 40,781 |
Portfolio turnover rate P | | 53% O | | 54% | | 69% | | 56% | | 45% | | 31% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .54%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .20%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.14 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.21)%.
GNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.07%.
HNet realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 8.58%.
IThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
JTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
KTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
LTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
MFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
NExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
OAnnualized.
PAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A | 21.4 | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A | 20.1 | |
Netflix, Inc. | 6.9 | |
AT&T, Inc. | 4.8 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp. Class A | 4.7 | |
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A | 4.4 | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | 4.3 | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2 | |
Comcast Corp. Class A | 3.3 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 2.9 | |
| 77.0 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Interactive Media & Services | 47.3 | |
Entertainment | 18.9 | |
Media | 12.9 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 7.2 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 4.3 | |
Broadline Retail | 4.2 | |
Ground Transportation | 2.9 | |
IT Services | 1.2 | |
|
Communication Services Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Broadline Retail - 4.2% | | | |
Broadline Retail - 4.2% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | 350,200 | 48,331,102 |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 7.2% | | | |
Alternative Carriers - 2.4% | | | |
EchoStar Holding Corp. Class A (a) | | 1,700 | 29,546 |
Liberty Global PLC Class C (a) | | 616,800 | 12,237,312 |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class C (a) | | 1,724,986 | 15,455,875 |
| | | 27,722,733 |
Integrated Telecommunication Services - 4.8% | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | 3,680,200 | 54,430,158 |
TOTAL DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | | | 82,152,891 |
Entertainment - 18.9% | | | |
Interactive Home Entertainment - 3.4% | | | |
Roblox Corp. (a) | | 126,600 | 3,581,514 |
Sea Ltd. ADR (a) | | 299,500 | 11,270,185 |
Skillz, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,330 | 10,893 |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a) | | 165,600 | 23,548,320 |
| | | 38,410,912 |
Movies & Entertainment - 15.5% | | | |
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. | | 8,052 | 296,636 |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 395,200 | 6,433,856 |
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (b) | | 182,900 | 4,003,681 |
Liberty Media Corp. Liberty Formula One Class A | | 299,062 | 18,138,110 |
Liberty Media Corp. Liberty Live Class A | | 12,132 | 404,117 |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.: | | | |
Class A (a)(b) | | 34,500 | 273,240 |
Class B (a) | | 618,134 | 4,605,098 |
Marcus Corp. (b) | | 324,400 | 4,927,636 |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | 181,000 | 78,496,080 |
The Walt Disney Co. (a) | | 398,871 | 33,377,525 |
Warner Music Group Corp. Class A | | 298,800 | 9,950,040 |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A (b) | | 168,600 | 16,278,330 |
| | | 177,184,349 |
TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT | | | 215,595,261 |
Ground Transportation - 2.9% | | | |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 2.9% | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 710,700 | 33,566,361 |
Interactive Media & Services - 47.1% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 47.1% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | | 1,689,100 | 230,004,747 |
Angi, Inc. (a)(b) | | 2,373,500 | 5,838,810 |
Match Group, Inc. (a) | | 364,270 | 17,073,335 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a) | | 827,000 | 244,701,029 |
Pinterest, Inc. Class A (a) | | 598,700 | 16,458,263 |
Snap, Inc. Class A (a) | | 2,313,600 | 23,945,760 |
| | | 538,021,944 |
IT Services - 1.2% | | | |
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 1.2% | | | |
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a) | | 201,600 | 13,404,384 |
X Holdings Corp. Class A (c) | | 17,240 | 664,947 |
| | | 14,069,331 |
Media - 12.9% | | | |
Advertising - 0.1% | | | |
S4 Capital PLC (a) | | 929,800 | 1,168,448 |
Cable & Satellite - 12.8% | | | |
Altice U.S.A., Inc. Class A (a)(b) | | 1,618,900 | 4,970,023 |
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 115,000 | 50,383,800 |
Comcast Corp. Class A | | 810,500 | 37,898,980 |
DISH Network Corp. Class A (a)(b) | | 44,539 | 267,234 |
Liberty Broadband Corp. Class A (a) | | 567,823 | 53,170,946 |
| | | 146,690,983 |
TOTAL MEDIA | | | 147,859,431 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 4.3% | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 4.3% | | | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a) | | 360,050 | 49,056,813 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $839,716,505) | | | 1,128,653,134 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2% | | | |
Reddit, Inc. Series F (a)(c)(d) (Cost $3,584,075) | | 58,000 | 2,073,500 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 3.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 16,014,612 | 16,017,815 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 28,611,733 | 28,614,594 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $44,632,409) | | | 44,632,409 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.8% (Cost $887,932,989) | 1,175,359,043 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.8)% | (31,568,721) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,143,790,322 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $2,073,500 or 0.2% of net assets. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Reddit, Inc. Series F | 8/11/21 | 3,584,075 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 10,672,051 | 201,657,544 | 196,311,780 | 322,470 | - | - | 16,017,815 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 29,126,676 | 134,435,295 | 134,947,377 | 14,855 | - | - | 28,614,594 | 0.1% |
Total | 39,798,727 | 336,092,839 | 331,259,157 | 337,325 | - | - | 44,632,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,128,653,134 | 1,127,988,187 | - | 664,947 |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 2,073,500 | - | - | 2,073,500 |
|
Money Market Funds | 44,632,409 | 44,632,409 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,175,359,043 | 1,172,620,596 | - | 2,738,447 |
Communication Services Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $25,389,579) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $843,300,580) | $ | 1,130,726,634 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $44,632,409) | | 44,632,409 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $887,932,989) | | | $ | 1,175,359,043 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 7,970,611 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 2,013,678 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 71,135 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 65,820 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,633 |
Other receivables | | | | 5,943 |
Total assets | | | | 1,185,488,863 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 11,572,424 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 788,669 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 483,833 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | | 19,445 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 195,131 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 25,339 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 28,613,700 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 41,698,541 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,143,790,322 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 897,348,061 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 246,442,261 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,143,790,322 |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | | | |
Class A : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($40,050,936 ÷ 505,294 shares)(a) | | | $ | 79.26 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $79.26) | | | $ | 84.10 |
Class M : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($7,128,691 ÷ 90,762 shares)(a) | | | $ | 78.54 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $78.54) | | | $ | 81.39 |
Class C : | | | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($10,392,170 ÷ 135,204 shares)(a) | | | $ | 76.86 |
Communication Services : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,037,563,884 ÷ 12,934,411 shares) | | | $ | 80.22 |
Class I : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($26,063,536 ÷ 324,939 shares) | | | $ | 80.21 |
Class Z : | | | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($22,591,105 ÷ 280,145 shares) | | | $ | 80.64 |
(a)Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 766,613 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $14,855 from security lending) | | | | 337,325 |
Total Income | | | | 1,103,938 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 2,467,826 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 934,719 | | |
Distribution and service plan fees | | 97,228 | | |
Accounting fees | | 141,551 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,754 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 3,173 | | |
Registration fees | | 67,810 | | |
Audit | | 22,301 | | |
Legal | | 953 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,637 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 3,745,952 | | |
Expense reductions | | (27,851) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 3,718,101 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | (2,614,163) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 7,112,000 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (475) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 7,111,525 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 214,898,081 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 169 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 214,898,250 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 222,009,775 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 219,395,612 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (2,614,163) | $ | (3,828,083) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 7,111,525 | | (27,566,910) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 214,898,250 | | (178,867,990) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 219,395,612 | | (210,262,983) |
| | | | |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | | 163,146,697 | | (73,791,815) |
| | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 382,542,309 | | (284,054,798) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 761,248,013 | | 1,045,302,811 |
End of period | $ | 1,143,790,322 | $ | 761,248,013 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor® Communication Services Fund Class A |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 62.24 | $ | 78.37 | $ | 87.31 | $ | 60.63 | $ | 74.85 | $ | 78.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.30) | | (.48) | | (.60) | | (.59) | | (.30) | | (.12) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 17.32 | | (15.65) | | (3.18) | | 30.37 | | 8.77 | | 2.68 |
Total from investment operations | | 17.02 | | (16.13) | | (3.78) | | 29.78 | | 8.47 | | 2.56 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.14) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.16) | | (3.10) | | (22.69) | | (5.77) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (5.16) | | (3.10) | | (22.69) | | (5.91) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 79.26 | $ | 62.24 | $ | 78.37 | $ | 87.31 | $ | 60.63 | $ | 74.85 |
Total Return E,F,G | | 27.35% | | (20.58)% | | (5.05)% | | 50.81% | | 11.90% | | 3.83% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.06% J | | 1.07% | | 1.03% | | 1.08% | | 1.07% | | 1.13% J |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.05% J | | 1.07% | | 1.03% | | 1.08% | | 1.07% | | 1.12% J |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.05% J | | 1.07% | | 1.03% | | 1.07% | | 1.06% | | 1.11% J |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.82)% J | | (.74)% | | (.65)% | | (.81)% | | (.47)% | | (.68)% J |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 40,051 | $ | 24,285 | $ | 33,679 | $ | 22,962 | $ | 9,947 | $ | 715 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 42% J | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period November 30, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Communication Services Fund Class M |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 61.75 | $ | 77.94 | $ | 86.94 | $ | 60.52 | $ | 74.82 | $ | 78.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.38) | | (.63) | | (.82) | | (.77) | | (.48) | | (.16) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 17.17 | | (15.56) | | (3.15) | | 30.29 | | 8.75 | | 2.67 |
Total from investment operations | | 16.79 | | (16.19) | | (3.97) | | 29.52 | | 8.27 | | 2.51 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.12) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.03) | | (3.10) | | (22.57) | | (5.77) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (5.03) | | (3.10) | | (22.57) | | (5.89) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 78.54 | $ | 61.75 | $ | 77.94 | $ | 86.94 | $ | 60.52 | $ | 74.82 |
Total Return E,F,G | | 27.19% | | (20.77)% | | (5.28)% | | 50.47% | | 11.58% | | 3.76% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.30% J | | 1.31% | | 1.27% | | 1.32% | | 1.35% | | 1.36% J |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.30% J | | 1.31% | | 1.27% | | 1.32% | | 1.35% | | 1.35% J |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.30% J | | 1.31% | | 1.27% | | 1.32% | | 1.34% | | 1.34% J |
Net investment income (loss) | | (1.06)% J | | (.98)% | | (.88)% | | (1.06)% | | (.75)% | | (.90)% J |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 7,129 | $ | 3,499 | $ | 5,817 | $ | 5,386 | $ | 2,264 | $ | 485 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 42% J | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period November 30, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GTotal returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Communication Services Fund Class C |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 60.57 | $ | 76.81 | $ | 86.05 | $ | 60.20 | $ | 74.76 | $ | 78.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.53) | | (.90) | | (1.27) | | (1.12) | | (.81) | | (.25) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 16.82 | | (15.34) | | (3.07) | | 30.07 | | 8.74 | | 2.67 |
Total from investment operations | | 16.29 | | (16.24) | | (4.34) | | 28.95 | | 7.93 | | 2.42 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (4.90) | | (3.10) | | (22.49) | | (5.77) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (4.90) | | (3.10) | | (22.49) | | (5.86) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 76.86 | $ | 60.57 | $ | 76.81 | $ | 86.05 | $ | 60.20 | $ | 74.76 |
Total Return E,F,G | | 26.89% | | (21.14)% | | (5.76)% | | 49.77% | | 11.01% | | 3.63% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | 1.77% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.80% | | 1.86% | | 1.87% J |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | 1.76% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.80% | | 1.86% | | 1.85% J |
Expenses net of all reductions | | 1.76% J | | 1.78% | | 1.78% | | 1.79% | | 1.85% | | 1.84% J |
Net investment income (loss) | | (1.53)% J | | (1.45)% | | (1.39)% | | (1.53)% | | (1.26)% | | (1.37)% J |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 10,392 | $ | 7,478 | $ | 8,938 | $ | 6,856 | $ | 1,982 | $ | 377 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 42% J | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period November 30, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Communication Services Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 62.90 | $ | 78.98 | $ | 87.88 | $ | 60.82 | $ | 74.88 | $ | 79.70 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | (.19) | | (.30) | | (.34) | | (.36) | | (.12) | | .13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 17.51 | | (15.78) | | (3.22) | | 30.52 | | 8.79 | | 5.31 |
Total from investment operations | | 17.32 | | (16.08) | | (3.56) | | 30.16 | | 8.67 | | 5.44 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.20) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.34) | | (3.10) | | (22.73) | | (10.06) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (5.34) | | (3.10) | | (22.73) | | (10.26) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 80.22 | $ | 62.90 | $ | 78.98 | $ | 87.88 | $ | 60.82 | $ | 74.88 |
Total Return D,E | | 27.54% | | (20.36)% | | (4.79)% | | 51.29% | | 12.22% | | 8.12% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,F,G | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% H | | .80% | | .75% | | .77% | | .78% | | .82% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .77% H | | .79% | | .74% | | .77% | | .78% | | .81% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .77% H | | .79% | | .74% | | .76% | | .77% | | .80% |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.53)% H | | (.47)% | | (.36)% | | (.51)% | | (.18)% | | .17% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 1,037,564 | $ | 710,710 | $ | 958,304 | $ | 859,871 | $ | 577,157 | $ | 562,422 |
Portfolio turnover rate I | | 42% H | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
GExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
HAnnualized.
IAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Communication Services Fund Class I |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 62.89 | $ | 78.93 | $ | 87.86 | $ | 60.80 | $ | 74.89 | $ | 78.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.19) | | (.28) | | (.34) | | (.39) | | (.11) | | (.06) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 17.51 | | (15.76) | | (3.22) | | 30.55 | | 8.78 | | 2.67 |
Total from investment operations | | 17.32 | | (16.04) | | (3.56) | | 30.16 | | 8.67 | | 2.61 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.15) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.37) | | (3.10) | | (22.76) | | (5.77) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (5.37) | | (3.10) | | (22.76) | | (5.92) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 80.21 | $ | 62.89 | $ | 78.93 | $ | 87.86 | $ | 60.80 | $ | 74.89 |
Total Return E,F | | 27.54% | | (20.32)% | | (4.79)% | | 51.31% | | 12.22% | | 3.91% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .75% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .77% | | .70% I |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .74% I | | .75% | | .75% | | .77% | | .77% | | .69% I |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .74% I | | .75% | | .75% | | .77% | | .76% | | .68% I |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.51)% I | | (.43)% | | (.37)% | | (.51)% | | (.17)% | | (.30)% I |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 26,064 | $ | 11,961 | $ | 32,089 | $ | 26,521 | $ | 2,493 | $ | 452 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 42% I | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period November 30, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Fidelity Advisor® Communication Services Fund Class Z |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 63.18 | $ | 79.20 | $ | 88.04 | $ | 60.85 | $ | 74.89 | $ | 78.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | (.14) | | (.19) | | (.22) | | (.28) | | (.03) | | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 17.60 | | (15.83) | | (3.23) | | 30.57 | | 8.80 | | 2.65 |
Total from investment operations | | 17.46 | | (16.02) | | (3.45) | | 30.29 | | 8.77 | | 2.62 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.39) | | (3.10) | | (22.81) | | (5.77) |
Total distributions | | - | | - | | (5.39) | | (3.10) | | (22.81) | | (5.93) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 80.64 | $ | 63.18 | $ | 79.20 | $ | 88.04 | $ | 60.85 | $ | 74.89 |
Total Return E,F | | 27.64% | | (20.23)% | | (4.65)% | | 51.48% | | 12.38% | | 3.92% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .62% I | | .62% | | .62% | | .64% | | .65% | | .64% I |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .61% I | | .62% | | .61% | | .64% | | .65% | | .62% I |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .61% I | | .62% | | .61% | | .63% | | .64% | | .61% I |
Net investment income (loss) | | (.38)% I | | (.29)% | | (.23)% | | (.38)% | | (.05)% | | (.16)% I |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 22,591 | $ | 3,314 | $ | 6,477 | $ | 3,817 | $ | 1,833 | $ | 529 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 42% I | | 45% | | 57% | | 63% | | 73% | | 107% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BFor the period November 30, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) through February 28, 2019.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
�� |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 17.7 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 14.9 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | 4.9 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | 4.0 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | 3.4 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | 2.9 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. | 2.7 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | 2.6 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | 2.6 | |
NVR, Inc. | 2.6 | |
| 58.3 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Specialty Retail | 36.2 | |
Building Products | 23.2 | |
Household Durables | 13.9 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) | 11.1 | |
Construction & Engineering | 8.8 | |
Construction Materials | 4.2 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | 0.6 | |
Chemicals | 0.5 | |
Ground Transportation | 0.3 | |
Electrical Equipment | 0.3 | |
|
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.1% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Building Products - 23.2% | | | |
Building Products - 23.2% | | | |
AAON, Inc. | | 45,900 | 2,894,454 |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | 76,250 | 3,847,575 |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | 74,200 | 5,682,978 |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | | 119,965 | 17,399,724 |
Carlisle Companies, Inc. | | 53,830 | 14,158,367 |
Carrier Global Corp. | | 292,110 | 16,781,720 |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. | | 98,950 | 6,829,529 |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | 531,981 | 31,418,798 |
MasterBrand, Inc. | | 245,350 | 3,142,934 |
Simpson Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 52,730 | 8,424,145 |
The AZEK Co., Inc. (a) | | 190,760 | 6,487,748 |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 124,750 | 25,606,185 |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | 57,456 | 5,995,534 |
| | | 148,669,691 |
Chemicals - 0.5% | | | |
Specialty Chemicals - 0.5% | | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | 8,500 | 1,204,960 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 6,420 | 1,744,442 |
| | | 2,949,402 |
Construction & Engineering - 8.8% | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 8.8% | | | |
AECOM | | 139,760 | 12,263,940 |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | 55,020 | 12,338,235 |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | 92,858 | 3,834,107 |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | 57,299 | 12,025,341 |
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings (a) | | 381,850 | 15,663,487 |
| | | 56,125,110 |
Construction Materials - 4.2% | | | |
Construction Materials - 4.2% | | | |
CRH PLC sponsored ADR | | 50,200 | 2,890,014 |
Summit Materials, Inc. | | 60,788 | 2,274,079 |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 98,956 | 21,597,147 |
| | | 26,761,240 |
Electrical Equipment - 0.3% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 0.3% | | | |
Generac Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 14,600 | 1,734,626 |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 11.1% | | | |
Multi-Family Residential REITs - 6.7% | | | |
Elme Communities (SBI) | | 623,270 | 9,585,893 |
Equity Residential (SBI) | | 104,790 | 6,793,536 |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | 63,620 | 15,166,372 |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | 78,950 | 11,465,909 |
| | | 43,011,710 |
Single-Family Residential REITs - 4.4% | | | |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | | 143,400 | 9,602,064 |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | 548,030 | 18,682,343 |
| | | 28,284,407 |
TOTAL EQUITY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITS) | | | 71,296,117 |
Ground Transportation - 0.3% | | | |
Cargo Ground Transportation - 0.3% | | | |
U-Haul Holding Co. (non-vtg.) | | 34,100 | 1,815,484 |
Household Durables - 13.9% | | | |
Home Furnishings - 1.7% | | | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | 233,710 | 10,918,931 |
Homebuilding - 12.0% | | | |
Blu Investments LLC (a)(b)(c) | | 11,990,913 | 3,717 |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | 52,486 | 6,246,884 |
KB Home | | 182,690 | 9,280,652 |
Lennar Corp. Class A | | 26,310 | 3,133,258 |
M/I Homes, Inc. (a) | | 36,670 | 3,600,261 |
NVR, Inc. (a) | | 2,594 | 16,542,794 |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | 202,215 | 16,593,763 |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | 147,390 | 12,075,663 |
TopBuild Corp. (a) | | 30,800 | 8,934,464 |
| | | 76,411,456 |
Household Appliances - 0.2% | | | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | 10,790 | 1,510,168 |
TOTAL HOUSEHOLD DURABLES | | | 88,840,555 |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.6% | | | |
Diversified Real Estate Activities - 0.2% | | | |
The RMR Group, Inc. | | 47,260 | 1,194,733 |
Real Estate Services - 0.4% | | | |
Cushman & Wakefield PLC (a) | | 288,785 | 2,653,934 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT | | | 3,848,667 |
Specialty Retail - 36.2% | | | |
Home Improvement Retail - 35.2% | | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Class A (a)(d) | | 165,820 | 16,532,254 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | 413,175 | 95,228,574 |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 342,860 | 113,246,653 |
| | | 225,007,481 |
Homefurnishing Retail - 1.0% | | | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (d) | | 44,720 | 6,314,464 |
TOTAL SPECIALTY RETAIL | | | 231,321,945 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $408,248,227) | | | 633,362,837 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (e) | | 5,945,421 | 5,946,610 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (e)(f) | | 10,879,987 | 10,881,075 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $16,827,685) | | | 16,827,685 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.7% (Cost $425,075,912) | 650,190,522 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.7)% | (10,844,497) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 639,346,025 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $3,717 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(d) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(e) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(f) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
Blu Investments LLC | 5/21/20 | 20,739 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 3,549,508 | 73,075,161 | 70,678,059 | 95,650 | - | - | 5,946,610 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 25,266,725 | 62,315,576 | 76,701,226 | 8,834 | - | - | 10,881,075 | 0.0% |
Total | 28,816,233 | 135,390,737 | 147,379,285 | 104,484 | - | - | 16,827,685 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 633,362,837 | 633,359,120 | - | 3,717 |
|
Money Market Funds | 16,827,685 | 16,827,685 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 650,190,522 | 650,186,805 | - | 3,717 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $10,538,920) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $408,248,227) | $ | 633,362,837 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $16,827,685) | | 16,827,685 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $425,075,912) | | | $ | 650,190,522 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 2,814,748 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 992,522 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,009,112 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 23,696 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 1,527 |
Other receivables | | | | 928 |
Total assets | | | | 655,033,055 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 25,708 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 4,077,136 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 294,889 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 274,376 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 112,117 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 21,729 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 10,881,075 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 15,687,030 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 639,346,025 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 419,459,374 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 219,886,651 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 639,346,025 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($639,346,025 ÷ 6,366,015 shares) | | | $ | 100.43 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 5,512,650 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $8,834 from security lending) | | | | 104,484 |
Total Income | | | | 5,617,134 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,416,704 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 517,909 | | |
Accounting fees | | 93,178 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,155 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,945 | | |
Registration fees | | 30,829 | | |
Audit | | 18,105 | | |
Legal | | 300 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,545 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,087,670 | | |
Expense reductions | | (15,886) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,071,784 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 3,545,350 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 7,512,293 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 7,512,293 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | | | | 57,540,180 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 65,052,473 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 68,597,823 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,545,350 | $ | 4,652,110 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 7,512,293 | | (12,450,749) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 57,540,180 | | (9,276,236) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 68,597,823 | | (17,074,875) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (3,697,710) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 151,454,289 | | 79,113,675 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 3,425,079 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (79,403,008) | | (276,407,546) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 72,051,281 | | (193,868,792) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 140,649,104 | | (214,641,377) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 498,696,921 | | 713,338,298 |
End of period | $ | 639,346,025 | $ | 498,696,921 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,596,537 | | 926,693 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 40,601 |
Redeemed | | (866,936) | | (3,274,232) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 729,601 | | (2,306,938) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Construction and Housing Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 88.48 | $ | 89.80 | $ | 77.53 | $ | 58.56 | $ | 54.22 | $ | 59.88 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .61 | | .76 | | .57 | | .59 | | .53 | | .49 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 11.34 | | (1.42) | | 17.59 | | 21.82 | | 8.71 | | 1.32 |
Total from investment operations | | 11.95 | | (.66) | | 18.16 | | 22.41 | | 9.24 | | 1.81 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.66) | | (.53) | | (.61) | | (.60) | | (.55) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (5.36) | | (2.83) | | (4.31) | | (6.92) |
Total distributions | | - | | (.66) | | (5.89) | | (3.44) | | (4.90) D | | (7.47) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 100.43 | $ | 88.48 | $ | 89.80 | $ | 77.53 | $ | 58.56 | $ | 54.22 |
Total Return E,F | | 13.51% | | (.70)% | | 22.95% | | 41.70% | | 17.10% | | 4.03% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% I | | .77% | | .75% | | .78% | | .79% | | .80% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .77% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% | | .79% | | .80% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .77% I | | .76% | | .75% | | .77% | | .79% | | .79% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.31% I | | .90% | | .60% | | .94% | | .88% | | .86% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 639,346 | $ | 498,697 | $ | 713,338 | $ | 343,461 | $ | 318,905 | $ | 225,255 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 20% I | | 20% | | 70% | | 93% | | 161% | | 90% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Amazon.com, Inc. | 24.1 | |
Tesla, Inc. | 14.2 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 4.9 | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 4.9 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 4.4 | |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | 3.0 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 2.8 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 2.7 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | 2.4 | |
Aptiv PLC | 2.3 | |
| 65.7 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Broadline Retail | 24.8 | |
Specialty Retail | 21.0 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 18.6 | |
Automobiles | 14.4 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 9.7 | |
Household Durables | 3.8 | |
Automobile Components | 3.7 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 3.0 | |
Building Products | 0.6 | |
|
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Automobile Components - 3.7% | | | |
Automotive Parts & Equipment - 3.7% | | | |
Adient PLC (a) | | 94,800 | 3,713,316 |
Aptiv PLC (a) | | 111,300 | 11,291,385 |
Magna International, Inc. Class A (b) | | 56,270 | 3,309,801 |
| | | 18,314,502 |
Automobiles - 14.4% | | | |
Automobile Manufacturers - 14.4% | | | |
General Motors Co. | | 31,600 | 1,058,916 |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | 272,851 | 70,417,386 |
| | | 71,476,302 |
Broadline Retail - 24.8% | | | |
Broadline Retail - 24.8% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | 863,505 | 119,172,328 |
eBay, Inc. | | 15,456 | 692,120 |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 35,382 | 2,727,245 |
| | | 122,591,693 |
Building Products - 0.6% | | | |
Building Products - 0.6% | | | |
The AZEK Co., Inc. (a) | | 88,246 | 3,001,246 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 3.0% | | | |
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail - 1.9% | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | | 68,050 | 8,326,598 |
Target Corp. | | 9,335 | 1,181,344 |
| | | 9,507,942 |
Food Distributors - 1.1% | | | |
Performance Food Group Co. (a) | | 83,278 | 5,174,062 |
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES DISTRIBUTION & RETAIL | | | 14,682,004 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 18.6% | | | |
Casinos & Gaming - 2.7% | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | 53,778 | 2,971,772 |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | 38,142 | 4,778,430 |
Penn Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | 139,304 | 3,300,112 |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. | | 57,400 | 2,521,582 |
| | | 13,571,896 |
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 7.7% | | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 3,847 | 11,945,050 |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | 94,591 | 14,060,952 |
Marriott International, Inc. Class A | | 43,999 | 8,954,236 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a) | | 33,250 | 3,289,755 |
| | | 38,249,993 |
Leisure Facilities - 0.3% | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc. (a) | | 20,323 | 1,235,638 |
Restaurants - 7.9% | | | |
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. | | 66,054 | 2,455,888 |
Brinker International, Inc. (a) | | 27,030 | 884,692 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | | 3,355 | 6,463,877 |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | | 22,974 | 8,900,128 |
Dutch Bros, Inc. (a)(b) | | 19,871 | 588,380 |
McDonald's Corp. | | 47,115 | 13,246,382 |
Starbucks Corp. | | 64,920 | 6,325,805 |
| | | 38,865,152 |
TOTAL HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE | | | 91,922,679 |
Household Durables - 3.8% | | | |
Home Furnishings - 1.9% | | | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | 198,317 | 9,265,370 |
Homebuilding - 1.9% | | | |
KB Home | | 77,070 | 3,915,156 |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | 69,090 | 5,669,525 |
| | | 9,584,681 |
TOTAL HOUSEHOLD DURABLES | | | 18,850,051 |
Specialty Retail - 21.0% | | | |
Apparel Retail - 5.5% | | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc. (a) | | 28,417 | 4,610,942 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | | 233,837 | 21,625,246 |
Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | | 48,239 | 925,224 |
| | | 27,161,412 |
Automotive Retail - 0.6% | | | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | | 3,480 | 3,270,156 |
Home Improvement Retail - 11.4% | | | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Class A (a)(b) | | 81,667 | 8,142,200 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | 104,631 | 24,115,353 |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 72,951 | 24,095,715 |
| | | 56,353,268 |
Homefurnishing Retail - 0.8% | | | |
Wayfair LLC Class A (a) | | 7,755 | 535,948 |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (b) | | 22,910 | 3,234,892 |
| | | 3,770,840 |
Other Specialty Retail - 2.7% | | | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | 14,400 | 785,808 |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | 39,688 | 1,463,297 |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. | | 85,827 | 9,985,113 |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 97,600 | 991,616 |
| | | 13,225,834 |
TOTAL SPECIALTY RETAIL | | | 103,781,510 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 9.7% | | | |
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods - 4.6% | | | |
Levi Strauss & Co. Class A (b) | | 104,700 | 1,441,719 |
lululemon athletica, Inc. (a) | | 20,730 | 7,903,520 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | 2,233 | 1,888,353 |
PVH Corp. | | 66,888 | 5,591,837 |
Tapestry, Inc. | | 172,778 | 5,756,963 |
| | | 22,582,392 |
Footwear - 5.1% | | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a) | | 15,027 | 7,950,635 |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | | 146,852 | 14,936,317 |
On Holding AG (a) | | 30,193 | 870,464 |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (a) | | 23,200 | 1,167,192 |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | 56,590 | 457,247 |
| | | 25,381,855 |
TOTAL TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS | | | 47,964,247 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $307,115,260) | | | 492,584,234 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 1,343,866 | 1,344,135 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 12,069,962 | 12,071,169 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $13,415,304) | | | 13,415,304 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.3% (Cost $320,530,564) | 505,999,538 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.3)% | (11,146,289) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 494,853,249 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 1,290,832 | 38,891,518 | 38,838,215 | 54,422 | - | - | 1,344,135 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 16,277,814 | 85,690,206 | 89,896,851 | 40,980 | - | - | 12,071,169 | 0.0% |
Total | 17,568,646 | 124,581,724 | 128,735,066 | 95,402 | - | - | 13,415,304 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 492,584,234 | 490,695,881 | 1,888,353 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 13,415,304 | 13,415,304 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 505,999,538 | 504,111,185 | 1,888,353 | - |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $11,678,544) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $307,115,260) | $ | 492,584,234 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $13,415,304) | | 13,415,304 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $320,530,564) | | | $ | 505,999,538 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $1) | | | | 1 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 6,279,099 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 204,407 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 332,527 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 14,575 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,304 |
Other receivables | | | | 16,254 |
Total assets | | | | 512,848,705 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 21,965 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 5,113,742 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 477,204 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 213,955 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 79,995 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 21,715 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 12,066,880 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 17,995,456 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 494,853,249 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 303,854,837 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 190,998,412 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 494,853,249 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($494,853,249 ÷ 9,042,606 shares) | | | $ | 54.72 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 1,815,326 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $40,980 from security lending) | | | | 95,402 |
Total Income | | | | 1,910,728 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,175,611 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 376,423 | | |
Accounting fees | | 79,430 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,328 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,561 | | |
Registration fees | | 24,971 | | |
Audit | | 18,213 | | |
Legal | | 882 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,381 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,685,800 | | |
Expense reductions | | (13,524) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,672,276 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 238,452 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 8,771,553 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (981) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 8,770,572 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 59,096,515 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 220 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 59,096,735 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 67,867,307 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 68,105,759 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 238,452 | $ | 95,341 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 8,770,572 | | 14,823,468 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 59,096,735 | | (78,175,485) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 68,105,759 | | (63,256,676) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (5,732,885) | | (36,965,013) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 66,166,471 | | 214,276,530 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 5,368,498 | | 34,220,095 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (63,845,941) | | (142,158,153) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 7,689,028 | | 106,338,472 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 70,061,902 | | 6,116,783 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 424,791,347 | | 418,674,564 |
End of period | $ | 494,853,249 | $ | 424,791,347 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,271,538 | | 4,618,411 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 112,618 | | 617,903 |
Redeemed | | (1,277,925) | | (2,921,858) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 106,231 | | 2,314,456 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 47.54 | $ | 63.23 | $ | 68.01 | $ | 45.58 | $ | 44.31 | $ | 43.65 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .03 | | .01 | | (.16) | | (.03) | | .11 | | .12 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 7.80 | | (9.85) | | 1.92 | | 23.23 | | 2.26 | | 1.87 |
Total from investment operations | | 7.83 | | (9.84) | | 1.76 | | 23.20 | | 2.37 | | 1.99 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.02) | | - | | - | | (.11) | | (.15) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.65) | | (5.83) | | (6.54) | | (.77) | | (.99) | | (1.18) |
Total distributions | | (.65) | | (5.85) | | (6.54) | | (.77) | | (1.10) | | (1.33) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 54.72 | $ | 47.54 | $ | 63.23 | $ | 68.01 | $ | 45.58 | $ | 44.31 |
Total Return D,E | | 16.67% | | (16.87)% | | 1.88% | | 50.96% | | 5.30% | | 4.81% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,F,G | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .75% H | | .76% | | .73% | | .76% | | .76% | | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .75% H | | .76% | | .73% | | .76% | | .76% | | .77% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .75% H | | .76% | | .73% | | .75% | | .76% | | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .11% H | | .02% | | (.22)% | | (.06)% | | .23% | | .27% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 494,853 | $ | 424,791 | $ | 418,675 | $ | 583,938 | $ | 402,403 | $ | 433,188 |
Portfolio turnover rate I | | 37% H | | 46% | | 38% | | 55% | | 41% J | | 46% J |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
GExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
HAnnualized.
IAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
JPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
McDonald's Corp. | 16.7 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | 11.7 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 7.9 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 7.0 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 6.2 | |
Airbnb, Inc. Class A | 4.8 | |
Marriott International, Inc. Class A | 4.8 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | 4.3 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 3.4 | |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 3.3 | |
| 70.1 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 91.7 | |
Diversified Consumer Services | 2.4 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 2.3 | |
Beverages | 1.7 | |
Financial Services | 1.1 | |
Specialty Retail | 0.3 | |
|
Leisure Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.5% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Beverages - 1.7% | | | |
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages - 1.7% | | | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | | 183,000 | 10,948,890 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 2.3% | | | |
Food Distributors - 2.3% | | | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (a) | | 357,600 | 14,457,768 |
Diversified Consumer Services - 2.4% | | | |
Specialized Consumer Services - 2.4% | | | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | 82,300 | 3,290,354 |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. (a) | | 704,100 | 8,054,904 |
Service Corp. International | | 53,600 | 3,382,696 |
| | | 14,727,954 |
Financial Services - 1.1% | | | |
Transaction & Payment Processing Services - 1.1% | | | |
Toast, Inc. (a)(b) | | 310,800 | 6,890,436 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 91.7% | | | |
Casinos & Gaming - 13.2% | | | |
Bally's Corp. (a) | | 65,600 | 1,088,960 |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | 200 | 13,374 |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | 218,549 | 12,077,018 |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | 124,596 | 15,609,387 |
Draftkings Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 14,200 | 421,030 |
Flutter Entertainment PLC (a) | | 51,200 | 9,346,349 |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 389,900 | 21,389,914 |
MGM Resorts International | | 92,200 | 4,054,956 |
Penn Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | 178,800 | 4,235,772 |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. | | 309,700 | 13,605,121 |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | 8,300 | 841,454 |
| | | 82,683,335 |
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 33.1% | | | |
Airbnb, Inc. Class A (a) | | 230,300 | 30,295,965 |
Booking Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 23,576 | 73,204,187 |
Carnival Corp. (a) | | 27,800 | 439,796 |
Expedia, Inc. (a) | | 11,900 | 1,289,841 |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (a) | | 59,700 | 2,610,084 |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | 335,732 | 49,906,562 |
Marriott International, Inc. Class A | | 147,125 | 29,941,409 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)(b) | | 173,100 | 17,126,514 |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | 40,900 | 3,083,451 |
| | | 207,897,809 |
Leisure Facilities - 1.8% | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc. (a) | | 34,844 | 2,118,515 |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 39,682 | 8,980,830 |
| | | 11,099,345 |
Restaurants - 43.6% | | | |
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. | | 205,200 | 7,629,336 |
Brinker International, Inc. (a) | | 218,800 | 7,161,324 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | | 14,109 | 27,182,964 |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | 17,900 | 2,783,629 |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | | 53,042 | 20,548,471 |
Dutch Bros, Inc. (a)(b) | | 182,300 | 5,397,903 |
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (a) | | 268,700 | 5,137,544 |
McDonald's Corp. | | 372,393 | 104,698,292 |
Noodles & Co. (a) | | 706,645 | 1,964,473 |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | 106,474 | 7,395,341 |
Starbucks Corp. | | 446,956 | 43,551,393 |
Wingstop, Inc. | | 7,900 | 1,269,056 |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | 299,000 | 38,684,620 |
| | | 273,404,346 |
TOTAL HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE | | | 575,084,835 |
Specialty Retail - 0.3% | | | |
Automotive Retail - 0.3% | | | |
Diversified Royalty Corp. (b) | | 783,200 | 1,663,546 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $426,235,977) | | | 623,773,429 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 1,803,997 | 1,804,358 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 14,676,587 | 14,678,055 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $16,482,413) | | | 16,482,413 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.1% (Cost $442,718,390) | 640,255,842 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.1)% | (13,445,498) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 626,810,344 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.4% | 4,289,445 | 49,579,277 | 52,064,364 | 92,726 | - | - | 1,804,358 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.4% | 12,554,116 | 119,716,163 | 117,592,224 | 305,606 | - | - | 14,678,055 | 0.1% |
Total | 16,843,561 | 169,295,440 | 169,656,588 | 398,332 | - | - | 16,482,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 623,773,429 | 623,773,429 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 16,482,413 | 16,482,413 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 640,255,842 | 640,255,842 | - | - |
Leisure Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $14,202,007) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $426,235,977) | $ | 623,773,429 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $16,482,413) | | 16,482,413 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $442,718,390) | | | $ | 640,255,842 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $6,133) | | | | 6,130 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 1,009,072 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 429,050 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 897,324 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 59,902 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,079 |
Other receivables | | | | 2,170 |
Total assets | | | | 642,661,569 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 2,075 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 440,630 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 327,315 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 277,330 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 103,299 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 22,521 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 14,678,055 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 15,851,225 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 626,810,344 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 427,722,989 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 199,087,355 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 626,810,344 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($626,810,344 ÷ 36,643,828 shares) | | | $ | 17.11 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 3,263,053 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $305,606 from security lending) | | | | 398,332 |
Total Income | | | | 3,661,385 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,599,993 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 493,793 | | |
Accounting fees | | 101,787 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,738 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,124 | | |
Registration fees | | 32,933 | | |
Audit | | 18,566 | | |
Legal | | 939 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,807 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,259,680 | | |
Expense reductions | | (18,472) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,241,208 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 1,420,177 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 3,928,040 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 934 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 3,928,974 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 42,821,943 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 2,619 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 42,824,562 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 46,753,536 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 48,173,713 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,420,177 | $ | 2,469,163 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 3,928,974 | | 1,146,340 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 42,824,562 | | (15,648,433) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 48,173,713 | | (12,032,930) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (3,122,753) | | (18,288,153) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 89,801,143 | | 73,923,002 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 2,880,486 | | 17,168,093 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (74,302,921) | | (144,189,598) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 18,378,708 | | (53,098,503) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 63,429,668 | | (83,419,586) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 563,380,676 | | 646,800,262 |
End of period | $ | 626,810,344 | $ | 563,380,676 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 5,374,704 | | 4,908,793 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 176,825 | | 1,119,877 |
Redeemed | | (4,450,416) | | (9,983,968) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 1,101,113 | | (3,955,298) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.85 | $ | 16.38 | $ | 18.94 | $ | 13.89 | $ | 14.53 | $ | 16.58 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .04 | | .07 | | .01 | | .07 | | .12 | | .16 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 1.31 | | (.12) | | 1.41 | | 5.40 | | .25 | | .39 |
Total from investment operations | | 1.35 | | (.05) | | 1.42 | | 5.47 | | .37 | | .55 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.02) | | (.05) | | (.02) | | (.08) | | (.11) | | (.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.07) | | (.42) | | (3.96) | | (.34) | | (.89) | | (2.44) |
Total distributions | | (.09) | | (.48) E | | (3.98) | | (.42) | | (1.01) E | | (2.60) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - F |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 17.11 | $ | 15.85 | $ | 16.38 | $ | 18.94 | $ | 13.89 | $ | 14.53 |
Total Return G,H | | 8.53% | | (.22)% | | 7.53% | | 41.30% | | 1.76% | | 4.48% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,I,J | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% K | | .74% | | .73% | | .77% | | .76% | | .76% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% K | | .74% | | .73% | | .77% | | .75% | | .76% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% K | | .74% | | .73% | | .76% | | .75% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .47% K | | .45% | | .05% | | .48% | | .79% | | 1.05% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 626,810 | $ | 563,381 | $ | 646,800 | $ | 653,709 | $ | 431,146 | $ | 472,923 |
Portfolio turnover rate L | | 28% K | | 46% | | 79% | | 72% | | 53% | | 41% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
GTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
HTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
IFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
JExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
KAnnualized.
LAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Amazon.com, Inc. | 25.2 | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 7.0 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 6.6 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 5.2 | |
Walmart, Inc. | 4.8 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | 4.6 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. | 3.7 | |
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | 3.5 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 3.1 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 2.5 | |
| 66.2 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Specialty Retail | 34.9 | |
Broadline Retail | 33.8 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | 20.0 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 5.6 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 1.4 | |
Interactive Media & Services | 1.2 | |
Entertainment | 0.8 | |
Personal Care Products | 0.7 | |
|
Retailing Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Broadline Retail - 33.8% | | | |
Broadline Retail - 33.8% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | 5,232,700 | 722,164,925 |
Dollarama, Inc. | | 835,900 | 54,198,638 |
eBay, Inc. | | 723,600 | 32,402,808 |
Etsy, Inc. (a) | | 488,760 | 35,958,073 |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | 64,700 | 88,791,692 |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 458,207 | 35,318,596 |
| | | 968,834,732 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 20.0% | | | |
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail - 16.9% | | | |
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 1,476,600 | 99,508,074 |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | 109,300 | 60,036,304 |
Dollar General Corp. | | 139,600 | 19,334,600 |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | | 867,600 | 106,159,536 |
Target Corp. | | 488,500 | 61,819,675 |
Walmart, Inc. | | 846,900 | 137,714,409 |
| | | 484,572,598 |
Food Distributors - 0.8% | | | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (a) | | 544,300 | 22,006,049 |
Food Retail - 2.3% | | | |
Albertsons Companies, Inc. | | 967,400 | 21,669,760 |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class A (multi-vtg.) | | 703,300 | 36,778,551 |
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (a) | | 180,000 | 7,342,200 |
| | | 65,790,511 |
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES DISTRIBUTION & RETAIL | | | 572,369,158 |
Entertainment - 0.8% | | | |
Movies & Entertainment - 0.8% | | | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | 50,700 | 21,987,576 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4% | | | |
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 1.4% | | | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | 268,300 | 39,882,795 |
Interactive Media & Services - 1.2% | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 1.2% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | | 153,400 | 20,888,478 |
Pinterest, Inc. Class A (a) | | 507,100 | 13,940,179 |
| | | 34,828,657 |
Personal Care Products - 0.7% | | | |
Personal Care Products - 0.7% | | | |
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A | | 129,300 | 20,756,529 |
Specialty Retail - 34.9% | | | |
Apparel Retail - 11.9% | | | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (b) | | 871,400 | 14,778,944 |
Aritzia, Inc. (a) | | 2,523,100 | 46,309,118 |
Farfetch Ltd. Class A (a)(b) | | 3,370,200 | 9,605,070 |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | 573,500 | 69,858,035 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | | 2,032,732 | 187,987,055 |
Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | | 640,133 | 12,277,751 |
| | | 340,815,973 |
Automotive Retail - 5.4% | | | |
CarMax, Inc. (a)(b) | | 80,100 | 6,542,568 |
Murphy U.S.A., Inc. | | 39,606 | 12,580,450 |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | | 140,700 | 132,215,790 |
Valvoline, Inc. | | 122,500 | 4,218,900 |
| | | 155,557,708 |
Home Improvement Retail - 12.2% | | | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | 642,100 | 147,991,208 |
The Home Depot, Inc. (b) | | 612,600 | 202,341,780 |
| | | 350,332,988 |
Homefurnishing Retail - 0.2% | | | |
Wayfair LLC Class A (a) | | 76,879 | 5,313,108 |
Other Specialty Retail - 5.2% | | | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | 1,027,200 | 37,872,864 |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (b) | | 596,600 | 69,408,444 |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (a) | | 97,700 | 40,548,431 |
| | | 147,829,739 |
TOTAL SPECIALTY RETAIL | | | 999,849,516 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 5.6% | | | |
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods - 2.6% | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 292,800 | 4,611,297 |
lululemon athletica, Inc. (a) | | 80,957 | 30,865,666 |
Tapestry, Inc. | | 1,150,600 | 38,337,992 |
| | | 73,814,955 |
Footwear - 3.0% | | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a) | | 78,300 | 41,427,747 |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | | 428,700 | 43,603,077 |
On Holding AG (a) | | 1,000 | 28,830 |
| | | 85,059,654 |
TOTAL TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS | | | 158,874,609 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,602,333,263) | | | 2,817,383,572 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 4.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 27,493,558 | 27,499,057 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 88,234,823 | 88,243,646 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $115,742,703) | | | 115,742,703 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.4% (Cost $1,718,075,966) | 2,933,126,275 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.4)% | (69,939,459) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 2,863,186,816 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 87,162,494 | 380,281,548 | 439,944,985 | 861,981 | - | - | 27,499,057 | 0.1% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 112,262,759 | 561,087,520 | 585,106,633 | 43,746 | - | - | 88,243,646 | 0.3% |
Total | 199,425,253 | 941,369,068 | 1,025,051,618 | 905,727 | - | - | 115,742,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 2,817,383,572 | 2,817,383,572 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 115,742,703 | 115,742,703 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 2,933,126,275 | 2,933,126,275 | - | - |
Retailing Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $86,893,780) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,602,333,263) | $ | 2,817,383,572 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $115,742,703) | | 115,742,703 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,718,075,966) | | | $ | 2,933,126,275 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 24,216,732 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 285,318 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 2,875,687 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 74,095 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 9,103 |
Other receivables | | | | 12,663 |
Total assets | | | | 2,960,599,873 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 5,499,931 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 1,959,154 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 1,240,903 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 448,003 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 25,754 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 88,239,312 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 97,413,057 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,863,186,816 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 1,425,400,975 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 1,437,785,841 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,863,186,816 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,863,186,816 ÷ 153,560,501 shares) | | | $ | 18.65 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 15,722,688 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $43,746 from security lending) | | | | 905,727 |
Total Income | | | | 16,628,415 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 7,276,825 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 2,317,970 | | |
Accounting fees | | 361,804 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 10,726 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 10,620 | | |
Registration fees | | 21,587 | | |
Audit | | 19,419 | | |
Legal | | 1,281 | | |
Interest | | 5,322 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 9,375 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 10,034,929 | | |
Expense reductions | | (85,686) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 9,949,243 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 6,679,172 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 223,900,840 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 8,193 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 223,909,033 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 76,210,652 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 640 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 76,211,292 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 300,120,325 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 306,799,497 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,679,172 | $ | 9,189,128 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 223,909,033 | | 3,494,060 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 76,211,292 | | (523,717,785) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 306,799,497 | | (511,034,597) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (8,618,930) | | (83,419,587) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 59,266,136 | | 155,857,098 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 8,031,418 | | 78,542,305 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (276,381,691) | | (570,045,662) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (209,084,137) | | (335,646,259) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 89,096,430 | | (930,100,443) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 2,774,090,386 | | 3,704,190,829 |
End of period | $ | 2,863,186,816 | $ | 2,774,090,386 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 3,347,457 | | 9,021,587 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 476,077 | | 4,134,935 |
Redeemed | | (15,864,492) | | (33,503,885) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (12,040,958) | | (20,347,363) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.75 | $ | 19.92 | $ | 23.50 | $ | 15.71 | $ | 15.01 | $ | 14.35 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .04 | | .05 | | (.02) | | (.01) | | .04 | | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 1.91 | | (2.76) | | .11 | | 9.35 | | 1.02 | | .93 |
Total from investment operations | | 1.95 | | (2.71) | | .09 | | 9.34 | | 1.06 | | .96 |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.06) | | - | | - | | (.05) | | (.02) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.05) | | (.41) | | (3.67) | | (1.55) | | (.31) | | (.27) |
Total distributions | | (.05) | | (.46) E | | (3.67) | | (1.55) | | (.36) | | (.30) E |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.65 | $ | 16.75 | $ | 19.92 | $ | 23.50 | $ | 15.71 | $ | 15.01 |
Total Return F,G | | 11.69% | | (13.86)% | | (1.23)% | | 59.90% | | 7.02% | | 6.83% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .72% J | | .72% | | .70% | | .73% | | .74% | | .76% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .72% J | | .72% | | .70% | | .73% | | .74% | | .75% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .72% J | | .72% | | .70% | | .73% | | .74% | | .75% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .48% J | | .31% | | (.07)% | | (.07)% | | .26% | | .20% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 2,863,187 | $ | 2,774,090 | $ | 3,704,191 | $ | 4,055,939 | $ | 2,698,998 | $ | 3,035,591 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 64% J | | 32% | | 33% | | 46% | | 17% | | 34% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on May 11, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Automotive Portfolio, Communication Services Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, and Retailing Portfolio (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). 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. Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Each Fund offers a single class of shares, with the exception of Communication Services Portfolio. Communication Services Portfolio offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Communication Services, Class I and Class Z shares. Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z are Fidelity Advisor classes. Each class of Communication Services Portfolio has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges, and each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of eight years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions. The Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Share Transactions note may contain exchanges between affiliated funds.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
For Communication Services Portfolio, investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses, 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. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Automotive Portfolio | $110,187,083 | $45,541,099 | $ (4,533,829) | $41,007,270 |
Communication Services Portfolio | 908,375,451 | 344,083,323 | (77,099,731) | 266,983,592 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 427,320,474 | 245,727,707 | (22,857,659) | 222,870,048 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 322,266,850 | 192,382,468 | (8,649,780) | 183,732,688 |
Leisure Portfolio | 446,127,290 | 211,297,742 | (17,169,190) | 194,128,552 |
Retailing Portfolio | 1,719,399,596 | 1,292,118,410 | (78,391,731) | 1,213,726,679 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
| Short-term | Long-term | Total capital loss carryforward |
Automotive Portfolio | $ (9,853,453) | $ (4,012,545) | $ (13,865,998) |
Communication Services Portfolio | (17,461,483) | (-) | (17,461,483) |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | (14,661,781) | (-) | (14,661,781) |
Certain of the Funds elected to defer to the next fiscal year ordinary losses recognized during the period January 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023. Loss deferrals were as follows:
| Ordinary losses |
Communication Services Portfolio | $(631,297) |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | (91,321) |
Retailing Portfolio | (184,284) |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Automotive Portfolio | 49,199,028 | 30,653,803 |
Communication Services Portfolio | 357,277,111 | 199,264,065 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 127,408,378 | 55,036,487 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 85,789,054 | 83,795,574 |
Leisure Portfolio | 104,890,572 | 85,109,350 |
Retailing Portfolio | 874,362,771 | 1,028,076,388 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Automotive Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Communication Services Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Leisure Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Retailing Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, Communication Services Portfolio has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Company LLC (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 each 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 |
Communication Services Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | - % | .25% | $40,070 | $- |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 13,206 | - |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 43,952 | 9,998 |
| | | $97,228 | $9,998 |
Sales Load. For Communication Services Portfolio, FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Communication Services Portfolio | |
Class A | $ 18,332 |
Class M | 1,689 |
Class CA | 40 |
| $20,061 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class (Communication Services Portfolio) or Fund (all other Funds). 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 class or Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees were as follows:
| Amount | % of Average Net AssetsA |
Automotive Portfolio | $147,385 | .26 |
Communication Services Portfolio | | |
Class A | 37,491 | .23 |
Class M | 6,000 | .23 |
Class C | 8,527 | .19 |
Communication Services | 865,069 | .20 |
Class I | 16,482 | .17 |
Class Z | 1,150 | .04 |
| 934,719 | |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 517,909 | .19 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 376,423 | .17 |
Leisure Portfolio | 493,793 | .16 |
Retailing Portfolio | 2,317,970 | .17 |
A Annualized.
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Automotive Portfolio | .04 |
Communication Services Portfolio | .03 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | .03 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | .04 |
Leisure Portfolio | .03 |
Retailing Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Automotive Portfolio | $1,235 |
Communication Services Portfolio | 4,896 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 801 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 1,189 |
Leisure Portfolio | 1,379 |
Retailing Portfolio | 10,218 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Retailing Portfolio | Borrower | $ 6,231,333 | 5.12% | $ 5,322 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Automotive Portfolio | 2,511,604 | 2,541,800 | 562 |
Communication Services Portfolio | 20,065,826 | 3,117,006 | 513,790 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 4,878,610 | 848,471 | 242,731 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 6,197,468 | 2,842,682 | 473,365 |
Leisure Portfolio | 5,088,514 | 1,610,203 | 54,569 |
Retailing Portfolio | 36,423,253 | 39,199,364 | (2,536,571) |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Automotive Portfolio | $99 |
Communication Services Portfolio | 780 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 478 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 403 |
Leisure Portfolio | 556 |
Retailing Portfolio | 2,669 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Automotive Portfolio | $11,579 | $ 7,836 | $- |
Communication Services Portfolio | $ 1,515 | $ - | $- |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | $ 930 | $ - | $- |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | $ 4,286 | $ 149 | $- |
Leisure Portfolio | $ 32,046 | $ 24,382 | $- |
Retailing Portfolio | $ 4,666 | $ 20 | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with each custodian and transfer agent, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce each applicable Fund's or class' expenses. All of the applicable expense reductions are noted in the table below.
| Custodian credits | Transfer Agent credits |
Communication Services Portfolio | 304 | - |
Class A | - | 32 |
Class M | - | 31 |
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Automotive Portfolio | $ 3,341 |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | 15,886 |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | 13,524 |
Leisure Portfolio | 18,472 |
Retailing Portfolio | 85,686 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses as follows:
| Fund-Level Amount |
Communication Services Portfolio | 27,484 |
9. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 | Six months ended August 31, 2023 | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Communication Services Portfolio | | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 159,705 | 106,946 | $11,593,555 | $6,909,623 |
Reinvestment of distributions | - | - | - | - |
Shares redeemed | (44,597) | (146,490) | (3,213,342) | (9,350,947) |
Net increase (decrease) | 115,108 | (39,544) | $8,380,213 | $(2,441,324) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 39,924 | 11,811 | $2,876,442 | $749,050 |
Shares redeemed | (5,827) | (29,773) | (417,692) | (1,798,790) |
Net increase (decrease) | 34,097 | (17,962) | $2,458,750 | $(1,049,740) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 28,506 | 44,574 | $2,037,333 | $2,778,261 |
Shares redeemed | (16,765) | (37,470) | (1,148,882) | (2,303,544) |
Net increase (decrease) | 11,741 | 7,104 | $888,451 | $474,717 |
Communication Services | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,049,472 | 2,037,740 | $226,403,064 | $131,199,352 |
Shares redeemed | (1,414,100) | (2,871,553) | (103,073,738) | (185,590,458) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,635,372 | (833,813) | $123,329,326 | $(54,391,106) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 173,391 | 74,777 | $12,567,592 | $4,946,728 |
Shares redeemed | (38,651) | (291,105) | (2,837,194) | (19,399,461) |
Net increase (decrease) | 134,740 | (216,328) | $9,730,398 | $(14,452,733) |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 237,571 | 19,696 | $19,063,423 | $1,307,319 |
Shares redeemed | (9,882) | (49,019) | (703,864) | (3,238,948) |
Net increase (decrease) | 227,689 | (29,323) | $18,359,559 | $(1,931,629) |
10. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Automotive Portfolio | | | | .89% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,144.30 | | $ 4.80 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,020.66 | | $ 4.52 |
Communication Services Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | 1.05% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,273.50 | | $ 6.00 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,019.86 | | $ 5.33 |
Class M | | | | 1.30% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,271.90 | | $ 7.42 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,018.60 | | $ 6.60 |
Class C | | | | 1.76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,268.90 | | $ 10.04 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,016.29 | | $ 8.92 |
Communication Services Portfolio | | | | .77% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,275.40 | | $ 4.40 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.27 | | $ 3.91 |
Class I | | | | .74% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,275.40 | | $ 4.23 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.42 | | $ 3.76 |
Class Z | | | | .61% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,276.40 | | $ 3.49 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,022.07 | | $ 3.10 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Construction and Housing Portfolio | | | | .77% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,135.10 | | $ 4.13 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.27 | | $ 3.91 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio | | | | .75% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,166.70 | | $ 4.08 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.37 | | $ 3.81 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Leisure Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,085.30 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Retailing Portfolio | | | | .72% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,116.90 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.52 | | $ 3.66 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Automotive Portfolio
Communication Services Portfolio
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Leisure Portfolio
Retailing Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the management fee and total expense ratio of the fund or, for Communications Services Portfolio, a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class without 12b-1 fees); (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. For each of Consumer Discretionary Portfolio and Retailing Portfolio, the fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees (for Communication Services Portfolio), and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund or the retail class of Communications Equipment Portfolio, as applicable, relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund or the retail class of Communications Equipment Portfolio, as applicable, relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the applicable fund or class (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund (or the retail class for Communication Services Portfolio) ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
Other Contractual Arrangements. The Board considered that Fidelity has contractually agreed to reimburse the Automotive Portfolio to the extent that total operating expenses to the extent that total operating expenses, with certain exceptions, exceed 0.95% through June 30, 2024.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, 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 each 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813637.118
SELCON-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Industrials Sector
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Industrials Portfolio
Transportation Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
The Boeing Co. | 19.4 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 14.1 | |
RTX Corp. | 13.3 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | 5.0 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | 5.0 | |
HEICO Corp. Class A | 4.6 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | 4.4 | |
Textron, Inc. | 2.9 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 2.8 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | 2.7 | |
| 74.2 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Aerospace & Defense | 93.1 | |
Professional Services | 4.3 | |
Industrial Conglomerates | 1.0 | |
Metals & Mining | 0.8 | |
|
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense - 93.1% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 93.1% | | | |
AerSale Corp. (a) | | 409,600 | 6,066,176 |
Airbus Group NV | | 181,600 | 26,569,364 |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) | | 145,000 | 30,871,950 |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | 538,400 | 39,712,384 |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | 102,500 | 21,318,975 |
Elbit Systems Ltd. (b) | | 81,600 | 16,097,232 |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 166,900 | 37,826,216 |
HEICO Corp. Class A | | 511,100 | 69,218,273 |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | 1,499,800 | 74,195,106 |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | 161,200 | 35,515,584 |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (a) | | 967,000 | 15,559,030 |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | 231,600 | 41,245,644 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | 466,800 | 209,289,780 |
Mercury Systems, Inc. (a) | | 409,400 | 16,068,950 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | 152,500 | 66,046,225 |
RTX Corp. | | 2,303,400 | 198,184,536 |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Class A (b) | | 1,178,400 | 25,123,488 |
Textron, Inc. | | 556,500 | 43,245,615 |
The Boeing Co. (a) | | 1,286,200 | 288,147,386 |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | 82,600 | 74,658,010 |
Triumph Group, Inc. (a) | | 1,406,100 | 13,231,401 |
Woodward, Inc. | | 282,700 | 36,572,899 |
| | | 1,384,764,224 |
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.0% | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.0% | | | |
General Electric Co. | | 131,100 | 15,005,706 |
Metals & Mining - 0.8% | | | |
Steel - 0.8% | | | |
ATI, Inc. (a) | | 271,700 | 12,316,161 |
Professional Services - 4.3% | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 4.3% | | | |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. Class A | | 191,400 | 21,687,534 |
CACI International, Inc. Class A (a) | | 76,000 | 24,928,760 |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | 174,700 | 17,034,997 |
| | | 63,651,291 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,024,883,336) | | | 1,475,737,382 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.9% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 9,894,836 | 9,896,815 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 17,996,209 | 17,998,008 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $27,894,823) | | | 27,894,823 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.1% (Cost $1,052,778,159) | 1,503,632,205 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.1)% | (15,732,760) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,487,899,445 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 20,590,806 | 99,545,011 | 110,239,002 | 219,253 | - | - | 9,896,815 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 1,136,708 | 91,248,752 | 74,387,452 | 10,973 | - | - | 17,998,008 | 0.1% |
Total | 21,727,514 | 190,793,763 | 184,626,454 | 230,226 | - | - | 27,894,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,475,737,382 | 1,449,168,018 | 26,569,364 | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 27,894,823 | 27,894,823 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,503,632,205 | 1,477,062,841 | 26,569,364 | - |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $17,186,776) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,024,883,336) | $ | 1,475,737,382 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $27,894,823) | | 27,894,823 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,052,778,159) | | | $ | 1,503,632,205 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $21) | | | | 21 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 454,207 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 166,043 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 3,368,301 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 28,471 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 8,336 |
Other receivables | | | | 123,507 |
Total assets | | | | 1,507,781,091 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 825,957 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 653,149 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 258,341 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 146,049 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 17,998,150 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 19,881,646 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,487,899,445 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 974,899,134 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 513,000,311 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,487,899,445 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,487,899,445 ÷ 92,086,518 shares) | | | $ | 16.16 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 9,063,750 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $10,973 from security lending) | | | | 230,226 |
Total Income | | | | 9,293,976 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 4,015,597 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,364,806 | | |
Accounting fees | | 212,418 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 5,774 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 5,440 | | |
Registration fees | | 37,667 | | |
Audit | | 18,634 | | |
Legal | | 2,128 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 5,880 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 5,668,344 | | |
Expense reductions | | (47,944) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 5,620,400 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 3,673,576 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 63,652,159 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 887 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 63,653,046 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | | | | (31,906,967) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 31,746,079 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 35,419,655 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,673,576 | $ | 8,425,259 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 63,653,046 | | 8,893,228 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (31,906,967) | | (9,553,385) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 35,419,655 | | 7,765,102 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (12,685,716) | | (131,285,966) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 79,982,237 | | 374,622,368 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 11,838,858 | | 123,852,822 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (200,429,961) | | (337,711,083) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (108,608,866) | | 160,764,107 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (85,874,927) | | 37,243,243 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,573,774,372 | | 1,536,531,129 |
End of period | $ | 1,487,899,445 | $ | 1,573,774,372 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 5,001,724 | | 23,993,181 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 744,582 | | 8,055,567 |
Redeemed | | (12,606,371) | | (23,077,316) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (6,860,065) | | 8,971,432 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 B |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.91 | $ | 17.08 | $ | 16.28 | $ | 16.61 | $ | 17.27 | $ | 18.45 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) C,D | | .04 | | .09 E | | .01 | | (.04) | | .27 F | | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | .34 | | .12 G | | 2.12 | | .06 | | (.45) | | .33 |
Total from investment operations | | .38 | | .21 | | 2.13 | | .02 | | (.18) | | .44 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.02) | | (.07) | | - | | (.05) | | (.22) | | (.10) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.11) | | (1.31) | | (1.33) | | (.30) | | (.26) | | (1.52) |
Total distributions | | (.13) | | (1.38) | | (1.33) | | (.35) | | (.48) | | (1.62) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.16 | $ | 15.91 | $ | 17.08 | $ | 16.28 | $ | 16.61 | $ | 17.27 |
Total Return H,I | | 2.40% | | 1.54% | | 14.06% | | .69% | | (1.32)% | | 3.57% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets D,J,K | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% L | | .75% | | .74% | | .77% | | .75% | | .75% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% L | | .74% | | .74% | | .77% | | .74% | | .75% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% L | | .74% | | .74% | | .76% | | .74% | | .75% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .48% L | | .58% E | | .06% | | (.29)% | | 1.49% F | | .66% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 1,487,899 | $ | 1,573,774 | $ | 1,536,531 | $ | 1,638,194 | $ | 2,728,959 | $ | 2,795,259 |
Portfolio turnover rate M | | 13% L | | 15% | | 52% | | 30% | | 40% | | 44% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BPer share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 10 for 1 share split that occurred on August 10, 2018.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .44%.
FNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .48%.
GThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
HTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ITotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
JFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
KExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
LAnnualized.
MAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Union Pacific Corp. | 6.1 | |
The Boeing Co. | 5.8 | |
General Electric Co. | 5.8 | |
FedEx Corp. | 4.7 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | 4.7 | |
Parker Hannifin Corp. | 4.2 | |
Fortive Corp. | 3.9 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | 3.6 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | 3.4 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | 3.4 | |
| 45.6 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Machinery | 24.3 | |
Ground Transportation | 15.1 | |
Aerospace & Defense | 14.9 | |
Building Products | 11.0 | |
Electrical Equipment | 8.7 | |
Industrial Conglomerates | 5.8 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | 4.7 | |
Construction & Engineering | 4.1 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | 3.8 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | 2.6 | |
Professional Services | 2.4 | |
Construction Materials | 2.0 | |
|
Industrials Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense - 14.9% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 14.9% | | | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | 336,037 | 16,623,750 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | 22,523 | 10,098,187 |
The Boeing Co. (a) | | 128,648 | 28,821,011 |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | 19,737 | 17,839,287 |
| | | 73,382,235 |
Air Freight & Logistics - 4.7% | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 4.7% | | | |
FedEx Corp. | | 89,800 | 23,439,596 |
Building Products - 11.0% | | | |
Building Products - 11.0% | | | |
Carlisle Companies, Inc. | | 32,800 | 8,627,056 |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | 216,500 | 12,786,490 |
Owens Corning | | 6,300 | 906,633 |
Simpson Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 73,680 | 11,771,117 |
The AZEK Co., Inc. (a) | | 136,200 | 4,632,162 |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 75,035 | 15,401,684 |
| | | 54,125,142 |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 3.8% | | | |
Environmental & Facilities Services - 3.8% | | | |
GFL Environmental, Inc. | | 259,283 | 8,400,769 |
Republic Services, Inc. | | 73,723 | 10,625,696 |
| | | 19,026,465 |
Construction & Engineering - 4.1% | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 4.1% | | | |
AECOM | | 125,541 | 11,016,223 |
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings (a) | | 220,600 | 9,049,012 |
| | | 20,065,235 |
Construction Materials - 2.0% | | | |
Construction Materials - 2.0% | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | 51,974 | 9,839,718 |
Electrical Equipment - 8.7% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 8.7% | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | 56,720 | 9,047,407 |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | 68,000 | 15,665,160 |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | 104,370 | 16,927,770 |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | 27,300 | 1,075,347 |
| | | 42,715,684 |
Ground Transportation - 15.1% | | | |
Cargo Ground Transportation - 6.2% | | | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. Class A | | 275,100 | 15,080,982 |
Saia, Inc. (a) | | 37,100 | 15,812,020 |
| | | 30,893,002 |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 2.4% | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 249,900 | 11,802,777 |
Rail Transportation - 6.5% | | | |
CSX Corp. | | 72,969 | 2,203,664 |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 135,400 | 29,865,181 |
| | | 32,068,845 |
TOTAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION | | | 74,764,624 |
Industrial Conglomerates - 5.8% | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 5.8% | | | |
General Electric Co. | | 249,703 | 28,581,005 |
Machinery - 24.3% | | | |
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment - 2.0% | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | 34,500 | 9,698,985 |
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components - 22.3% | | | |
Chart Industries, Inc. (a)(b) | | 77,900 | 14,067,182 |
Dover Corp. | | 111,181 | 16,488,142 |
Fortive Corp. | | 241,711 | 19,058,912 |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | 336,164 | 23,400,376 |
ITT, Inc. | | 157,600 | 16,119,328 |
Parker Hannifin Corp. | | 50,300 | 20,970,070 |
| | | 110,104,010 |
TOTAL MACHINERY | | | 119,802,995 |
Professional Services - 2.4% | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 2.4% | | | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | 122,889 | 11,982,906 |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.6% | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.6% | | | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (b) | | 17,709 | 12,646,705 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $432,806,943) | | | 490,372,310 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.8% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 2,424,734 | 2,425,219 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 1,467,113 | 1,467,260 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $3,892,479) | | | 3,892,479 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.2% (Cost $436,699,422) | 494,264,789 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)% | (1,008,887) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 493,255,902 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | - | 97,974,838 | 95,549,619 | 94,372 | - | - | 2,425,219 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 4,537,200 | 28,558,598 | 31,628,538 | 1,537 | - | - | 1,467,260 | 0.0% |
Total | 4,537,200 | 126,533,436 | 127,178,157 | 95,909 | - | - | 3,892,479 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 490,372,310 | 490,372,310 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 3,892,479 | 3,892,479 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 494,264,789 | 494,264,789 | - | - |
Industrials Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $1,435,746) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $432,806,943) | $ | 490,372,310 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $3,892,479) | | 3,892,479 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $436,699,422) | | | $ | 494,264,789 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 299,810 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 568,365 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 12,570 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,774 |
Deferred trustee fee receivable | | | | 117,027 |
Other receivables | | | | 2,696 |
Total assets | | | | 495,268,031 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 118,347 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 212,090 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 75,453 | | |
Deferred trustee fee payable | | 117,027 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 21,952 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 1,467,260 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 2,012,129 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 493,255,902 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 390,796,832 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 102,459,070 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 493,255,902 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($493,255,902 ÷ 14,799,394 shares) | | | $ | 33.33 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 1,746,727 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,537 from security lending) | | | | 95,909 |
Total Income | | | | 1,842,636 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,188,735 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 357,185 | | |
Accounting fees | | 80,313 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,629 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,496 | | |
Registration fees | | 18,198 | | |
Audit | | 18,215 | | |
Legal | | 2,062 | | |
Interest | | 2,105 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,477 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,677,415 | | |
Expense reductions | | (17,463) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,659,952 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 182,684 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 29,114,166 | | |
Redemptions in-kind | | 16,577,795 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 45,691,961 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | | | | (2,786,788) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 42,905,173 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 43,087,857 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 182,684 | $ | 507,971 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 45,691,961 | | 4,346,664 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (2,786,788) | | 7,991,988 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 43,087,857 | | 12,846,623 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (3,747,257) | | (13,235,663) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 72,585,546 | | 164,045,053 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 3,530,851 | | 12,491,921 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (75,726,588) | | (82,387,426) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | 389,809 | | 94,149,548 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 39,730,409 | | 93,760,508 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 453,525,493 | | 359,764,985 |
End of period | $ | 493,255,902 | $ | 453,525,493 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 2,263,128 | | 5,797,934 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 120,384 | | 419,387 |
Redeemed | | (2,409,834) | | (2,846,988) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (26,322) | | 3,370,333 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 30.59 | $ | 31.41 | $ | 37.17 | $ | 31.90 | $ | 33.84 | $ | 36.96 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .01 | | .04 D | | (.04) | | (.02) | | .28 E | | .32 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.99 | | .30 | | 3.70 | | 6.38 | | (.76) | | (.70) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.00 | | .34 | | 3.66 | | 6.36 | | (.48) | | (.38) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - F | | (.04) | | - | | (.07) G | | (.24) | | (.25) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.25) | | (1.13) | | (9.42) | | (1.02) G | | (1.23) | | (2.49) |
Total distributions | | (.26) H | | (1.16) H | | (9.42) | | (1.09) | | (1.46) H | | (2.74) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 33.33 | $ | 30.59 | $ | 31.41 | $ | 37.17 | $ | 31.90 | $ | 33.84 |
Total Return I,J | | 9.90% | | 1.19% | | 9.33% | | 21.41% | | (1.82)% | | (.45)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,K,L | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% M | | .76% | | .74% | | .76% | | .76% | | .76% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% M | | .76% | | .74% | | .76% | | .76% | | .76% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% M | | .76% | | .74% | | .74% | | .75% | | .75% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .08% M | | .14% D | | (.10)% | | (.05)% | | .81% E | | .92% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 493,256 | $ | 453,525 | $ | 359,765 | $ | 564,209 | $ | 529,023 | $ | 632,470 |
Portfolio turnover rate N | | 198% M,O | | 125% | | 151% | | 272% | | 143% O | | 88% O |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .03%.
ENet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .64%.
FAmount represents less than $.005 per share.
GThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
HTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
ITotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
JTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
KFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
LExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
MAnnualized.
NAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
OPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Union Pacific Corp. | 15.1 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 13.1 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 7.7 | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. | 5.5 | |
FedEx Corp. | 5.2 | |
Kirby Corp. | 5.0 | |
CSX Corp. | 4.8 | |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | 4.1 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 4.0 | |
Copa Holdings SA Class A | 3.5 | |
| 68.0 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Ground Transportation | 38.2 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | 28.2 | |
Passenger Airlines | 15.1 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 9.6 | |
Marine Transportation | 6.0 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 1.7 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Transportation Portfolio
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Air Freight & Logistics - 28.2% | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 28.2% | | | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (a) | | 1,512,813 | 32,616,248 |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | 91,851 | 8,306,086 |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | 91,461 | 10,674,413 |
FedEx Corp. | | 117,799 | 30,747,895 |
Forward Air Corp. | | 33,884 | 2,399,665 |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (a) | | 40,013 | 2,559,632 |
Hub Group, Inc. Class A (a) | | 21,349 | 1,666,076 |
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | 456,347 | 77,305,182 |
| | | 166,275,197 |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.7% | | | |
Oil & Gas Drilling - 1.7% | | | |
Noble Corp. PLC | | 168,866 | 8,905,993 |
Valaris Ltd. (a) | | 15,000 | 1,129,800 |
| | | 10,035,793 |
Ground Transportation - 38.2% | | | |
Cargo Ground Transportation - 6.6% | | | |
ArcBest Corp. | | 37,000 | 3,906,830 |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. Class A | | 97,935 | 5,368,797 |
Ryder System, Inc. | | 69,122 | 6,960,585 |
Saia, Inc. (a) | | 33,487 | 14,272,159 |
TFI International, Inc. (Canada) | | 27,700 | 3,774,515 |
U-Haul Holding Co. (non-vtg.) | | 91,208 | 4,855,914 |
| | | 39,138,800 |
Passenger Ground Transportation - 8.5% | | | |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 81,700 | 1,384,815 |
Lyft, Inc. (a) | | 272,000 | 3,204,160 |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 962,932 | 45,479,278 |
| | | 50,068,253 |
Rail Transportation - 23.1% | | | |
CSX Corp. | | 947,697 | 28,620,449 |
Norfolk Southern Corp. (b) | | 91,853 | 18,830,784 |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 402,704 | 88,824,420 |
| | | 136,275,653 |
TOTAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION | | | 225,482,706 |
Marine Transportation - 6.0% | | | |
Marine Transportation - 6.0% | | | |
Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. (b) | | 46,250 | 2,023,900 |
Kirby Corp. (a) | | 357,988 | 29,652,146 |
Matson, Inc. | | 37,795 | 3,321,425 |
| | | 34,997,471 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 9.6% | | | |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation - 9.6% | | | |
Ardmore Shipping Corp. | | 128,805 | 1,602,334 |
Cool Co. Ltd. | | 233,874 | 3,286,471 |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | 393,892 | 3,643,501 |
Frontline PLC (NY Shares) | | 281,422 | 4,958,656 |
Hafnia Ltd. | | 1,874,347 | 10,992,178 |
International Seaways, Inc. | | 184,458 | 7,926,160 |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | | 482,596 | 24,375,924 |
| | | 56,785,224 |
Passenger Airlines - 14.9% | | | |
Passenger Airlines - 14.9% | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (a) | | 405,242 | 17,008,007 |
Allegiant Travel Co. | | 16,200 | 1,439,208 |
Copa Holdings SA Class A | | 202,131 | 20,556,723 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | 550,116 | 23,588,974 |
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | | 302,311 | 1,898,513 |
Joby Aviation, Inc. (a)(b) | | 118,114 | 879,949 |
Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a) | | 15,000 | 1,488,750 |
SkyWest, Inc. (a) | | 140,980 | 6,358,198 |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | 149,035 | 4,709,506 |
Spirit Airlines, Inc. | | 72,200 | 1,191,300 |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 446,156 | 6,643,263 |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 39,599 | 1,972,426 |
| | | 87,734,817 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $388,006,526) | | | 581,311,208 |
| | | |
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Passenger Airlines - 0.2% | | | |
Passenger Airlines - 0.2% | | | |
Azul SA (a) (Cost $1,177,391) | | 485,200 | 1,419,727 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 6,142,408 | 6,143,636 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 6,753,527 | 6,754,201 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $12,897,837) | | | 12,897,837 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.0% (Cost $402,081,754) | 595,628,772 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)% | (5,848,607) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 589,780,165 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 7,755,607 | 43,617,677 | 45,229,648 | 205,307 | - | - | 6,143,636 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 21,906,175 | 95,489,950 | 110,641,924 | 10,093 | - | - | 6,754,201 | 0.0% |
Total | 29,661,782 | 139,107,627 | 155,871,572 | 215,400 | - | - | 12,897,837 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 581,311,208 | 581,311,208 | - | - |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks | 1,419,727 | 1,419,727 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 12,897,837 | 12,897,837 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 595,628,772 | 595,628,772 | - | - |
Transportation Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $6,478,484) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $389,183,917) | $ | 582,730,935 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $12,897,837) | | 12,897,837 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $402,081,754) | | | $ | 595,628,772 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $31) | | | | 30 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 3,696,126 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 113,392 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 1,436,671 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 33,700 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 1,942 |
Other receivables | | | | 3,349 |
Total assets | | | | 600,913,982 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 3,600,117 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 386,643 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 261,465 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 109,144 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 22,245 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 6,754,203 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 11,133,817 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 589,780,165 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 393,756,355 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 196,023,810 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 589,780,165 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($589,780,165 ÷ 5,814,351 shares) | | | $ | 101.44 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 8,328,132 |
Interest | | | | 2 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $10,093 from security lending) | | | | 215,400 |
Total Income | | | | 8,543,534 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,514,960 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 545,232 | | |
Accounting fees | | 97,891 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 4,270 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,138 | | |
Registration fees | | 23,248 | | |
Audit | | 18,337 | | |
Legal | | 3,945 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,025 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,212,046 | | |
Expense reductions | | (18,484) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,193,562 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 6,349,972 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (134,256) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 32,725 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (101,531) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 22,098,411 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 915 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 22,099,326 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 21,997,795 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 28,347,767 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,349,972 | $ | 7,761,668 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (101,531) | | 28,240,342 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 22,099,326 | | (46,772,250) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 28,347,767 | | (10,770,240) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (2,697,420) | | (48,641,050) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 34,341,586 | | 81,246,776 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 2,546,049 | | 46,145,200 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (59,864,839) | | (160,176,373) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (22,977,204) | | (32,784,397) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 2,673,143 | | (92,195,687) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 587,107,022 | | 679,302,709 |
End of period | $ | 589,780,165 | $ | 587,107,022 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 352,969 | | 813,431 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 26,957 | | 489,169 |
Redeemed | | (618,168) | | (1,669,220) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (238,242) | | (366,620) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 97.00 | $ | 105.82 | $ | 98.97 | $ | 82.12 | $ | 95.41 | $ | 99.07 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | 1.07 | | 1.24 | | .64 | | 1.06 D | | .93 | | .85 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 3.82 | | (2.12) | | 19.26 | | 23.43 | | (10.43) | | 5.05 |
Total from investment operations | | 4.89 | | (.88) | | 19.90 | | 24.49 | | (9.50) | | 5.90 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.15) | | (1.16) | | (1.03) | | (.76) | | (1.10) | | (.78) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (.30) | | (6.78) | | (12.03) | | (6.88) | | (2.70) | | (8.78) |
Total distributions | | (.45) | | (7.94) | | (13.05) E | | (7.64) | | (3.79) E | | (9.56) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 101.44 | $ | 97.00 | $ | 105.82 | $ | 98.97 | $ | 82.12 | $ | 95.41 |
Total Return F,G | | 5.07% | | (.46)% | | 20.35% | | 34.62% | | (10.49)% | | 6.85% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets B,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% J | | .76% | | .77% | | .80% | | .79% | | .79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .76% J | | .76% | | .77% | | .80% | | .79% | | .79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .76% J | | .76% | | .77% | | .80% | | .79% | | .78% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.20% J | | 1.28% | | .60% | | 1.29% D | | 1.00% | | .87% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 589,780 | $ | 587,107 | $ | 679,303 | $ | 335,780 | $ | 310,441 | $ | 451,192 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 39% J | | 23% | | 66% L | | 52% | | 78% | | 58% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
CCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.34 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .88%.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio and Transportation Portfolio (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). 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 Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund+ | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, amounts are included in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses.
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $122,635 |
Industrials Portfolio | 117,027 |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each 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.
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 Trustee compensation, and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $1,053,999,201 | $485,642,694 | $(36,009,690) | $449,633,004 |
Industrials Portfolio | 437,736,250 | 65,818,400 | (9,289,861) | 56,528,539 |
Transportation Portfolio | 403,139,668 | 216,565,408 | (24,076,304) | 192,489,104 |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | 95,963,781 | 202,878,820 |
Industrials Portfolio | 465,680,216 | 450,152,236 |
Transportation Portfolio | 112,476,744 | 128,453,589 |
Unaffiliated Redemptions In-Kind. Shares that were redeemed in-kind for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The net realized gain or loss on investments delivered through in-kind redemptions is included in the "Net realized gain (loss) on: Redemptions in-kind" line in the accompanying Statement of Operations. The amount of the in-kind redemptions is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets. There was no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
| Shares | Total net realized gain or loss ($) | Total Proceeds ($) |
Industrials Portfolio | 707,692 | 16,577,795 | 23,283,076 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Industrials Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transportation Portfolio | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Funds' 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, transfer agent fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates expressed as a percentage of average net assets:
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | .18% |
Industrials Portfolio | .16% |
Transportation Portfolio | .19% |
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | .03 |
Industrials Portfolio | .04 |
Transportation Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $ 3,032 |
Industrials Portfolio | 9,445 |
Transportation Portfolio | 2,854 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Industrials Portfolio | Borrower | $ 3,595,750 | 5.27% | $ 2,105 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | - | 1,966,487 | 2,085 |
Industrials Portfolio | 18,428,310 | 35,456,052 | 4,741,735 |
Transportation Portfolio | 3,888,649 | - | - |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $1,488 |
Industrials Portfolio | 426 |
Transportation Portfolio | 552 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $1,165 | $ - | $- |
Industrials Portfolio | $160 | $ - | $- |
Transportation Portfolio | $1,052 | $ - | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with each applicable Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce each applicable Fund's expenses. All of the applicable expense reductions are noted in the table below.
| Custodian credits |
Industrials Portfolio | 3,606 |
Transportation Portfolio | 565 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | $ 47,944 |
Industrials Portfolio | 13,857 |
Transportation Portfolio | 17,919 |
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,024.00 | | $ 3.71 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,099.00 | | $ 3.85 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Portfolio | | | | .76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,050.70 | | $ 3.92 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.32 | | $ 3.86 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Industrials Portfolio
Transportation Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of each fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. For each of Defense & Aerospace Portfolio and Industrials Portfolio, the fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate 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 that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of each fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that each fund's total expense ratio 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813660.118
SELCI-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Utilities Sector
Utilities Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 13.3 | |
Southern Co. | 12.7 | |
Sempra | 7.6 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | 7.5 | |
PG&E Corp. | 6.9 | |
Edison International | 4.7 | |
Vistra Corp. | 4.1 | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | 4.1 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 3.9 | |
NiSource, Inc. | 3.3 | |
| 68.1 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Electric Utilities | 64.1 | |
Multi-Utilities | 20.1 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers | 8.7 | |
Water Utilities | 4.1 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1.3 | |
|
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Electric Utilities - 64.1% | | | |
Electric Utilities - 64.1% | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 915,276 | 95,335,148 |
Duke Energy Corp. | | 387,647 | 34,423,054 |
Edison International | | 866,923 | 59,687,649 |
Entergy Corp. | | 234,000 | 22,288,500 |
Eversource Energy | | 404,500 | 25,815,190 |
Exelon Corp. | | 822,989 | 33,018,319 |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | 1,058,745 | 38,188,932 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | 2,522,706 | 168,516,759 |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | 868,767 | 32,622,201 |
PG&E Corp. (a) | | 5,329,992 | 86,878,870 |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | 354,140 | 27,364,398 |
PPL Corp. | | 1,057,983 | 26,364,936 |
Southern Co. | | 2,372,394 | 160,682,246 |
| | | 811,186,202 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 8.7% | | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 7.0% | | | |
Energy Harbor Corp. (a) | | 231,300 | 18,272,700 |
The AES Corp. | | 1,074,500 | 19,265,785 |
Vistra Corp. | | 1,652,184 | 51,911,621 |
| | | 89,450,106 |
Renewable Electricity - 1.7% | | | |
Clearway Energy, Inc.: | | | |
Class A | | 166,124 | 3,893,947 |
Class C | | 24,900 | 616,773 |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | | 338,012 | 16,860,039 |
| | | 21,370,759 |
TOTAL INDEPENDENT POWER AND RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS | | | 110,820,865 |
Multi-Utilities - 20.1% | | | |
Multi-Utilities - 20.1% | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | 570,160 | 27,675,566 |
DTE Energy Co. | | 385,114 | 39,813,085 |
NiSource, Inc. | | 1,568,319 | 41,968,216 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | 810,303 | 49,493,307 |
Sempra | | 1,361,616 | 95,612,676 |
| | | 254,562,850 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.3% | | | |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation - 1.3% | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | 98,700 | 16,107,840 |
Water Utilities - 4.1% | | | |
Water Utilities - 4.1% | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | 372,400 | 51,666,776 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,054,550,805) | | | 1,244,344,533 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 0.1% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (b) (Cost $1,858,059) | | 1,857,687 | 1,858,059 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 98.4% (Cost $1,056,408,864) | 1,246,202,592 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.6% | 20,080,724 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 1,266,283,316 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 13,606,856 | 398,367,915 | 410,116,712 | 435,790 | - | - | 1,858,059 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 9,119,850 | 77,976,837 | 87,096,687 | 5,777 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
Total | 22,726,706 | 476,344,752 | 497,213,399 | 441,567 | - | - | 1,858,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 1,244,344,533 | 1,244,344,533 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 1,858,059 | 1,858,059 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 1,246,202,592 | 1,246,202,592 | - | - |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,054,550,805) | $ | 1,244,344,533 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $1,858,059) | | 1,858,059 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,056,408,864) | | | $ | 1,246,202,592 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $354) | | | | 358 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 17,586,906 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 463,616 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 5,570,782 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 29,617 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 3,747 |
Other receivables | | | | 29,734 |
Total assets | | | | 1,269,887,352 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 2,762,300 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 583,373 | | |
Transfer agent fee payable | | 204,481 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 31,515 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 22,367 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 3,604,036 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,266,283,316 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 1,092,181,051 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 174,102,265 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 1,266,283,316 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,266,283,316 ÷ 12,958,497 shares) | | | $ | 97.72 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 20,864,242 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $5,777 from security lending) | | | | 441,567 |
Total Income | | | | 21,305,809 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 3,626,292 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 1,213,444 | | |
Accounting fees | | 194,591 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 7,138 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 4,910 | | |
Registration fees | | 57,945 | | |
Audit | | 18,682 | | |
Legal | | 581 | | |
Interest | | 8,200 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 4,228 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 5,136,011 | | |
Expense reductions | | (43,663) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 5,092,348 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 16,213,461 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (14,619,655) | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (90) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | (14,619,745) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 34,573,646 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 426 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 34,574,072 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 19,954,327 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 36,167,788 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 16,213,461 | $ | 24,300,868 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | (14,619,745) | | 32,167,095 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 34,574,072 | | (78,850,488) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 36,167,788 | | (22,382,525) |
Distributions to shareholders | | (30,702,059) | | (62,216,948) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 192,027,766 | | 921,832,942 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 27,824,778 | | 57,299,028 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (311,800,904) | | (613,822,146) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (91,948,360) | | 365,309,824 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (86,482,631) | | 280,710,351 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 1,352,765,947 | | 1,072,055,596 |
End of period | $ | 1,266,283,316 | $ | 1,352,765,947 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,903,145 | | 8,651,956 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 273,502 | | 535,973 |
Redeemed | | (3,120,131) | | (5,965,477) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (943,484) | | 3,222,452 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 97.31 | $ | 100.38 | $ | 86.55 | $ | 91.20 | $ | 85.32 | $ | 76.75 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | 1.18 | | 1.82 | | 1.92 | | 1.61 | | 2.09 | | 2.06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 1.48 | | .04 D | | 14.72 | | (1.81) | | 5.99 | | 13.35 |
Total from investment operations | | 2.66 | | 1.86 | | 16.64 | | (.20) | | 8.08 | | 15.41 |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.84) | | (1.75) | | (1.71) | | (2.12) | | (1.94) | | (1.37) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | (1.42) | | (3.18) | | (1.10) | | (2.34) | | (.26) | | (5.46) |
Total distributions | | (2.25) E | | (4.93) | | (2.81) | | (4.45) E | | (2.20) | | (6.84) E |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 97.72 | $ | 97.31 | $ | 100.38 | $ | 86.55 | $ | 91.20 | $ | 85.32 |
Total Return F,G | | 2.65% | | 1.46% | | 19.19% | | (.05)% | | 9.34% | | 20.17% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,H,I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% J | | .74% | | .74% | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .74% J | | .74% | | .73% | | .76% | | .75% | | .78% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .74% J | | .74% | | .73% | | .75% | | .74% | | .76% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.35% J | | 1.74% | | 1.96% | | 1.88% | | 2.25% | | 2.45% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 1,266,283 | $ | 1,352,766 | $ | 1,072,056 | $ | 896,285 | $ | 1,247,009 | $ | 1,040,763 |
Portfolio turnover rate K | | 71% J | | 53% | | 37% | | 64% | | 65% L | | 97% L |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DThe amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
ETotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
FTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
GTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
HFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
IExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
JAnnualized.
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Utilities Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 affiliated 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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. 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. 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.
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 foreign currency transactions, partnerships and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $227,097,011 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (42,783,309) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $184,313,702 |
Tax cost | $1,061,888,890 |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Utilities Portfolio | 476,503,975 | 550,762,104 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (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 annualized rate of .18% of average net assets.
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Utilities Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Utilities Portfolio | $5,069 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Utilities Portfolio | Borrower | $11,022,200 | 5.36% | $8,200 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Utilities Portfolio | 15,858,484 | 19,724,995 | (1,638,730) |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Utilities Portfolio | $1,355 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Utilities Portfolio | $598 | $ - | $- |
8. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses by $164.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses in the amount of $43,499.
9. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
10. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities Portfolio | | | | .74% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,026.50 | | $ 3.77 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.42 | | $ 3.76 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Utilities Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons 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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund expenses, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the fund's total expense ratio 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contract). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813630.118
SELUTL-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Environment and Alternative Energy Fund
Fidelity® Natural Resources Fund
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Funds nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Microsoft Corp. | 12.6 | |
Linde PLC | 8.1 | |
Danaher Corp. | 7.5 | |
Tesla, Inc. | 6.9 | |
IBM Corp. | 5.4 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | 4.9 | |
Prologis (REIT), Inc. | 4.4 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.0 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 2.9 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | 2.8 | |
| 59.5 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Software | 12.6 | |
Chemicals | 9.4 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 8.8 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 8.2 | |
Electrical Equipment | 7.1 | |
Automobiles | 6.9 | |
IT Services | 6.2 | |
Electric Utilities | 5.6 | |
Machinery | 4.7 | |
Building Products | 4.5 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) | 4.4 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | 4.2 | |
Ground Transportation | 4.0 | |
Communications Equipment | 2.6 | |
Construction & Engineering | 1.9 | |
Professional Services | 1.9 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers | 1.8 | |
Containers & Packaging | 1.6 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 1.0 | |
Aerospace & Defense | 0.8 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 0.6 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 0.6 | |
Household Durables | 0.3 | |
|
Fidelity® Environment and Alternative Energy Fund
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.7% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8% | | | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | 17,430 | 1,285,637 |
Woodward, Inc. | | 21,670 | 2,803,448 |
| | | 4,089,085 |
Automobiles - 6.9% | | | |
Automobile Manufacturers - 6.9% | | | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | 135,320 | 34,923,386 |
Building Products - 4.5% | | | |
Building Products - 4.5% | | | |
Owens Corning | | 32,200 | 4,633,902 |
The AZEK Co., Inc. (a) | | 115,020 | 3,911,830 |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 68,500 | 14,060,310 |
| | | 22,606,042 |
Chemicals - 9.4% | | | |
Commodity Chemicals - 0.3% | | | |
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (a)(b) | | 187,480 | 1,674,196 |
Diversified Chemicals - 0.7% | | | |
The Chemours Co. LLC | | 103,770 | 3,530,255 |
Industrial Gases - 8.1% | | | |
Linde PLC | | 105,290 | 40,751,442 |
Specialty Chemicals - 0.3% | | | |
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (a)(b) | | 256,510 | 1,562,146 |
TOTAL CHEMICALS | | | 47,518,039 |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.2% | | | |
Environmental & Facilities Services - 4.2% | | | |
Clean Harbors, Inc. (a) | | 21,060 | 3,566,300 |
Republic Services, Inc. | | 98,380 | 14,179,509 |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | 22,710 | 3,573,419 |
| | | 21,319,228 |
Communications Equipment - 2.6% | | | |
Communications Equipment - 2.6% | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | | 67,360 | 13,150,693 |
Construction & Engineering - 1.9% | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 1.9% | | | |
AECOM | | 54,210 | 4,756,928 |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | 23,210 | 4,871,083 |
| | | 9,628,011 |
Containers & Packaging - 1.6% | | | |
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers - 1.6% | | | |
Ball Corp. | | 146,030 | 7,951,334 |
Electric Utilities - 5.6% | | | |
Electric Utilities - 5.6% | | | |
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. | | 511,060 | 7,285,051 |
ORSTED A/S (c) | | 63,060 | 4,059,893 |
PG&E Corp. (a) | | 607,280 | 9,898,664 |
Southern Co. | | 104,300 | 7,064,239 |
| | | 28,307,847 |
Electrical Equipment - 7.1% | | | |
Electrical Components & Equipment - 6.9% | | | |
Array Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 118,860 | 2,956,048 |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | 107,540 | 24,773,990 |
Fluence Energy, Inc. (a)(b) | | 122,480 | 3,227,348 |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | 106,320 | 4,187,945 |
| | | 35,145,331 |
Heavy Electrical Equipment - 0.2% | | | |
Bloom Energy Corp. Class A (a)(b) | | 63,290 | 948,717 |
TOTAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | | | 36,094,048 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.6% | | | |
Electronic Components - 0.6% | | | |
Coherent Corp. (a) | | 86,100 | 3,239,943 |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.0% | | | |
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services - 1.0% | | | |
Baker Hughes Co. Class A | | 137,030 | 4,959,116 |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 4.4% | | | |
Industrial REITs - 4.4% | | | |
Prologis (REIT), Inc. | | 180,820 | 22,457,844 |
Ground Transportation - 4.0% | | | |
Rail Transportation - 4.0% | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 91,810 | 20,250,532 |
Household Durables - 0.3% | | | |
Household Appliances - 0.3% | | | |
Chervon Holdings Ltd. | | 430,490 | 1,421,728 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.8% | | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 1.8% | | | |
RWE AG | | 214,500 | 8,852,492 |
IT Services - 6.2% | | | |
IT Consulting & Other Services - 6.2% | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | 44,940 | 4,008,648 |
IBM Corp. | | 186,170 | 27,335,341 |
| | | 31,343,989 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 8.2% | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 8.2% | | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | 30,910 | 3,742,274 |
Danaher Corp. | | 142,810 | 37,844,650 |
| | | 41,586,924 |
Machinery - 4.7% | | | |
Agricultural & Farm Machinery - 0.7% | | | |
Deere & Co. | | 9,290 | 3,817,633 |
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment - 2.2% | | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | 48,332 | 11,118,293 |
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components - 1.8% | | | |
Industrie de Nora SpA | | 107,040 | 2,077,632 |
Parker Hannifin Corp. | | 9,830 | 4,098,127 |
Timken Co. | | 36,100 | 2,758,762 |
| | | 8,934,521 |
TOTAL MACHINERY | | | 23,870,447 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.6% | | | |
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 0.6% | | | |
Neste OYJ | | 80,000 | 2,930,347 |
Professional Services - 1.9% | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 1.9% | | | |
KBR, Inc. | | 160,030 | 9,845,046 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 8.8% | | | |
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment - 0.8% | | | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 23,970 | 3,896,803 |
Semiconductors - 8.0% | | | |
Allegro MicroSystems LLC (a) | | 17,320 | 662,490 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | 80,650 | 14,660,557 |
First Solar, Inc. (a) | | 23,050 | 4,359,216 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 59,670 | 12,275,312 |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | | 90,040 | 8,865,338 |
| | | 40,822,913 |
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | | | 44,719,716 |
Software - 12.6% | | | |
Systems Software - 12.6% | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 193,910 | 63,555,940 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $411,786,276) | | | 504,621,777 |
| | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.0% | | | |
Electronic Components - 0.0% | | | |
CelLink Corp. Series D (a)(d)(e) (Cost $295,699) | | 14,200 | 175,086 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.3% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (f) | | 722,671 | 722,816 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (f)(g) | | 5,988,201 | 5,988,800 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $6,711,616) | | | 6,711,616 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.0% (Cost $418,793,591) | 511,508,479 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)% | (5,199,208) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 506,309,271 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $4,059,893 or 0.8% of net assets. |
(d) | Restricted securities (including private placements) - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $175,086 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(f) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(g) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost ($) |
CelLink Corp. Series D | 1/20/22 | 295,699 |
| | |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 480,638 | 36,267,204 | 36,025,026 | 59,190 | - | - | 722,816 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 5,110,325 | 57,535,636 | 56,657,161 | 39,512 | - | - | 5,988,800 | 0.0% |
Total | 5,590,963 | 93,802,840 | 92,682,187 | 98,702 | - | - | 6,711,616 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 504,621,777 | 504,621,777 | - | - |
|
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 175,086 | - | - | 175,086 |
|
Money Market Funds | 6,711,616 | 6,711,616 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 511,508,479 | 511,333,393 | - | 175,086 |
Fidelity® Environment and Alternative Energy Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $5,770,476) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $412,081,975) | $ | 504,796,863 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $6,711,616) | | 6,711,616 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $418,793,591) | | | $ | 511,508,479 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 506,610 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 105,765 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 991,540 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 9,048 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 1,199 |
Other receivables | | | | 8,703 |
Total assets | | | | 513,131,344 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $ | 476,739 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 219,817 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 114,409 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 22,308 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 5,988,800 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 6,822,073 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 506,309,271 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 527,272,699 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | (20,963,428) |
Net Assets | | | $ | 506,309,271 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($506,309,271 ÷ 16,280,260 shares) | | | $ | 31.10 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 3,510,415 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $39,512 from security lending) | | | | 98,702 |
Total Income | | | | 3,609,117 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,272,554 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 580,742 | | |
Accounting fees | | 85,749 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 9,672 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 1,969 | | |
Registration fees | | 20,058 | | |
Audit | | 21,584 | | |
Legal | | 337 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 1,746 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 1,994,411 | | |
Expense reductions | | (15,065) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 1,979,346 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 1,629,771 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 14,036,606 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 33,248 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 14,069,854 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers(net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $5,386) | | 37,349,526 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 2,080 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 37,351,606 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 51,421,460 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 53,051,231 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,629,771 | $ | 3,192,349 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 14,069,854 | | (103,186,796) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 37,351,606 | | 14,327,854 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 53,051,231 | | (85,666,593) |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (3,228,177) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 44,236,961 | | 106,568,582 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 3,006,815 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (63,582,751) | | (303,818,497) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (19,345,790) | | (194,243,100) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 33,705,441 | | (283,137,870) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 472,603,830 | | 755,741,700 |
End of period | $ | 506,309,271 | $ | 472,603,830 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,476,111 | | 3,656,658 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 111,940 |
Redeemed | | (2,164,731) | | (11,200,238) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (688,620) | | (7,431,640) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Environment and Alternative Energy Fund |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 27.85 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 30.16 | $ | 23.80 | $ | 24.92 | $ | 26.31 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .10 | | .15 | | .11 | | .24 | | .27 | | .24 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 3.15 | | (3.09) | | 3.46 | | 8.02 | | (.81) | | (.25) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.25 | | (2.94) | | 3.57 | | 8.26 | | (.54) | | (.01) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (.18) | | (.10) | | (.26) | | (.23) | | (.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | (2.66) | | (1.64) | | (.35) | | (1.16) |
Total distributions | | - | | (.18) | | (2.76) | | (1.90) | | (.58) | | (1.38) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.10 | $ | 27.85 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 30.16 | $ | 23.80 | $ | 24.92 |
Total Return D,E | | 11.67% | | (9.46)% | | 11.02% | | 38.97% | | (2.35)% | | .39% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,F,G | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .82% H | | .79% | | .79% | | .85% | | .85% | | .87% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .82% H | | .79% | | .79% | | .85% | | .85% | | .87% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .82% H | | .79% | | .79% | | .85% | | .85% | | .87% |
Net investment income (loss) | | .67% H | | .52% | | .33% | | .95% | | 1.08% | | .96% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 506,309 | $ | 472,604 | $ | 755,742 | $ | 373,982 | $ | 181,456 | $ | 160,960 |
Portfolio turnover rate I | | 56% H | | 34% | | 89% | | 28% | | 49% | | 62% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DTotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
FFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
GExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
HAnnualized.
IAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 19.9 | |
Hess Corp. | 7.5 | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | 6.7 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 6.5 | |
MEG Energy Corp. | 5.0 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | 4.9 | |
Phillips 66 Co. | 4.0 | |
Weatherford International PLC | 3.8 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 3.3 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 3.0 | |
| 64.6 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 63.6 | |
Metals & Mining | 12.8 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 12.2 | |
Containers & Packaging | 5.9 | |
Chemicals | 4.7 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Fidelity® Natural Resources Fund
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.2% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Chemicals - 4.7% | | | |
Commodity Chemicals - 1.9% | | | |
Cabot Corp. | | 28,300 | 2,050,618 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 106,300 | 10,499,251 |
| | | 12,549,869 |
Industrial Gases - 2.0% | | | |
Linde PLC | | 33,700 | 13,043,248 |
Specialty Chemicals - 0.8% | | | |
Celanese Corp. Class A | | 43,000 | 5,433,480 |
TOTAL CHEMICALS | | | 31,026,597 |
Containers & Packaging - 5.9% | | | |
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers - 4.3% | | | |
Aptargroup, Inc. | | 76,500 | 10,140,840 |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | 100,300 | 9,293,798 |
Greif, Inc. Class A | | 120,200 | 8,725,318 |
| | | 28,159,956 |
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials - 1.6% | | | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | 58,300 | 10,982,554 |
TOTAL CONTAINERS & PACKAGING | | | 39,142,510 |
Energy Equipment & Services - 12.2% | | | |
Oil & Gas Drilling - 1.4% | | | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (a) | | 134,600 | 2,001,502 |
Noble Corp. PLC | | 44,700 | 2,357,478 |
Valaris Ltd. (a) | | 61,200 | 4,609,584 |
| | | 8,968,564 |
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services - 10.8% | | | |
Expro Group Holdings NV (a) | | 745,900 | 17,536,109 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 280,900 | 16,561,864 |
TechnipFMC PLC | | 645,400 | 12,288,416 |
Weatherford International PLC (a) | | 282,564 | 25,012,565 |
| | | 71,398,954 |
TOTAL ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES | | | 80,367,518 |
Metals & Mining - 12.8% | | | |
Copper - 6.3% | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | 727,400 | 19,541,607 |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | 546,300 | 21,802,833 |
| | | 41,344,440 |
Diversified Metals & Mining - 1.6% | | | |
E3 Lithium Ltd. (a) | | 52,200 | 153,370 |
Horizonte Minerals PLC (a) | | 1,985,500 | 3,282,377 |
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (a) | | 767,600 | 6,828,413 |
| | | 10,264,160 |
Gold - 4.9% | | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (United States) | | 150,000 | 7,276,500 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | 110,000 | 15,847,099 |
Newmont Corp. | | 236,200 | 9,311,004 |
| | | 32,434,603 |
TOTAL METALS & MINING | | | 84,043,203 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 63.6% | | | |
Coal & Consumable Fuels - 0.8% | | | |
Cameco Corp. (b) | | 140,753 | 5,207,861 |
Integrated Oil & Gas - 27.8% | | | |
Equinor ASA sponsored ADR | | 260,500 | 7,963,485 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 1,182,400 | 131,471,057 |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | 774,700 | 43,992,548 |
| | | 183,427,090 |
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - 25.5% | | | |
Africa Oil Corp. | | 6,544,100 | 15,740,323 |
Athabasca Oil Corp. (a)(b) | | 3,196,100 | 8,870,171 |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | 660,800 | 42,747,152 |
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. (a) | | 5,573,500 | 1,154,959 |
Hess Corp. | | 320,500 | 49,517,250 |
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (a) | | 2,335,800 | 17,004,624 |
MEG Energy Corp. (a) | | 1,821,912 | 32,590,004 |
| | | 167,624,483 |
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 9.5% | | | |
PBF Energy, Inc. Class A | | 79,700 | 3,737,133 |
Phillips 66 Co. | | 232,416 | 26,532,611 |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 247,600 | 32,163,240 |
| | | 62,432,984 |
TOTAL OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS | | | 418,692,418 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $400,180,054) | | | 653,272,246 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.1% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (c) | | 3,523,623 | 3,524,328 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (c)(d) | | 4,151,426 | 4,151,841 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $7,676,169) | | | 7,676,169 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.3% (Cost $407,856,223) | 660,948,415 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.3)% | (2,298,591) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 658,649,824 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(c) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(d) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 8,697,934 | 70,325,294 | 75,498,900 | 77,753 | - | - | 3,524,328 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 5,144,250 | 72,014,693 | 73,007,102 | 44,639 | - | - | 4,151,841 | 0.0% |
Total | 13,842,184 | 142,339,987 | 148,506,002 | 122,392 | - | - | 7,676,169 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 653,272,246 | 653,272,246 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 7,676,169 | 7,676,169 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 660,948,415 | 660,948,415 | - | - |
Fidelity® Natural Resources Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $3,990,515) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $400,180,054) | $ | 653,272,246 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $7,676,169) | | 7,676,169 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $407,856,223) | | | $ | 660,948,415 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $19) | | | | 24 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 1,041,169 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 313,932 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 2,094,075 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 40,460 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 2,771 |
Other receivables | | | | 97,094 |
Total assets | | | | 664,537,940 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $ | 592,269 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 625,633 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 282,055 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 118,593 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 117,725 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 4,151,841 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 5,888,116 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 658,649,824 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 660,528,452 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | (1,878,628) |
Net Assets | | | $ | 658,649,824 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($658,649,824 ÷ 15,261,440 shares) | | | $ | 43.16 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 8,475,775 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $44,639 from security lending) | | | | 122,392 |
Total Income | | | | 8,598,167 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 1,800,960 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 653,262 | | |
Accounting fees | | 110,979 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 17,604 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 2,551 | | |
Registration fees | | 31,129 | | |
Audit | | 17,951 | | |
Legal | | 773 | | |
Interest | | 9,931 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,519 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 2,647,659 | | |
Expense reductions | | (21,527) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 2,626,132 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 5,972,035 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 12,524,266 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | (12,010) | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 12,512,256 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 21,642,906 | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 283 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | 21,643,189 |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 34,155,445 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 40,127,480 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 5,972,035 | $ | 16,561,675 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 12,512,256 | | 15,932,931 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 21,643,189 | | 64,590,252 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 40,127,480 | | 97,084,858 |
Distributions to shareholders | | (1,209,586) | | (18,584,123) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 74,660,707 | | 634,417,680 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | 1,123,291 | | 17,432,108 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (268,481,148) | | (515,954,973) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (192,697,150) | | 135,894,815 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (153,779,256) | | 214,395,550 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 812,429,080 | | 598,033,530 |
End of period | $ | 658,649,824 | $ | 812,429,080 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 1,863,585 | | 16,884,073 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | 26,970 | | 466,676 |
Redeemed | | (6,950,644) | | (14,503,991) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (5,060,089) | | 2,846,758 |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Natural Resources Fund |
|
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 39.98 | $ | 34.22 | $ | 23.21 | $ | 20.59 | $ | 25.55 | $ | 27.51 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .34 | | .83 | | .51 | | .30 | | .30 | | .29 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2.90 | | 5.87 | | 10.91 | | 2.69 | | (4.88) | | (1.97) |
Total from investment operations | | 3.24 | | 6.70 | | 11.42 | | 2.99 | | (4.58) | | (1.68) |
Distributions from net investment income | | (.06) | | (.94) | | (.41) | | (.37) | | (.30) | | (.28) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.08) | | - D |
Total distributions | | (.06) | | (.94) | | (.41) | | (.37) | | (.38) | | (.28) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 43.16 | $ | 39.98 | $ | 34.22 | $ | 23.21 | $ | 20.59 | $ | 25.55 |
Total Return E,F | | 8.12% | | 19.78% | | 49.71% | | 14.76% | | (18.25)% | | (6.06)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .77% I | | .77% | | .82% | | .89% | | .84% | | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .76% I | | .77% | | .81% | | .89% | | .84% | | .81% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .76% I | | .77% | | .81% | | .88% | | .84% | | .80% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1.74% I | | 2.21% | | 1.84% | | 1.62% | | 1.18% | | 1.02% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 658,650 | $ | 812,429 | $ | 598,034 | $ | 292,887 | $ | 315,533 | $ | 424,167 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 28% I | | 74% | | 98% | | 90% | | 8% | | 26% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DAmount represents less than .005%.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund and Fidelity Natural Resources Fund (the Funds) are non-diversified funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust). Each Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated 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 Funds invest primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries. Fidelity Natural Resources Fund may also invest in certain precious metals.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. Each Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of each Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated each Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages each Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. Each Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
Each 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 - unadjusted 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 each 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 Funds' 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 for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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 Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 90,794 |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each 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. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each 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 each Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, partnerships, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred Trustee compensation and capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
| Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $419,560,337 | $112,950,450 | $(21,002,308) | $91,948,142 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 411,598,570 | 253,089,716 | (3,739,871) | 249,349,845 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
| Short-term | Long-term | Total capital loss carryforward |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $(90,583,038) | $(34,476,402) | $(125,059,440) |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | (93,181,409) | (174,488,777) | (267,670,186) |
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | 137,205,386 | 153,819,185 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 97,134,643 | 271,288,156 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annualized management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
| Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | .30% | .22% | .52% |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Funds' 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, transfer agent fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates expressed as a percentage of average net assets:
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | .24% |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | .19% |
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $ 3,922 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 3,151 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), each Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing each Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. 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 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | Borrower | $2,589,962 | 5.17% | $9,669 |
| | | | |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | 6,955,767 | 11,022,612 | 2,346,782 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 13,812,764 | 12,900,155 | 2,263,414 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $455 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 729 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $4,097 | $ 10,756 | $- |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | $ 4,544 | $ - | $- |
8. Bank Borrowings.
Each Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. Each 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. Any open loans, including accrued interest, at period end are presented under the caption "Notes payable" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
| Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | $576,333 | 5.46% | $262 |
9. Expense Reductions.
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses as follows:
| Amount |
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | $15,065 |
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund | 21,527 |
10. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity® Environment and Alternative Energy Fund | | | | .82% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,116.70 | | $ 4.36 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.01 | | $ 4.17 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity® Natural Resources Fund | | | | .76% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,081.20 | | $ 3.98 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.32 | | $ 3.86 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund
Fidelity Natural Resources Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of each fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for each fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of each fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue each fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of each fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under each fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of each fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of each fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on each fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that each fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to each fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of each fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of each fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of each fund; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with each fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as each fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that each fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the funds, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of each fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered each fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for each fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance. For Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Fund, the fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended February 28, 2023, and as a result, the Board continues to engage in discussions with FMR about the steps it is taking to address the fund's performance.
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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of each fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of each fund's management fee and total expenses, the Board considered each fund's management fee rate 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 that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for each fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to each fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of each fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of each fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that each fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of each fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that each fund's total expense ratio 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 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with each fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contracts). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that each fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.9901476.102
EAE-NRF-SANN-1023
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Energy Sector
Energy Portfolio
Semi-Annual Report
August 31, 2023
Contents
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 1-800-544-8544 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. © 2023 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.institutional.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 24.7 | |
Chevron Corp. | 6.0 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 4.8 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 4.3 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 4.2 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 4.2 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada) | 4.2 | |
Halliburton Co. | 4.0 | |
Hess Corp. | 3.9 | |
ConocoPhillips Co. | 3.9 | |
| 64.2 | |
|
Industries (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 81.8 | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 17.3 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers | 0.5 | |
|
Geographic Diversification (% of Fund's net assets) |
|
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities). Percentages are adjusted for the effect of derivatives, if applicable. |
|
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Energy Equipment & Services - 17.3% | | | |
Oil & Gas Drilling - 2.4% | | | |
Noble Corp. PLC | | 261,900 | 13,812,606 |
Odfjell Drilling Ltd. | | 1,535,318 | 5,213,181 |
Shelf Drilling Ltd. (a)(b) | | 1,347,589 | 3,644,119 |
Valaris Ltd. (a) | | 488,000 | 36,756,160 |
| | | 59,426,066 |
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services - 14.9% | | | |
Halliburton Co. | | 2,559,200 | 98,836,304 |
Nextier Oilfield Solutions, Inc. (a) | | 3,418,500 | 36,270,285 |
NOV, Inc. | | 872,400 | 18,433,812 |
Oceaneering International, Inc. (a) | | 843,230 | 19,217,212 |
ProFrac Holding Corp. (a)(c) | | 633,700 | 6,970,700 |
ProPetro Holding Corp. (a) | | 850,601 | 8,199,794 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 1,968,869 | 116,084,516 |
TechnipFMC PLC | | 3,115,972 | 59,328,107 |
| | | 363,340,730 |
TOTAL ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES | | | 422,766,796 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.5% | | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.5% | | | |
Vistra Corp. | | 399,800 | 12,561,716 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 81.8% | | | |
Integrated Oil & Gas - 41.7% | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. | | 97,500 | 1,943,175 |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada) | | 5,104,706 | 101,776,776 |
Chevron Corp. | | 920,217 | 148,246,959 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 5,437,046 | 604,545,143 |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | 444,600 | 25,247,305 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 1,641,915 | 103,095,843 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. warrants 8/3/27 (a) | | 99,550 | 4,066,618 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. (c) | | 933,100 | 31,607,450 |
| | | 1,020,529,269 |
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - 25.3% | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. (a) | | 1,095,900 | 30,323,553 |
APA Corp. | | 797,000 | 34,940,480 |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | 1,623,980 | 105,068,333 |
Chord Energy Corp. | | 78,652 | 12,702,298 |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | 152,754 | 12,559,434 |
ConocoPhillips Co. | | 797,366 | 94,910,475 |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | 326,598 | 9,206,798 |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 544,400 | 27,813,396 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | 146,700 | 22,266,126 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | 235,164 | 30,246,794 |
EQT Corp. | | 244,300 | 10,558,646 |
Hess Corp. | | 617,700 | 95,434,650 |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A | | 293,900 | 6,700,920 |
National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (a) | | 1,808,118 | 8,226,937 |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. | | 123,860 | 5,181,064 |
Ovintiv, Inc. (c) | | 687,600 | 32,289,696 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 156,466 | 37,227,955 |
Range Resources Corp. | | 1,112,500 | 36,022,750 |
SM Energy Co. | | 222,200 | 9,401,282 |
| | | 621,081,587 |
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 9.3% | | | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 716,792 | 102,336,394 |
Phillips 66 Co. | | 287,873 | 32,863,582 |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 716,100 | 93,021,390 |
| | | 228,221,366 |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation - 5.5% | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | 501,412 | 81,830,438 |
Energy Transfer LP | | 3,322,800 | 44,758,116 |
Golar LNG Ltd. | | 370,433 | 8,186,569 |
| | | 134,775,123 |
TOTAL OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS | | | 2,004,607,345 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,327,813,614) | | | 2,439,935,857 |
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.4% |
| | Shares | Value ($) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (d) | | 5,066,020 | 5,067,033 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (d)(e) | | 52,830,806 | 52,836,089 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $57,903,122) | | | 57,903,122 |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.0% (Cost $1,385,716,736) | 2,497,838,979 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.0)% | (48,494,673) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | 2,449,344,306 |
| |
Legend
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $3,644,119 or 0.1% of net assets. |
(c) | Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
(d) | Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(e) | Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
Affiliated Central Funds
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
Affiliate | Value, beginning of period ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales Proceeds ($) | Dividend Income ($) | Realized Gain (loss) ($) | Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ($) | Value, end of period ($) | % ownership, end of period |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% | 613 | 70,568,803 | 65,502,383 | 35,350 | - | - | 5,067,033 | 0.0% |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% | 46,148,408 | 535,484,315 | 528,796,634 | 39,382 | - | - | 52,836,089 | 0.2% |
Total | 46,149,021 | 606,053,118 | 594,299,017 | 74,732 | - | - | 57,903,122 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total ($) | Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
|
Common Stocks | 2,439,935,857 | 2,439,935,857 | - | - |
|
Money Market Funds | 57,903,122 | 57,903,122 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | 2,497,838,979 | 2,497,838,979 | - | - |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $50,162,539) - See accompanying schedule: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,327,813,614) | $ | 2,439,935,857 | | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $57,903,122) | | 57,903,122 | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,385,716,736) | | | $ | 2,497,838,979 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | 29,135,911 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | | 1,609,673 |
Dividends receivable | | | | 9,596,734 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | | | 25,811 |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 7,238 |
Other receivables | | | | 432,025 |
Total assets | | | | 2,538,646,371 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable to custodian bank | $ | 471,782 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | 31,616,321 | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | 2,531,101 | | |
Accrued management fee | | 1,054,195 | | |
Other affiliated payables | | 391,148 | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | 402,037 | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | 52,835,481 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 89,302,065 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,449,344,306 |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid in capital | | | $ | 2,371,964,777 |
Total accumulated earnings (loss) | | | | 77,379,529 |
Net Assets | | | $ | 2,449,344,306 |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,449,344,306 ÷ 41,005,660 shares) | | | $ | 59.73 |
Statement of Operations |
| | | | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 36,835,868 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $39,382 from security lending) | | | | 74,732 |
Total Income | | | | 36,910,600 |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | $ | 6,448,436 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | 2,100,929 | | |
Accounting fees | | 323,836 | | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | 36,985 | | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | | 9,362 | | |
Registration fees | | 69,901 | | |
Audit | | 19,228 | | |
Legal | | 2,057 | | |
Interest | | 82,221 | | |
Miscellaneous | | 8,266 | | |
Total expenses before reductions | | 9,101,221 | | |
Expense reductions | | (77,831) | | |
Total expenses after reductions | | | | 9,023,390 |
Net Investment income (loss) | | | | 27,887,210 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | 152,750,973 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | 29,431 | | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | | | 152,780,404 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | (6,840,409) | | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | 731 | | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (6,839,678) |
Net gain (loss) | | | | 145,940,726 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 173,827,936 |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | Six months ended August 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | | Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Operations | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 27,887,210 | $ | 79,896,791 |
Net realized gain (loss) | | 152,780,404 | | 62,550,606 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (6,839,678) | | 379,242,037 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 173,827,936 | | 521,689,434 |
Distributions to shareholders | | - | | (76,651,144) |
| | | | |
Share transactions | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of shares | | 249,360,237 | | 2,107,751,018 |
Reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 71,674,644 |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (814,553,629) | | (2,191,394,921) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | (565,193,392) | | (11,969,259) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | (391,365,456) | | 433,069,031 |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 2,840,709,762 | | 2,407,640,731 |
End of period | $ | 2,449,344,306 | $ | 2,840,709,762 |
| | | | |
Other Information | | | | |
Shares | | | | |
Sold | | 4,547,970 | | 39,822,947 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | | - | | 1,340,218 |
Redeemed | | (15,248,443) | | (42,677,565) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (10,700,473) | | (1,514,400) |
| | | | |
Financial Highlights
| | Six months ended (Unaudited) August 31, 2023 | | Years ended February 28, 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 A | | 2019 |
Selected Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 54.94 | $ | 45.24 | $ | 29.25 | $ | 26.79 | $ | 37.50 | $ | 41.01 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) B,C | | .62 | | 1.46 | | .96 | | .99 D | | .71 | | .49 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 4.17 | | 9.64 | | 15.82 | | 2.27 | | (10.76) | | (3.51) |
Total from investment operations | | 4.79 | | 11.10 | | 16.78 | | 3.26 | | (10.05) | | (3.02) |
Distributions from net investment income | | - | | (1.40) | | (.79) | | (.80) | | (.64) | | (.48) |
Distributions from net realized gain | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (.02) | | (.01) |
Total distributions | | - | | (1.40) | | (.79) | | (.80) | | (.66) | | (.49) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 59.73 | $ | 54.94 | $ | 45.24 | $ | 29.25 | $ | 26.79 | $ | 37.50 |
Total Return E,F | | 8.72% | | 24.63% | | 58.37% | | 13.03% | | (27.24)% | | (7.30)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | | .74% I | | .73% | | .77% | | .85% | | .81% | | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | | .73% I | | .73% | | .77% | | .85% | | .81% | | .78% |
Expenses net of all reductions | | .73% I | | .73% | | .77% | | .84% | | .80% | | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2.26% I | | 2.75% | | 2.79% | | 4.50% D | | 2.00% | | 1.12% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ | 2,449,344 | $ | 2,840,710 | $ | 2,407,641 | $ | 980,644 | $ | 676,312 | $ | 1,152,173 |
Portfolio turnover rate J | | 14% I | | 43% | | 56% K | | 31% | | 79% | | 59% |
AFor the year ended February 29.
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
DNet investment income per share reflects one or more large, non-recurring dividend(s) which amounted to $.15 per share. Excluding such non-recurring dividend(s), the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 3.82%.
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
IAnnualized.
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
KThe portfolio turnover rate does not include the assets acquired in the merger.
For the period ended August 31, 2023
1. Organization.
Energy Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 affiliated 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 invests primarily in securities of companies whose principal business activities fall within specific industries.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest 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 Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
Fidelity Central Fund | Investment Manager | Investment Objective | Investment Practices | Expense RatioA |
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds | Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) | Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity. | Short-term Investments | Less than .005% |
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters.
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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, 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. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
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. 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.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, deferred Trustee compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $1,119,013,142 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (12,189,922) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $1,106,823,220 |
Tax cost | $1,391,015,759 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
Short-term | $(463,978,664) |
Long-term | (736,184,311) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $(1,200,162,975) |
Due to a merger in a prior period, approximately $390,759,990 of the Fund's realized losses are subject to limitation. Due to this limitation, the Fund will only be permitted to use approximately $2,077,904 of those capital losses per year to offset gains. These realized losses were acquired from Select Natural Gas Portfolio when it merged into the Fund on November 19, 2021.
Due to a merger in a prior period, approximately $320,127,296 of the Fund's realized losses and a portion of the Fund's unrealized losses are subject to limitation. Due to this limitation, the Fund will only be permitted to use approximately $3,367,549 of those capital losses per year to offset gains. These realized and unrealized losses were acquired from Select Energy Service Portfolio when it merged into the Fund on November 19, 2021.
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
Energy Portfolio | 174,201,909 | 716,255,917 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .22% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annualized management fee rate was .52% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (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 annualized rate of .17% of average net assets.
Accounting 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. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annualized rates:
| % of Average Net Assets |
Energy Portfolio | .03 |
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed 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 as follows:
| Amount |
Energy Portfolio | $12,142 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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 |
Energy Portfolio | Borrower | $ 6,217,568 | 5.13% | $77,892 |
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | Realized Gain (Loss) ($) |
Energy Portfolio | 13,813,068 | 29,410,902 | 4,184,700 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
| Amount |
Energy Portfolio | $2,639 |
7. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A 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. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
| Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS | Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS | Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End |
Energy Portfolio | $4,206 | $- | $- |
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. Any open loans, including accrued interest, at period end are presented under the caption "Notes payable" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
| Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Energy Portfolio | $2,242,231 | 5.35% | $4,329 |
9. Expense Reductions.
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses in the amount of $77,831.
10. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023). |
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 for a class/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | | | Annualized Expense Ratio- A | | Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value August 31, 2023 | | Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Portfolio | | | | .73% | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,087.20 | | $ 3.83 |
Hypothetical-B | | | | | | $ 1,000 | | $ 1,021.47 | | $ 3.71 |
|
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B 5% return per year before expenses
C Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 366 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Energy Portfolio
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review 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 joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel 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 the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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 considered 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, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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. The Board also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year relating to fund investment performance. 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 considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons 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. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund expenses, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure of the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
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 with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the fund's total expense ratio 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 information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes 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 ("group assets" as defined in the management contract). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
1.813654.118
SELNR-SANN-1023
Item 2.
Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not applicable.
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not applicable.
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 Fidelity Select Portfolios’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11.
Controls and Procedures
(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Fidelity Select Portfolios’s (the “Trust”) disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the Trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(a)(ii) There was no change in the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12.
Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management
Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13.
Exhibits
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 Select Portfolios
| |
By: | /s/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
|
|
Date: | October 23, 2023 |
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/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
|
|
Date: | October 23, 2023 |
| |
By: | /s/John J. Burke III |
| John J. Burke III |
| Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
Date: | October 23, 2023 |