SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 2-83295)
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 [X]
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 811-3723)
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [X]
Amendment No. [ ]
Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
82 Devonshire St., Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number: 617-563-7000
Arthur S. Loring, Secretary
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective
( ) immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b).
( ) on ( ) pursuant to paragraph (b).
( ) 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1).
(x) on March 28, 1997 pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485.
( ) 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2).
( ) on ( ) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485.
If appropriate, check the following box:
( ) this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed
post-effective amendment.
Registrant has filed a declaration pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and intends to file the Notice required by
such Rule before April 1, 1997.
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL FUNDS:
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
FIDELITY NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
FORM N-1A
ITEM NUMBER PROSPECTUS SECTION
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1 .............................. Cover Page
2 a .............................. Expenses
b, c .............................. Contents; The Funds at a Glance; Who May Want
to Invest
3 a .............................. Financial Highlights
b .............................. *
c,d .............................. Performance
4 a i............................. Charter
ii........................... The Funds at a Glance; Investment Principles and
Risks
b .............................. *
c .............................. Who May Want to Invest; Investment Principles
and Risks
5 a .............................. Charter
b i............................. Cover Page; The Funds at a Glance; Doing
Business with Fidelity; Charter
ii........................... Charter;
iii.......................... Expenses; Breakdown of Expenses
c .............................. Charter
d .............................. Charter; Breakdown of Expenses
e .............................. Cover Page; Charter
f .............................. Expenses
g i............................. Charter
ii............................ *
5 A .............................. Performance
6 a i............................. Charter
ii........................... How to Buy Shares; How to Sell Shares;
Transaction Details; Exchange Restrictions
iii.......................... Charter
b ............................. Charter
c .............................. Transaction Details; Exchange Restrictions
d .............................. *
e .............................. Doing Business with Fidelity; How to Buy Shares;
How to Sell Shares; Investor Services
f, g .............................. Dividends, Capital Gains, and Taxes
7 a .............................. Cover Page; Charter
b .............................. Expenses; How to Buy Shares; Transaction Details
c .............................. *
d .............................. How to Buy Shares
e .............................. *
f .............................. Breakdown of Expenses
8 .............................. How to Sell Shares; Investor Services; Transaction
Details; Exchange Restrictions
9 .............................. *
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* Not Applicable
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ITEM NUMBER STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION
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10, 11 ............................ Cover Page
12 ............................ Description of the Trusts
13 a - c ............................ Investment Policies and Limitations
d ............................ Portfolio Transactions
14 a - c ............................ Trustees and Officers
15 a, b ............................ *
c ............................ *
16 a i ............................ FMR; Portfolio Transactions
ii ............................ Trustees and Officers
iii ............................ Management Contracts
b ............................ Management Contracts
c, d ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
e ............................ *
f ............................ Distribution and Service Plans
g ............................ *
h ............................ Description of the Trusts
i ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
17 a ............................ Portfolio Transactions
b ............................ Portfolio Transactions
c ............................ Portfolio Transactions
d, e ............................ *
18 a ............................ Description of the Trusts
b ............................ *
19 a ............................ Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
b ............................ Additional Purchase and Redemption Information;
Valuation of Portfolio Securities
c ............................ *
20 Distributions and Taxes
21 a, b ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
c ............................ *
22 a, b ............................ *
23 ............................ Financial Statements
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* Not Applicable
FIDELITY
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL
FUNDS
Please read this prospectus before investing, and keep it on file for
future reference. It contains important information, including how each
fund invests and the services available to shareholders.
To learn more about each fund and its investments, you can obtain a copy of
each fund's most recent financial report and portfolio listing, or a copy
of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated March 28, 1997 . The
SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and
is available along with other related materials on the SEC's Internet
Web site (http://www.sec.gov). The SAI is incorporated herein by
reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). For a free copy of
either document, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8888.
Investments in the money market fund are neither insured nor guaranteed by
the U.S. Government, and there can be no assurance that the fund will
maintain a stable $1.00 share price.
THE MONEY MARKET FUND MAY INVEST A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS
IN THE SECURITIES OF A SINGLE ISSUER AND THEREFORE MAY BE RISKIER THAN
OTHER TYPES OF MONEY MARKET FUNDS.
Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by,
any depository institution. Shares are not insured by the FDIC, Federal
Reserve Board, or any other agency, and are subject to investment risks,
including possible loss of principal amount invested.
LIKE ALL MUTUAL
FUNDS, THESE
SECURITIES HAVE NOT
BEEN APPROVED OR
DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR ANY
STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION, NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR ANY
STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION PASSED
UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
NFR-pro-0397
Each of these funds seeks a high level of current income free from federal
income tax and New York State and City income taxes. The funds have
different strategies, however, and carry varying degrees of risk and yield
potential.
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
(fund number 092, trading symbol FNYXX)
FIDELITY NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(fund number 095, trading symbol FNTIX)
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(fund number 071, trading symbol FTFMX)
PROSPECTUS
MARCH 28, 1997(FIDELITY_LOGO_GRAPHIC) 82 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON, MA
02109
CONTENTS
KEY FACTS 3 THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
EXPENSES Each fund's yearly
operating expenses.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS A summary
of each fund's financial data.
PERFORMANCE How each fund has
done over time.
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL 11 CHARTER How each fund is
organized.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
Each fund's overall approach to
investing.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES How
operating costs are calculated and
what they include.
YOUR ACCOUNT DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS Different
ways to set up your account.
HOW TO BUY SHARES Opening an
account and making additional
investments.
HOW TO SELL SHARES Taking money
out and closing your account.
INVESTOR SERVICES Services to
help you manage your account.
SHAREHOLDER AND DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS,
ACCOUNT POLICIES AND TAXES
TRANSACTION DETAILS Share price
calculations and the timing of
purchases and redemptions.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
KEY FACTS
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
MANAGEMENT: Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the management
arm of Fidelity Investments, which was established in 1946 and is now
America's largest mutual fund manager. FMR Texas Inc. (FMR Texas), a
subsidiary of FMR, chooses investments forNew York Municipal Money Market .
As with any mutual fund, there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
goal.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents while maintaining
a stable $1.00 share price.
STRATEGY: Invests in high-quality, short-term municipal money market
securities whose interest is free from federal income tax and New York
State and City income taxes.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
NEW YORK INSURED
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents.
STRATEGY: Invests mainly in municipal securities that are covered by
insurance guaranteeing the timely payment of principal and interest, and
whose interest is free from federal income tax and New York State and City
income taxes.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
NEW YORK INCOME
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents.
STRATEGY: Invests normally in investment-grade municipal securities
whose interest is free from federal income tax and New York State and City
income taxes.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
These non-diversified funds may be appropriate for investors in higher tax
brackets who seek high current income that is free from federal and New
York State and City income taxes. Each fund's level of risk and potential
reward, depend on the quality and maturity of its investments. New York
Municipal Money Market is managed to keep its share price stable at $1.00.
New York Insured Municipal Income and New York Municipal Income with their
broader range of investments, have the potential for higher yields, but
also carry a higher degree of risk. The Insured fund provides a high degree
of credit quality because insurance covers the timely payment of interest
and principal. However, the cost of the insurance lowers the fund's yield.
You should consider your investment objective and tolerance for risk when
making an investment decision.
The value of the funds' investments and the income they generate will vary
from day to day, and generally reflect interest rates, market conditions,
and other federal and state political and economic news. When you sell your
shares of New York Insured Municipal Income and New York Municipal Income,
they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them. By themselves,
these funds do not constitute a balanced investment plan.
Non-diversified funds may invest a greater portion of their assets in
securities of individual issuers than diversified funds. As a result,
changes in the market value of a single issuer could cause greater
fluctuations in share value than would occur in a more diversified fund.
THE SPECTRUM OF
FIDELITY FUNDS
Broad categories of Fidelity
funds are presented here in
order of ascending risk.
Generally, investors seeking
to maximize return must
assume greater risk. The
funds in this prospectus are
in the INCOME category,
except for New York
Municipal Money Market,
which is in the MONEY MARKET
category.
(right arrow) MONEY MARKET Seeks
income and stability by
investing in high-quality,
short-term investments.
(right arrow) INCOME Seeks income by
investing in bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH AND INCOME
Seeks long-term growth and
income by investing in stocks
and bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH Seeks long-term
growth by investing mainly in
stocks.
(checkmark)
EXPENSES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES are charges you may pay when you
buyor sell shares of a fund. In addition, you may be charged an annual
account maintenance fee if your account balance falls below $2,500. See
"Transaction Details," page 31, for an explanation of how and when these
charges apply.
Maximum sales charge on purchases None
and reinvested distributions
Deferred sales charge on redemptions None
Exchange fee None
Annual account maintenance fee (for accounts under $2,500) $12.0
0
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES are paid out of each fund's assets. Each
fund pays a management fee to FMR. It also incurs other expenses for
services such as maintaining shareholder records and furnishing shareholder
statements and financial reports. A fund's expenses are factored into its
share price or dividends and are not charged directly to shareholder
accounts (see page ).
The following figures are based on historical expenses, and are
calculated as a percentage of average net assets. Each fund has entered
into arrangements with its custodian and transfer agent whereby interest
earned on uninvested cash balances is used to reduce custodian and transfer
agent expenses. Including these reductions, the total operating expenses
presented in the table would have been __% for New York Municipal Money
Market, __% for New York Insured Municipal Income and __% for New York
Municipal Income.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
NEW YORK INSURED
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
NEW YORK INCOME
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
EXAMPLES: Let's say, hypothetically, that each fund's annual return is 5%
and that its operating expenses are exactly as just described. For every
$1,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you
close your account after the number of years indicated:
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
After 1 year $
After 3 years $
After 5 years $
After 10 years $
NEW YORK INSURED
After 1 year $
After 3 years $
After 5 years $
After 10 years $
NEW YORK INCOME
After 1 year $
After 3 years $
After 5 years $
After 10 years $
These examples illustrate the effect of expenses, but are not meant to
suggest actual or expected costs or returns, all of which may vary.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The tables that follow are included in the funds' Annual Report and have
been audited by [Price Waterhouse, LLP], independent accountants. Their
reports on the financial statements and financial highlights are included
in the Annual Report. The financial statements and financial highlights are
incorporated by reference into (are legally a part of) the funds' Statement
of Additional Information.
[Financial Highlights to be filed by subsequent amendment.]
PERFORMANCE
Mutual fund performance can be measured as TOTAL RETURN or YIELD. The total
returns that follow are based on historical fund results.
Each fund's fiscal year runs from February 1 through January 31. The tables
below show each fund's performance over past fiscal years, with each
fund's performance compared to different measures, including a
comparative index and a competitive funds average for the bond
funds and a measure of inflation for the money market fund. Data for
the comparative indexes for New York Insured Municipal Income and New York
Municipal Income is available only from June 30, 1993 to the present.
The charts on page 10 present calendar year performance for each bond
fund .
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended Past 1 Past 5 Past 10
January 31, 1997 year years years
New York Money Market % % %
Consumer Price Index % % %
New York Insured % % %
Lehman Bros. New York Insured % % %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Insured Municipal % % %
Funds Average
New York Income % % %
Lehman Bros. New York 4 Plus Year % % %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds % % %
Average
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended Past 1 Past 5 Past 10
January 31, 1997 year years years
New York Money Market % % %
Consumer Price Index % % %
New York Insured % % %
Lehman Bros. New York Insured % % %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Insured Municipal % % %
Funds Average
New York Income % % %
Lehman Bros. New York 4 Plus Year % % %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds % % %
Average
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
YIELD illustrates the income
earned by a fund over a
recent period. Seven-day
yields are the most common
illustration of money market
performance. 30-day yields
are usually used for bond
funds. Yields change daily,
reflecting changes in interest
rates.
TOTAL RETURN reflects both the
reinvestment of income and
capital gain distributions, and
any change in a fund's share
price.
(checkmark)
TOTAL RETURN is the change in value of an investment over a given period,
assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. A CUMULATIVE
TOTAL RETURN reflects actual performance over a stated period of time. An
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN is a hypothetical rate of return that, if
achieved annually, would have produced the same cumulative total return if
performance had been constant over the entire period. Average annual total
returns smooth out variations in performance; they are not the same as
actual year-by-year results.
YIELD refers to the income generated by an investment in a fund over a
given period of time, expressed as an annual percentage rate. When a money
market fund yield assumes that income earned is reinvested, it is called an
EFFECTIVE YIELD. A TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELD shows what an investor would have
to earn before taxes to equal a tax-free yield. Yields for the bond funds
are calculated according to a standard that is required for all stock and
bond funds. Because this differs from other accounting methods, the quoted
yield may not equal the income actually paid to shareholders.
LEHMAN BROTHERS NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX is a total return
performance benchmark for insured New York investment-grade municipal bonds
with maturities of at least one year.
LEHMAN BROTHERS NEW YORK 4 PLUS YEAR MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX is a total return
performance benchmark for New York investment-grade municipal bonds with
maturities of at least four years.
Unlike each fund's returns, the total returns of each comparative index do
not include the effect of any brokerage commissions, transaction fees, or
other costs of investing.
THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX is a widely recognized measure of inflation
calculated by the U.S. Government.
THE COMPETITIVE FUNDS AVERAGES are the Lipper New York Insured Municipal
Funds Average for New York Insured Municipal and the Lipper New York
Municipal Debt Funds Average for New York Municipal Income, which currently
reflect the performance of over ___ and ___ mutual funds with similar
investment objectives, respectively. These averages, published by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., exclude the effect of sales charges.
The funds' recent strategies, performance, and holdings are detailed twice
a year in financial reports, which are sent to all shareholders. For
current performance or a free annual report, call 1-800-544-8888.
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
NEW YORK INSURED % % % % % % % % % %
Lipper New York Insured
Municipal Funds Average % % % % % % % % % %
Consumer Price Index % % % % % % % % % %
Percentage (%)
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(large solid box) New York
Insured
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
NEW YORK INCOME % % % % % % % % % %
Lipper New York Municipal
Debt Funds Average % % % % % % % % % %
Consumer Price Index % % % % % % % % % %
Percentage (%)
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(large solid box) New York
Income
TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELDS ARE BASED ON PAST RESULTS AND ARE NOT AN
INDICATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL
CHARTER
EACH FUND IS A MUTUAL FUND: an investment that pools shareholders' money
and invests it toward a specified goal. Fidelity New York Municipal Money
Market Fund is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
II, and Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income Fund and Fidelity New
York Municipal Income Fund are non-diversified funds of Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust. Both trusts are open-end management investment companies.
Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II was organized as a Delaware business
trust on June 20, 1991. Fidelity New York Municipal Trust was organized as
a Massachusetts business trust on April 25, 1983. There is a remote
possibility that one fund might become liable for a misstatement in the
prospectus about another fund.
EACH FUND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES which is responsible for
protecting the interests of shareholders. The trustees are experienced
executives who meet throughout the year to oversee the funds' activities,
review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the
funds, and review the funds ' performance. The majority of trustees
are not otherwise affiliated with Fidelity.
THE FUNDS MAY HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS AND MAIL PROXY MATERIALS. These
meetings may be called to elect or remove trustees, change fundamental
policies, approve a management contract, or for other purposes.
Shareholders not attending these meetings are encouraged to vote by proxy.
Fidelity will mail proxy materials in advance, including a voting card and
information about the proposals to be voted on. The number of votes
you are entitled to is based upon the dollar value of your investment.
FMR AND ITS AFFILIATES
FIDELITY FACTS
Fidelity offers the broadest
selection of mutual funds
in the world.
(solid bullet) Number of Fidelity mutual
funds: over ___
(solid bullet) Assets in Fidelity mutual
funds: over $___ billion
(solid bullet) Number of shareholder
accounts: over __ million
(solid bullet) Number of investment
analysts and portfolio
managers: over ___
(checkmark)
The funds are managed by FMR, which chooses their investments and handles
their business affairs. FMR Texas, located in Irving, Texas, has primary
responsibility for providing investment management services for New York
Municipal Money Market.
Norman Lind is Vice President and manager of New York Insured Municipal
Income and New York Municipal Income, which he has managed since March 1994
and October 1993, respectively. He also manages other Fidelity funds.
Since joining Fidelity in 1986, Mr. Lind has worked as an analyst and
manager.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions.
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) distributes and markets Fidelity's
funds and services. Fidelity Service Company Inc. (FSC) performs transfer
agent servicing functions for each fund.
FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of FMR and FMR Texas. Members of
the Edward C. Johnson 3d family are the predominant owners of a class of
shares of common stock representing approximately 49% of the voting power
of FMR Corp. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act),
control of a company is presumed where one individual or group of
individuals owns more than 25% of the voting stock of that company;
therefore, the Johnson family may be deemed under the 1940 Act to form a
controlling group with respect to FMR Corp.
UMB Bank, n.a., is each fund's transfer agent, although it employs FSC to
perform these functions for each fund. UMB is located at 1010 Grand Avenue,
Kansas City, Missouri.
A broker-dealer may use a portion of the commissions paid by the funds
to reduce custodian or transfer agent fees for those funds. FMR may use
its broker-dealer affiliates and other firms that sell fund shares to
carry out a fund's transactions , provided that the fund receives
brokerage services and commission rates comparable to those of other
broker-dealers.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
EACH FUND'S INVESTMENT APPROACH
MONEY MARKET FUNDS IN GENERAL.
The yield of a money market fund will change daily based on changes in
interest rates and market conditions. Money market funds follow
industry-standard guidelines on the quality, maturity, and diversification
of their investments, which are designed to help maintain a stable $1.00
share price. Of course, there is no guarantee that a money market fund will
be able to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. It is possible that a major
change in interest rates or a default on the fund's investments could cause
its share price (and the value of your investment) to change.
FIDELITY'S APPROACH TO MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Money market funds earn
income at current money market rates. In managing money market funds, FMR
stresses preservation of capital, liquidity, and income. The fund will
purchase only high quality securities that FMR believes present minimal
credit risks and will observe maturity restrictions on securities it buys.
In general, securities with longer maturities are more vulnerable to price
changes, although they may provide higher yields.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET seeks high current income that is free from
federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes while
maintaining a stable $1.00 share price by investing in high-quality,
short-term municipal money market securities of all types. FMR normally
invests at least 65% of the fund's total assets in state tax-free
securities, and normally invests so that at least 80% of the fund's income
distributions are free from federal income tax.
BOND FUNDS IN GENERAL. The yield and share price of a bond fund
will change daily based on changes in interest rates and market conditions,
and in response to other economic, political or financial events. The types
and maturities of the securities a bond fund purchases and the credit
quality of their issuers will impact a bond fund's reaction to these
events.
INTEREST RATE RISK. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates
fall and fall when interest rates rise. Longer-term bonds are usually more
sensitive to interest rate changes. In other words, the longer the maturity
of a bond, the greater the impact a change in interest rates is likely to
have on the bond's price. In addition, short-term interest rates and
long-term interest rates do not necessarily move in the same amount or in
the same direction. A short-term bond tends to react to changes in
short-term interest rates and a long-term bond tends to react to changes in
long-term interest rates.
ISSUER RISK. The price of a bond is affected by the credit quality
of its issuer. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer, changes in
general economic conditions, and changes in specific economic conditions
that affect a particular type of issuer can impact the credit quality of an
issuer. Lower quality bonds generally tend to be more sensitive to these
changes than higher quality bonds.
MUNICIPAL MARKET RISK. Municipal securities are backed by the entity
that issued them and/or other revenue streams. Municipal security values
may be significantly affected by political changes, as well as
uncertainties in the municipal market related to taxation or the rights of
municipal securities holders.
FIDELITY'S APPROACH TO BOND FUNDS. The total return from a bond
includes both income and price gains or losses. In selecting investments
for a bond fund, FMR considers a bond's expected income together with its
potential for price gains or losses. While income is the most important
component of bond returns over time, a bond fund's emphasis on income does
not mean the fund invests only in the highest-yielding bonds available, or
that it can avoid losses of principal.
FMR focuses on assembling a portfolio of income-producing bonds that it
believes will provide the best balance between risk and return within the
range of eligible investments for the fund. FMR's evaluation of a potential
investment includes an analysis of the credit quality of the issuer, its
structural features, its current price compared to FMR's estimate of its
long-term value, and any short-term trading opportunities resulting from
market inefficiencies.
In structuring a bond fund, FMR allocates assets among different market
sectors (for example, general obligations bonds of a state or bonds
financing a specific project) and different maturities based on its view of
the relative value of each sector or maturity. The performance of the fund
will depend on how successful FMR is in pursuing this approach.
NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks high current income that is free
from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes by
investing primarily in municipal securities that are covered by insurance
guaranteeing the timely payment of interest and principal. Under normal
conditions, FMR will invest 65% of the fund's total assets in these
securities. The balance, however, may be invested in uninsured municipal
bonds.
The insurance coverage for the fund's investments is obtained either by the
bond's issuer or underwriter, or purchased by the fund. The fund pays
premiums for the insurance either directly or indirectly, which increases
the credit safety of the fund's investments, but decreases its yield. As
a result of the fund's emphasis on insured securities, the fund's
performance will be affected by conditions affecting the insurance
industry. It is important to note that the insurance does not guarantee
the market value of a security or the fund's shares.
Although the fund does not maintain an average maturity within a
specified range, FMR seeks to manage the fund so that it generally reacts
to changes in interest rates similarly to municipal bonds with maturities
between eight and 18 years.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks high current income that is free from
federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes by investing in
investment-grade municipal securities under normal conditions .
Although the fund does not maintain an average maturity within a specified
range, FMR seeks to manage the fund so that it generally reacts to changes
in interest rates similarly to municipal bonds with maturities between
eight and 18 years.
Each fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in state
tax-free securities, and normally invests so that at least 80% of its
income is derived from municipal securities whose interest is free from
federal income tax. In addition, each fund may invest all of its assets in
municipal securities issued to finance private activities. The interest
from these securities is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax.
Each fund's performance is affected by the economic and political
conditions within the state of New York. Both the City and State of New
York have recently experienced significant financial difficulty, and the
state's credit standing is one of the lowest in the country.
The funds differ primarily with respect to the quality or maturity of
their invesments and therefore their sensitivity to changes in economic and
other financial conditions and interest rates. The money market fund seeks
to provide income while maintaining a stable share price. The bond funds
seek to provide a higher level of income by investing in a broader range of
securities. As a result, the bond funds do not seek to maintain a stable
share price. Although both bond funds normally invest in investment-grade
securities, New York Insured Municipal Income generally invests in higher
quality securities as a result of its focus on insured securities. As of
January 31, 1997, the dollar-weighted average maturity for New York Insured
Municipal Income and New York Municipal Income was ___ and ___ years,
respectively. In addition, since the money market fund concentrates its
investments in New York municipal securities, an investment in the money
market fund may be riskier than an investment in other types of money
market funds.
FMR may use various techniques to hedge a portion of a bond fund's risks,
but there is no guarantee that these strategies will work as intended. When
you sell your shares of a bond fund, they may be worth more or less than
what you paid for them.
FMR normally invests each fund's assets according to its investment
strategy. The funds do not expect to invest in federally taxable
obligations and the bond funds do not expect to invest in state taxable
obligations. The money market fund reserves the right to invest without
limitation in short-term instruments, to hold a substantial amount of
uninvested cash, or to invest more than normally permitted in
federally taxable obligations for temporary, defensive purposes.
The bond funds reserve the right to invest more than normally permitted
in state taxable obligations for temporary, defensive purposes.
SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRACTICES
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
Any restrictions listed supplement those discussed earlier in this section.
A complete listing of each fund's limitations and more detailed information
about each fund's investments are contained in a fund's SAI. Policies and
limitations are considered at the time of purchase; the sale of instruments
is not required in the event of a subsequent change in circumstances.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that they are consistent with a fund's investment
objective and policies and that doing so will help a fund achieve its goal.
Fund holdings and recent investment strategies are detailed
in each fund's financial reports, which are sent to shareholders twice a
year. For a free SAI or financial report, call 1-800-544-8888.
DEBT SECURITIES. Bonds and other debt instruments are used by issuers to
borrow money from investors. The issuer generally pays the investor
a fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the
amount borrowed at maturity. Some debt securities, such as zero coupon
bonds, do not pay current interest, but are sold at a discount from
their face values.
Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in
interest rates and varying degrees of credit quality . In general, bond
prices rise when interest rates fall, and fall when interest rates rise.
Longer-term bonds and zero coupon bonds are generally more sensitive
to interest rate changes.
In addition, bond prices are also affected by the credit quality of the
issuer. Investment-grade debt securities are medium- and high-quality
securities. Some, however, may possess speculative characteristics, and may
be more sensitive to economic changes and to changes in the financial
condition of issuers.
RESTRICTIONS: New York Insured Municipal invests only in
investment-grade securities. A security is considered to be
investment-grade if it is judged by FMR to be of equivalent quality to
securities rated Baa or BBB or higher by Moody's Investors Service or
Standard & Poor's, respectively. New York Municipal Income normally invests
in investment-grade securities, but reserves the right to invest up to 5%
of its assets in below investment-grade securities (sometimes called "junk
bonds"). A security is considered to be investment-grade if it is rated
investment-grade by Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's, Duff &
Phelps Credit Rating Co., or Fitch Investor Services, or is unrated but
judged by FMR to be of equivalent quality. New York Municipal Income may
not invest in securities judged by FMR to be of equivalent quality to those
rated lower than B by Moody's or S & P.
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES are high-quality, short-term obligations issued by
municipalities, local and state governments, and other entities. These
obligations may carry fixed, variable, or floating interest rates. Some
money market securities employ a trust or other similar structure to modify
the maturity, price characteristics, or quality of financial assets so that
they are eligible investments for money market funds. If the structure does
not perform as intended, adverse tax or investment consequences may result.
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES are issued to raise money for a variety of public or
private purposes, including general financing for state and local
governments, or financing for specific projects or public facilities. They
may be fully or partially backed by the local government, or by the
credit of a private issuer or the current or anticipated revenues from
specific projects or assets. Because many municipal securities are
issued to finance similar types of projects, especially those relating to
education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities, the
municipal markets can be affected by conditions in those sectors . In
addition, all municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties
regarding their tax status, legislative changes , or rights of municipal
securities holders. A municipal security may be owned directly or
through a participation interest.
CREDIT AND LIQUIDITY SUPPORT. Issuers may employ various forms of
credit and liquidity enhancement, including letters of credit, guarantees,
puts and demand features , and insurance, provided by foreign or
domestic entities such as banks and other financial institutions . These
arrangements expose a fund to the credit risk of the entity providing
the credit or liquidity support. Changes in the credit quality of the
provider could affect the value of the security and a fund's share
price . In addition, in the case of foreign providers of credit or
liquidity support , extensive public information about the provider may
not be available, and unfavorable political, economic, or governmental
developments could affect its ability to honor its commitment.
STATE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES include municipal obligations issued by the
state of New York or its counties, municipalities, authorities, or other
subdivisions. The ability of issuers to repay their debt can be affected by
many factors that impact the economic vitality of either the state or a
region within the state.
Other state municipal securities include obligations of the U.S.
territories and possessions such as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto
Rico, and their political subdivisions and public corporations. The economy
of Puerto Rico is closely linked to the U.S. economy, and will be affected
by the strength of the U.S. dollar, interest rates, the price stability of
oil imports, and the continued existence of favorable tax incentives.
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES include interests in pools of purchase contracts,
financing leases, or sales agreements entered into by a municipal
issuer. The value of these securities depends on many factors, including
changes in market interest rates, the availability of information
concerning the pool and its structure, prepayment expectations, the credit
quality of the underlying assets, and the market's perception of the
servicer of the loan pool, and any credit enhancement provided.
VARIABLE AND FLOATING RATE SECURITIES have interest rates that are
periodically adjusted either at specific intervals or whenever a benchmark
rate changes. Inverse floaters have interest rates that move in the
opposite direction from a benchmark, making the security's market value
more volatile.
MUNICIPAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS are used by municipal issuers to acquire
land, equipment, or facilities. If the issuer stops making payments or
transfers its obligations to a private entity, the obligation could lose
value or become taxable.
PUT FEATURES entitle the holder to put (sell back) a security to the issuer
or another party. In exchange for this benefit, a fund may accept a lower
interest rate. The credit quality of the investment may be affected by the
credit worthiness of the put provider. Demand features and standby
commitments are types of put features.
PRIVATE ENTITIES may be involved in some municipal securities. For example,
industrial revenue bonds are backed by private entities, and resource
recovery bonds often involve private corporations. The economic
viability of a project or changes in tax incentives could affect the
price of these securities.
ADJUSTING INVESTMENT EXPOSURE. A fund can use various techniques to
increase or decrease its exposure to changing security prices, interest
rates, or other factors that affect security prices . These
techniques may involve derivative transactions such as buying and selling
options and futures contracts, entering into swap agreements, and
purchasing indexed securities.
FMR can use these practices to adjust the risk and return characteristics
of a fund's portfolio of investments. If FMR judges market conditions
incorrectly or employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the
fund's investments, these techniques could result in a loss, regardless of
whether the intent was to reduce risk or increase return. These techniques
may increase the volatility of the fund and may involve a small investment
of cash relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed. In addition, these
techniques could result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction
does not perform as promised.
ILLIQUID AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES. Some investments may be determined by
FMR, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, to be illiquid, which
means that they may be difficult to sell promptly at an acceptable price.
The sale of some illiquid securities and some other securities may be
subject to legal restrictions. Difficulty in selling securities may result
in a loss or may be costly to a fund.
RESTRICTIONS: A fund may not purchase a security if, as a result, more than
10% of its assets would be invested in illiquid securities.
WHEN-ISSUED AND FORWARD PURCHASE OR SALE TRANSACTIONS are trading
practices in which payment and delivery for the security take place at a
later date than is customary for that type of security . The price of
a security could change during this period.
CASH MANAGEMENT. A fund may invest in money market securities and in a
money market fund available only to funds and accounts managed by FMR or
its affiliates, whose goal is to seek a high level of current income exempt
from federal income tax while maintaining a stable $1.00 share price. A
major change in interest rates or a default on the money market fund's
investments could cause its share price to change.
RESTRICTIONS: New York Insured Municipal Income and New York Municipal
Income do not currently intend to invest in a money market fund.
DIVERSIFICATION. Diversifying a fund's investment portfolio can reduce the
risks of investing. This may include limiting the amount of money invested
in any one issuer or, on a broader scale, in any one industry or type of
project. Economic, business, or political changes can affect all securities
of a similar type. A fund that is not diversified may be more sensitive to
changes in the market value of a single issuer or industry.
RESTRICTIONS: Each fund is considered non-diversified. Generally, to meet
federal tax requirements at the close of each quarter, a fund does not
invest more than 25% of its total assets in any one issuer and, with
respect to 50% of total assets, does not invest more than 5% of its total
assets in any issuer. These limitations do not apply to U.S. Government
securities. Each fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in
tax-free securities that finance similar types of projects. New York
Insured Municipal Income may invest more than 25% of its assets in bonds
insured by the same insurance company.
BORROWING. A fund may borrow from banks or from other funds advised by FMR,
or through reverse repurchase agreements. If a fund borrows money, its
share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is
paid off. If a fund makes additional investments while borrowings are
outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage.
RESTRICTIONS: A fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency purposes,
but not in an amount exceeding 331/3% of its total assets.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS
Some of the policies and restrictions discussed on the preceding pages are
fundamental, that is, subject to change only by shareholder approval. The
following paragraphs restate all those that are fundamental. All policies
stated throughout this prospectus, other than those identified in the
following paragraphs, can be changed without shareholder approval.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET seeks as high a level of current income
exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes as
is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund will normally invest
so that at least 80% of its income distributions are free from federal
income tax.
NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks as high a level of current income,
exempt from federal and New York State and City income taxes, available
from investing primarily in municipal securities that are covered by
insurance guaranteeing the timely payment of principal and interest. FMR
will invest the fund's assets primarily in municipal bonds that are (1)
insured under an insurance policy obtained by the issuer or underwriter; or
(2) insured under an insurance policy purchased by the fund. Insurance will
cover the timely payment of interest and principal on municipal obligations
and will be retained from recognized insurers. The fund may invest in
uninsured municipal obligations judged to be of quality equivalent to the
four highest ratings assigned by Moody's and S&P (Baa, BBB, or better).
Under normal market conditions, such uninsured obligations may not exceed
35% of the fund's assets. The fund will normally invest so that at least
80% of its income distributions are exempt from federal and New York State
and City income taxes. During periods when FMR believes that New York
municipals that meet the fund's standards are not available, the fund may
temporarily invest more than 20% of its assets in obligations that are only
federally tax-exempt.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks as high a level of current income, exempt
from federal and New York State and City income taxes, available from
investing primarily in municipal securities judged by FMR to be of
investment-grade quality. The fund may invest up to one-third of its assets
in lower-quality bonds, but may not purchase bonds that are judged by FMR
to be equivalent quality to those rated lower than B. The fund will
normally invest so that at least 80% of its income distributions are exempt
from federal and New York State and City income taxes. During periods when
FMR believes that New York municipals that meet the fund's standards are
not available, the fund may temporarily invest more than 20% of its assets
in obligations that are only federally tax-exempt.
Each fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency purposes, but not in
an amount exceeding 33% of its total assets.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES
Like all mutual funds, the funds pay fees related to their daily
operations. Expenses paid out of a fund's assets are reflected in its share
price or dividends; they are neither billed directly to shareholders nor
deducted from shareholder accounts.
Each fund pays a MANAGEMENT FEE to FMR for managing its investments and
business affairs. FMR in turn pays fees to an affiliate who provides
assistance with these services for New York Municipal Money Market. Each
fund also pays OTHER EXPENSES, which are explained on page .
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse the funds for management
fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to
be repaid by a fund if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the
end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be terminated
at any time without notice, can decrease a fund's expenses and boost its
performance.
MANAGEMENT FEE
The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is
calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, and
multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above .37%, and it drops as
total assets under management increase.
For January 1997, the group fee rate was ____%. Each fund's individual fund
fee rate is .25%. Each fund's total management fee rate for the
fiscal year ended January 1997 was ____%.
FMR HAS A SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT with FMR Texas, which has primary
responsibility for providing investment management for New York Municipal
Money Market, while FMR retains responsibility for providing other
management services. FMR pays FMR Texas 50% of its management fee (before
expense reimbursements) for these services.
OTHER EXPENSES
While the management fee is a significant component of the funds' annual
operating costs, the funds have other expenses as well.
FSC performs many transaction and accounting functions. These services
include processing shareholder transactions, valuing each fund's
investments, and handling securities loans. In the fiscal year
ended January 1997 , FSC received fees equal to __%, __%, and __%,
respectively, of New York Municipal Money Market's, New York Insured
Municipal Income's, and New York Municipal Income's average net assets,
respectively.
The funds also pay other expenses, such as legal, audit, and custodian
fees; proxy solicitation costs; and the compensation of trustees who are
not affiliated with Fidelity.
Each fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan. These plans
recognize that FMR may use its resources, including management fees, to pay
expenses associated with the sale of fund shares. This may include payments
to third parties, such as banks or broker-dealers, that provide shareholder
support services or engage in the sale of the fund's shares. It is
important to note, however, that the funds do not pay FMR any separate fees
for this service.
For the fiscal year ended January 1997 , the portfolio
turnover rates for New York Insured Municipal Income and New York Municipal
Income were __% and __%, respectively. These rates vary from year to year.
YOUR ACCOUNT
DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
Fidelity Investments was established in 1946 to manage one of America's
first mutual funds. Today, Fidelity is the largest mutual fund company in
the country, and is known as an innovative provider of high-quality
financial services to individuals and institutions.
In addition to its mutual fund business, the company operates one of
America's leading discount brokerage firms, Fidelity Brokerage Services,
Inc. (FBSI). Fidelity is also a leader in providing tax-sheltered
retirement plans for individuals investing on their own or through their
employer.
Fidelity is committed to providing investors with practical information to
make investment decisions. Based in Boston, Fidelity provides customers
with complete service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through a network of
telephone service centers around the country.
To reach Fidelity for general information, call these numbers:
(small solid bullet) For mutual funds, 1-800-544-8888
(small solid bullet) For brokerage, 1-800-544-7272
If you would prefer to speak with a representative in person, Fidelity has
over 80 walk-in Investor Centers across the country.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS
You may set up an account directly in a fund or, if you own or intend to
purchase individual securities as part of your total investment portfolio,
you may consider investing in a fund through a brokerage account. You can
choose New York Municipal Money Market as your core account for your
Fidelity Ultra Service Account(registered trademark) or FidelityPlusSM
brokerage account.
You may purchase or sell shares of the funds through an investment
professional, including a broker, who may charge you a transaction fee for
this service. If you invest through FBSI, another financial institution, or
an investment professional, read their program materials for any special
provisions, additional service features or fees that may apply to your
investment in a fund. Certain features of the fund, such as the minimum
initial or subsequent investment amounts, may be modified.
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are
listed in the table that follows.
WAYS TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT
INDIVIDUAL OR JOINT TENANT
FOR YOUR GENERAL INVESTMENT NEEDS
Individual accounts are owned by one person. Joint accounts can have two or
more owners (tenants).
GIFTS OR TRANSFERS TO A MINOR (UGMA, UTMA)
TO INVEST FOR A CHILD'S EDUCATION OR OTHER FUTURE NEEDS
These custodial accounts provide a way to give money to a child and obtain
tax benefits. An individual can give up to $10,000 a year per child without
paying federal gift tax. Depending on state laws, you can set up a
custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or the
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA).
TRUST
FOR MONEY BEING INVESTED BY A TRUST
The trust must be established before an account can be opened.
BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
FOR INVESTMENT NEEDS OF CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR OTHER
GROUPS
Requires a special application.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
EACH FUND'S SHARE PRICE, called net asset value (NAV), is calculated every
business day. New York Municipal Money Market is managed to keep its share
price stable at $1.00. Each fund's shares are sold without a sales charge.
Shares are purchased at the next share price calculated after your
investment is received and accepted. Share price is normally calculated at
4 p.m. Eastern time, and also at noon for New York Money Market.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO FIDELITY, complete and sign an account application and
mail it along with your check. You may also open your account in person or
by wire as described on page . If there is no application accompanying this
prospectus, call 1-800-544-8888.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE MONEY INVESTED IN A FIDELITY FUND, you can:
(small solid bullet) Mail in an application with a check, or
(small solid bullet) Open your account by exchanging from another Fidelity
fund.
If you buy shares by check or Fidelity Money Line(registered trademark),
and then sell those shares by any method other than by exchange to another
Fidelity fund, the payment may be delayed for up to seven business days to
ensure that your previous investment has cleared.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS
TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT $2,500
For New York Money Market $5,000
TO ADD TO AN ACCOUNT $250
Through regular investment plans* $100
MINIMUM BALANCE $1,000
*For more information about regular investment plans, please refer to
"Investor Services," page 28.
These minimums may vary for investments through Fidelity Portfolio Advisory
Services. Refer to the program materials for details.
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Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) (small solid bullet) Exchange from another (small solid bullet) Exchange from another
Fidelity fund account Fidelity fund account
with the same with the same
registration, including registration, including
name, address, and name, address, and
taxpayer ID number. taxpayer ID number.
(small solid bullet) Use Fidelity Money
Line to transfer from
your bank account. Call
before your first use to
verify that this service
is in place on your
account. Maximum
Money Line: $50,000.
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Mail (mail_graphic) (small solid bullet) Complete and sign the (small solid bullet) Make your check
application. Make your payable to the complete
check payable to the name of the fund.
complete name of the Indicate your fund
fund of your choice. account number on
Mail to the address your check and mail to
indicated on the the address printed on
application. your account statement.
(small solid bullet) Exchange by mail: call
1-800-544-6666 for
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and check to a Fidelity Fidelity Investor Center.
Investor Center. Call Call 1-800-544-9797 for
1-800-544-9797 for the the center nearest you.
center nearest you.
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Wire (wire_graphic) (small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-7777 to (small solid bullet) Wire to:
set up your account FOR BOND FUNDS:
and to arrange a wire Bankers Trust
transaction. Company,
(small solid bullet) Wire within 24 hours to: Bank Routing
Bankers Trust #021001033,
Company, Account #00163053.
Bank Routing FOR THE MONEY MARKET
#021001033, FUND:
Account #00163053. The Chase Manhattan
Specify the complete Bank,
name of the fund and Bank Routing
include your new #021000021,
account number and FFC Fidelity/SAS INST
your name. DEP
Account #323039502.
Specify the complete
name of the fund and
include your account
number and your
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Automatically (automatic_graphic) (small solid bullet) Not available. (small solid bullet) Use Fidelity Automatic
Account Builder. Sign
up for this service
when opening your
account, or call
1-800-544-6666 to add
it.
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HOW TO SELL SHARES
You can arrange to take money out of your fund account at any time by
selling (redeeming) some or all of your shares. Your shares will be sold at
the next share price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Share price is normally calculated at 4 p.m. Eastern time and also at noon
for New York Money Market.
TO SELL SHARES THROUGH YOUR FIDELITY ULTRA SERVICE OR FIDELITYPLUS ACCOUNT,
call 1-800-544-6262 to receive a handbook with instructions.
IF YOU ARE SELLING SOME BUT NOT ALL OF YOUR SHARES, leave at least $1,000
worth of shares in the account to keep it open.
TO SELL SHARES BY BANK WIRE OR FIDELITY MONEY LINE, you will need to sign
up for these services in advance.
CERTAIN REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. It is designed to
protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing
and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
(small solid bullet) You wish to redeem more than $100,000 worth of shares,
(small solid bullet) Your account registration has changed within the last
30 days,
(small solid bullet) The check is being mailed to a different address than
the one on your account (record address),
(small solid bullet) The check is being made payable to someone other than
the account owner, or
(small solid bullet) The redemption proceeds are being transferred to a
Fidelity account with a different registration.
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker
(including Fidelity Investor Centers), dealer, credit union (if authorized
under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or
savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
SELLING SHARES IN WRITING
Write a "letter of instruction" with:
(small solid bullet) Your name,
(small solid bullet) The fund's name,
(small solid bullet) Your fund account number,
(small solid bullet) The dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed,
and
(small solid bullet) Any other applicable requirements listed in the table
that follows.
Unless otherwise instructed, Fidelity will send a check to the record
address. Deliver your letter to a Fidelity Investor Center, or mail it to:
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 660602
Dallas, TX 75266-0602
CHECKWRITING
If you have a checkbook for your account, you may write an unlimited number
of checks. Do not, however, try to close out your account by check.
ACCOUNT TYPE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) Maximum check request:
$100,000.
(small solid bullet) For Money Line transfers to
your bank account; minimum:
$10; maximum: $100,000.
(small solid bullet) You may exchange to other
Fidelity funds if both
accounts are registered with
the same name(s), address,
and taxpayer ID number.
Mail or in Person (mail_graphic)(hand_graphic) Individual, Joint (small solid bullet) The letter of instruction must
Tenant, be signed by all persons
Sole Proprietorship required to sign for
, UGMA, UTMA transactions, exactly as their
Trust names appear on the
account.
(small solid bullet) The trustee must sign the
letter indicating capacity as
Business or trustee. If the trustee's name
Organization is not in the account
registration, provide a copy of
the trust document certified
within the last 60 days.
(small solid bullet) At least one person
Executor, authorized by corporate
Administrator, resolution to act on the
Conservator, account must sign the letter.
Guardian (small solid bullet) Include a corporate
resolution with corporate seal
or a signature guarantee.
(small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-6666 for
instructions.
Wire (wire_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) You must sign up for the wire
feature before using it. To
verify that it is in place, call
1-800-544-6666. Minimum
wire: $5,000.
(small solid bullet) Your wire redemption request
must be received by Fidelity
before 4 p.m. Eastern time
for money to be wired on the
next business day.
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INVESTOR SERVICES
Fidelity provides a variety of services to help you manage your account.
INFORMATION SERVICES
FIDELITY'S TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVES are available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. Whenever you call, you can speak with someone equipped to provide
the information or service you need.
24-HOUR SERVICE
ACCOUNT ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-6666
ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS
1-800-544-7777
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1-800-544-8888
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-4774
TOUCHTONE XPRESSSM
1-800-544-5555
AUTOMATED SERVICE
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STATEMENTS AND REPORTS that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
(small solid bullet) Confirmation statements (after every transaction,
except reinvestments, that affects your account balance or your account
registration)
(small solid bullet) Account statements (quarterly)
(small solid bullet) Financial reports (every six months)
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and
prospectuses will be mailed to your household, even if you have more
than one account in the fund. Call 1-800-544-6666 if you need copies of
financial reports, prospectuses, or historical account information.
TRANSACTION SERVICES
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. You may sell your fund shares and buy shares of other
Fidelity funds by telephone or in writing.
Note that exchanges out of a fund are limited to four per calendar year
(except for New York Municipal Money Market), and that they may have tax
consequences for you. For details on policies and restrictions governing
exchanges, including circumstances under which a shareholder's exchange
privilege may be suspended or revoked, see page .
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLANS let you set up periodic redemptions from your
account.
FIDELITY MONEY LINE(registered trademark) enables you to transfer money by
phone between your bank account and your fund account. Most transfers are
complete within three business days of your call.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
One easy way to pursue your financial goals is to invest money regularly.
Fidelity offers convenient services that let you transfer money into your
fund account, or between fund accounts, automatically. While regular
investment plans do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against
loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for a
home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
FIDELITY AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT BUILDERSM
TO MOVE MONEY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT TO A FIDELITY FUND
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$100 Monthly or (small solid bullet) For a new account, complete the
quarterly appropriate section on the fund
application.
(small solid bullet) For existing accounts, call
1-800-544-6666 for an application.
(small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
your investment, call 1-800-544-6666 at
least three business days prior to your
next scheduled investment date.
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DIRECT DEPOSIT
TO SEND ALL OR A PORTION OF YOUR PAYCHECK OR GOVERNMENT CHECK TO A FIDELITY
FUNDA
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$100 Every pay (small solid bullet) Check the appropriate box on the fund
period application, or call 1-800-544-6666 for an
authorization form.
(small solid bullet) Changes require a new authorization
form.
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FIDELITY AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
TO MOVE MONEY FROM A FIDELITY MONEY MARKET FUND TO ANOTHER FIDELITY FUND
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$100 Monthly, (small solid bullet) To establish, call 1-800-544-6666 after
bimonthly, both accounts are opened.
quarterly, or (small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
annually your investment, call 1-800-544-6666.
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A BECAUSE BOND FUND SHARE PRICES FLUCTUATE, THOSE FUNDS MAY NOT BE
APPROPRIATE CHOICES FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT OF YOUR ENTIRE CHECK.
SHAREHOLDER AND ACCOUNT POLICIES
DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, AND TAXES
Each fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and
capital gains, if any, to shareholders each year. Income dividends are
declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gains earned by the bond funds are
normally distributed in March and December.
DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to
receive your distributions. If the option you prefer is not listed on the
application, call 1-800-544-6666 for instructions. Each fund offers four
options (three for New York Municipal Money Market):
1. REINVESTMENT OPTION. Your dividend and capital gain distributions, if
any, will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If
you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this
option.
2. INCOME-EARNED OPTION. Your capital gain distributions, if any, will be
automatically reinvested, but you will be sent a check for each dividend
distribution. This option is not available for New York Municipal Money
Market.
3. CASH OPTION. You will be sent a check for your dividend and capital gain
distributions, if any.
4. DIRECTED DIVIDENDS(registered trademark) OPTION. Your dividend and
capital gain distributions, if any, will be automatically invested in
another identically registered Fidelity fund.
Dividends will be reinvested at the fund's NAV on the last day of the
month. Capital gain distributions, if any, will be reinvested at the NAV as
of the date the fund deducts the distribution from its NAV. The mailing of
distribution checks will begin within seven days.
UNDERSTANDING
DISTRIBUTIONS
As a fund shareholder, you
are entitled to your share of
the fund's net income and
gains on its investments. The
fund passes its earnings
along to its investors as
DISTRIBUTIONS.
Each fund earns interest from
its investments. These are
passed along as DIVIDEND
DISTRIBUTIONS. The fund may
realize capital gains if it sells
securities for a higher price
than it paid for them. These
are passed along as CAPITAL
GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS. Money
market funds usually don't
make capital gain
distributions.
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TAXES
As with any investment, you should consider how an investment in a tax-free
fund could affect you. Below are some of the funds' tax implications.
TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Interest income that a fund earns is distributed to
shareholders as income dividends. Interest that is federally tax-free
remains tax-free when it is distributed.
However, gain on the sale of tax-free bonds results in taxable
distributions. Short-term capital gains and a portion of the gain on bonds
purchased at a discount are taxed as dividends. Long-term capital gain
distributions are taxed as long-term capital gains. These distributions are
taxable when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them.
However, distributions declared in December and paid in January are taxable
as if they were paid on December 31. Fidelity will send you and the IRS a
statement showing the tax status of the distributions paid to you in the
previous year.
The interest from some municipal securities is subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax. Each fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in
these securities. Individuals who are subject to the tax must report this
interest on their tax returns.
During the fiscal year ended January 1997 , __% of New York
Money Market's, __% of New York Insured's, and __% of New York Income's
income dividends was free from federal income tax, and __%, __%, and __%
were free from New York State and City taxes forNew York Municipal Money
Market, New York Insured Municipal Income, and New York Municipal Income,
respectively. __% of New York Municipal Money Market's, __% of New York
Insured Municipal Income's, and __% of New York Municipal Income's income
dividends were subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
TAXES ON TRANSACTIONS. Your bond fund redemptions - including exchanges to
other Fidelity funds - are subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain or
loss is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you
receive when you sell them.
Whenever you sell shares of a fund, Fidelity will send you a confirmation
statement showing how many shares you sold and at what price. You will also
receive a consolidated transaction statement every January. However, it is
up to you or your tax preparer to determine whether this sale resulted in a
capital gain and, if so, the amount of tax to be paid. Be sure to keep your
regular account statements; the information they contain will be essential
in calculating the amount of your capital gains.
"BUYING A DIVIDEND." If you buy shares when a fund has realized
but not yet distributed capital gains , you will pay the full price for
the shares and then receive a portion of the price back in the form of a
taxable distribution.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
THE FUNDS ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
is open. Fidelity normally calculates each fund's NAV as of the close of
business of the NYSE, normally 4 p.m. Eastern time and also at noon for New
York Money Market.
EACH FUND'S NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV is computed by
adding the value of the fund's investments, cash, and other assets,
subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing the result by the number of
shares outstanding.
The money market fund values the securities it owns on the basis of
amortized cost. This method minimizes the effect of changes in a security's
market value and helps the fund to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. For
the bond funds, assets are valued primarily on the basis of market
quotations, if available. Since market quotations are often unavailable,
assets are usually valued by a method that the Board of Trustees believes
accurately reflects fair value.
EACH FUND'S OFFERING PRICE (price to buy one share) and REDEMPTION PRICE
(price to sell one share) are its NAV.
WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR ACCOUNT APPLICATION, you will be asked to certify that
your Social Security or taxpayer identification number is correct and that
you are not subject to 31% backup withholding for failing to report income
to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require a fund to
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and redemptions.
YOU MAY INITIATE MANY TRANSACTIONS BY TELEPHONE. Fidelity may only be
liable for losses resulting from unauthorized transactions if it does not
follow reasonable procedures designed to verify the identity of the caller.
Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and
may also record calls. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation
statements immediately after you receive them. If you do not want the
ability to redeem and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for
instructions.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH FIDELITY BY PHONE (for example, during periods
of unusual market activity), consider placing your order by mail or by
visiting a Fidelity Investor Center.
EACH FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND THE OFFERING OF SHARES for a period
of time. Each fund also reserves the right to reject any specific purchase
order, including certain purchases by exchange. See "Exchange Restrictions"
on page . Purchase orders may be refused if, in FMR's opinion, they would
disrupt management of a fund.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO BUY SHARES, your order will be processed at the
next offering price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Note the following:
(small solid bullet) All of your purchases must be made in U.S. dollars and
checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity does not accept cash.
(small solid bullet) When making a purchase with more than one check, each
check must have a value of at least $50.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to limit the number of
checks processed at one time.
(small solid bullet) If your check does not clear, your purchase will be
cancelled and you could be liable for any losses or fees a fund or its
transfer agent has incurred.
(small solid bullet) You begin to earn dividends as of the first business
day following the day of your purchase.
(small solid bullet) Money market fund shares purchased by 12:00 noon
Eastern time will earn the dividend declared that day; money market fund
shares purchased by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time begin to earn dividends on the
following business day.
TO AVOID THE COLLECTION PERIOD associated with check and Money Line
purchases, consider buying shares by bank wire, U.S. Postal money order,
U.S. Treasury check, Federal Reserve check, or direct deposit instead.
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS that have entered into sales agreements with
FDC may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone,
with payment to follow no later than the time when a fund is priced on the
following business day. If payment is not received by that time, the
financial institution could be held liable for resulting fees or losses.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO SELL SHARES, your shares will be sold at the
next NAV calculated after your request is received and accepted. Note the
following:
(small solid bullet) Normally, redemption proceeds will be mailed to you on
the next business day, but if making immediate payment could adversely
affect a fund, it may take up to seven days to pay you.
(small solid bullet) Money market fund shares redeemed before 12:00 noon
Eastern time do not earn the dividend declared on the day of redemption.
Bond fund shares will earn dividends through the date of redemption;
however, shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will continue to
earn dividends until the next business day.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Money Line redemptions generally will be
credited to your bank account on the second or third business day after
your phone call.
(small solid bullet) Each fund may hold payment on redemptions until it is
reasonably satisfied that investments made by check or Fidelity Money Line
have been collected, which can take up to seven business days.
(small solid bullet) Redemptions may be suspended or payment dates
postponed when the NYSE is closed (other than weekends or holidays), when
trading on the NYSE is restricted, or as permitted by the SEC.
(small solid bullet) If you sell shares by writing a check and the amount
of the check is greater than the value of your account, your check will be
returned to you and you may be subject to additional charges.
(small solid bullet) If your account is not an Ultra Service Account,
there is a $1.00 charge for each check written under $500.
FIDELITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEDUCT AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE of $12.00
from accounts with a value of less than $2,500, subject to an annual
maximum charge of $60.00 per shareholder. It is expected that accounts will
be valued on the second Friday in November of each year. Accounts opened
after September 30 will not be subject to the fee for that year. The fee,
which is payable to the transfer agent, is designed to offset in part the
relatively higher costs of servicing smaller accounts. The fee will not be
deducted from retirement accounts (except non-prototype retirement
accounts), accounts using regular investment plans, core accounts for a
Fidelity Ultra Service Account or a FidelityPlus brokerage account, or if
total assets in Fidelity funds exceed $50,000. Eligibility for the $50,000
waiver is determined by aggregating Fidelity mutual fund accounts
maintained by FSC or FBSI which are registered under the same social
security number or which list the same social security number for the
custodian of a Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act account.
IF YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE FALLS BELOW $1,000, you will be given 30 days'
notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your
balance, Fidelity reserves the right to close your account and send the
proceeds to you. Your shares will be redeemed at the NAV on the day your
account is closed.
FIDELITY MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR SPECIAL SERVICES, such as providing
historical account documents, that are beyond the normal scope of its
services.
FDC may, at its own expense, provide promotional incentives to qualified
recipients who support the sale of shares of the funds without
reimbursement from the funds. Qualified recipients are securities dealers
who have sold fund shares or others, including banks and other financial
institutions, under special arrangements in connection with FDC's sales
activities. In some instances, these incentives may be offered only to
certain institutions whose representatives provide services in connection
with the sale or expected sale of significant amounts of shares.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
As a shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging shares of a fund for
shares of other Fidelity funds. However, you should note the following:
(small solid bullet) The fund you are exchanging into must be
available for sale in your state.
(small solid bullet) You may only exchange between accounts that are
registered in the same name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
(small solid bullet) Before exchanging into a fund, read its prospectus.
(small solid bullet) If you exchange into a fund with a sales charge, you
pay the percentage-point difference between that fund's sales charge and
any sales charge you have previously paid in connection with the shares you
are exchanging. For example, if you had already paid a sales charge of 2%
on your shares and you exchange them into a fund with a 3% sales charge,
you would pay an additional 1% sales charge.
(small solid bullet) Exchanges may have tax consequences for you.
(small solid bullet) Because excessive trading can hurt fund performance
and shareholders, New York Insured Municipal Income and New York Municipal
Income reserve the right to temporarily or permanently terminate the
exchange privilege of any investor who makes more than four exchanges out
of the fund per calendar year. Accounts under common ownership or control,
including accounts with the same taxpayer identification number, will be
counted together for purposes of the four exchange limit.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to refuse exchange
purchases by any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be
unable to invest the money effectively in accordance with its investment
objective and policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely
affected.
(small solid bullet) Your exchanges may be restricted or refused if a fund
receives or anticipates simultaneous orders affecting significant portions
of the fund's assets. In particular, a pattern of exchanges that coincides
with a "market timing" strategy may be disruptive to a fund.
Although the funds will attempt to give you prior notice whenever they are
reasonably able to do so, they may impose these restrictions at any time.
The funds reserve the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege
in the future.
OTHER FUNDS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS, and may impose
administrative fees of up to $7.50 and redemption fees of up to 1.50% on
exchanges. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
Notes
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
A FUND OF FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TRUST II
FIDELITY NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
FUNDS OF FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MARCH 28, 1997
This Statement is not a prospectus but should be read in conjunction with
the funds' current Prospectus (dated March 28, 1997 ). Please retain
this document for future reference. The funds' financial statements and
financial highlights, included in the Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference. To obtain an
additional copy of the Prospectus or the Annual Report, please call
Fidelity Distributors Corporation at 1-800-544-8888.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Investment Policies and Limitations
Special Considerations Affecting New York 14
Special Considerations Affecting Puerto Rico
Portfolio Transactions
Valuation of Portfolio Securities
Performance
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
Distributions and Taxes
FMR
Trustees and Officers
Management Contracts 34
Distribution and Service Plans
Contracts with FMR Affiliates 39
Description of the Trusts 39
Financial Statements
Appendix
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR)
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER
FMR Texas Inc. (FMR Texas) ( Fidelity New York Municipal Money Market
Fund only )
DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC)
TRANSFER AGENT
UMB Bank, n.a. (UMB)
and Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC)
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INVESTMENT POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS
The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the
Prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or
limitation states a maximum percentage of a fund's assets that may be
invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding
quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be
determined immediately after and as a result of the fund's acquisition of
such security or other asset. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values,
net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining
whether the investment complies with the fund's investment policies and
limitations.
Each fund's fundamental investment policies and limitations cannot be
changed without approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting
securities" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the fund.
However, except for the fundamental investment limitations listed below and
the policies restated in the "FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES" paragraph on page 14
the investment policies and limitations described in this Statement of
Additional Information are not fundamental and may be changed without
shareholder approval.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
(THE MONEY MARKET FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 ;
(2) make short sales of securities;
(3) purchase any securities on margin, except for such short-term credits
as are necessary for the clearance of transactions;
(4) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including
Sundays and holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33
1/3% limitation;
(5) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities ;
(6) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(7) purchase or sell real estate, but this shall not prevent the fund from
investing in municipal bonds or other obligations secured by real estate or
interests therein;
(8) purchase or sell commodities or commodity (futures) contracts;
(9) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties (but this limit
does not apply to purchases of debt securities or repurchase agreements);
or
(10) invest in oil, gas, or other mineral exploration or development
programs.
(11) The fund may, not withstanding any other fundamental investment
policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a
single open-end management investment company managed by Fidelity
Management & Research Company or an affiliate or successor with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(iv) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (4)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(v) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase or sell futures
contracts or call options. This limitation does not apply to options
attached to, or acquired or traded together with, their underlying
securities, and does not apply to securities that incorporate features
similar to options or futures contracts.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchased pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to purchase the securities of any
issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by domestic or foreign
governments or political subdivisions thereof) if, as a result, more than
5% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of business
enterprises that, including predecessors, have a record of less than three
years of continuous operation.
(x) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in
the securities of a single open-end management investment company managed
by Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate or successor with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, polices, and
limitations as the fund.
For purposes of limitations (6), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
For purposes of limitation (ix), pass-through entities and other special
purpose vehicles or pools of financial assets, such as issuers of
asset-backed securities or investment companies, are not considered
"business enterprises."
For the money market fund's policies on quality and maturity, see the
section entitled "Quality and Maturity" on page 13.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(A BOND FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities;
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities);
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements; or
(8) invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or
management.
(9) The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy
or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single
open-end management investment company with substantially the same
fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless
it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount
to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iv) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(v) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchased pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to invest in oil, gas, or other
mineral exploration or development programs or leases.
(x) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the
securities of a single open-end management investment company with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
(xi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase the securities of any
issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by domestic or foreign
governments or political subdivisions thereof) if, as a result, more than
5% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of business
enterprises that, including predecessors, have a record of less than three
years of continuous operation.
For purposes of limitations (4), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
For purposes of limitation (xi), pass-through entities and other special
purpose vehicles or pools of financial assets, such as issuers of
asset-backed securities or investment companies, are not considered
"business enterprises."
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(A BOND FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets (including the amount
borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that
come to exceed this amount will be reduced within three days (not including
Sundays and holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3%
limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities;
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities);
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements; or
(8) invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or
management.
(9) The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy
or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single
open-end management investment company with substantially the same
fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless
it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount
to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iv) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(v) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchased pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to invest in oil, gas, or other
mineral exploration or development programs or leases.
(x) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the
securities of a single open-end management investment company with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
(xi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase the securities of any
issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by domestic or foreign
governments or political subdivisions thereof) if, as a result, more than
5% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of business
enterprises that, including predecessors, have a record of less than three
years of continuous operation.
For purposes of limitations (4), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
For purposes of limitation (xi), pass-through entities and other special
purpose vehicles or pools of financial assets, such as issuers of
asset-backed securities or investment companies, are not considered
"business enterprises."
For the bond funds' limitations on futures and options transactions, see
the section entitled "Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions" on
page 8.
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that doing so will help the fund achieve its goal.
AFFILIATED BANK TRANSACTIONS. A fund may engage in transactions with
financial institutions that are, or may be considered to be, "affiliated
persons" of the fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940. These
transactions may include repurchase agreements with custodian banks;
short-term obligations of, and repurchase agreements with, the 50 largest
U.S. banks (measured by deposits); municipal securities; U.S. government
securities with affiliated financial institutions that are primary dealers
in these securities; short-term currency transactions; and short-term
borrowings. In accordance with exemptive orders issued by the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Board of Trustees has established and
periodically reviews procedures applicable to transactions involving
affiliated financial institutions.
DELAYED-DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. Each fund may buy and sell securities on a
delayed-delivery or when-issued basis. These transactions involve a
commitment by a fund to purchase or sell specific securities at a
predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place after
the customary settlement period for that type of security. Typically, no
interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered. The
money market fund may receive fees for entering into delayed-delivery
transactions.
When purchasing securities on a delayed-delivery basis, each fund assumes
the rights and risks of ownership, including the risk of price and yield
fluctuations. Because a fund is not required to pay for securities until
the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with
the fund's other investments. If a fund remains substantially fully
invested at a time when delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the
delayed-delivery purchases may result in a form of leverage. When
delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the fund will set aside
appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover its
purchase obligations. When a fund has sold a security on a delayed-delivery
basis, the fund does not participate in further gains or losses with
respect to the security. If the other party to a delayed-delivery
transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, the fund could miss
a favorable price or yield opportunity, or could suffer a loss.
Each fund may renegotiate delayed-delivery transactions after they are
entered into, and may sell underlying securities before they are delivered,
which may result in capital gains or losses.
FEDERALLY TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS. Under normal conditions, the funds do not
intend to invest in securities whose interest is federally taxable.
However, from time to time on a temporary basis, each fund may invest a
portion of its assets in fixed-income obligations whose interest is subject
to federal income tax.
Should a fund invest in federally taxable obligations, it would purchase
securities that in FMR's judgment are of high quality. These would include
obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or
instrumentalities; obligations of domestic banks; and repurchase
agreements. The bond funds' standards for high-quality, taxable obligations
are essentially the same as those described by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (Moody's) in rating corporate obligations within its two highest
ratings of Prime-1 and Prime-2, and those described by Standard & Poor's
(S&P) in rating corporate obligations within its two highest ratings of A-1
and A-2. The money market fund will purchase taxable obligations only if
they meet its quality requirements.
Proposals to restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for
interest on municipal obligations are introduced before Congress from time
to time. Proposals also may be introduced before the New York legislature
that would affect the state tax treatment of the funds' distributions. If
such proposals were enacted, the availability of municipal obligations and
the value of the funds' holdings would be affected and the Trustees would
reevaluate the funds' investment objectives and policies.
FUTURES AND OPTIONS. The following sections pertain to futures and options:
Asset Coverage for Futures and Options Positions, Combined Positions,
Correlation of Price Changes, Futures Contracts, Futures Margin Payments,
Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions, Liquidity of Options and
Futures Contracts, OTC Options, Purchasing Put and Call Options, and
Writing Put and Call Options.
ASSET COVERAGE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS POSITIONS. The funds will comply
with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to coverage of options and futures strategies by mutual funds, and
if the guidelines so require will set aside appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account in the amount prescribed. Securities held in a
segregated account cannot be sold while the futures or option strategy is
outstanding, unless they are replaced with other suitable assets. As a
result, there is a possibility that segregation of a large percentage of a
fund's assets could impede portfolio management or the fund's ability to
meet redemption requests or other current obligations.
COMBINED POSITIONS. A fund may purchase and write options in combination
with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts, to
adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For
example, a fund may purchase a put option and write a call option on the
same underlying instrument, in order to construct a combined position whose
risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract.
Another possible combined position would involve writing a call option at
one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order to
reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial
price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades,
they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open
and close out.
CORRELATION OF PRICE CHANGES. Because there are a limited number of types
of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the
standardized contracts available will not match a fund's current or
anticipated investments exactly. The funds may invest in options and
futures contracts based on securities with different issuers, maturities,
or other characteristics from the securities in which they typically
invest, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not
track the performance of a fund's other investments.
Options and futures prices can also diverge from the prices of their
underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match a fund's
investments well. Options and futures prices are affected by such factors
as current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility
of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of
the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect
correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options
and futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences
in how options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of
daily price fluctuation limits or trading halts. A fund may purchase or
sell options and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the
securities it wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to
compensate for differences in volatility between the contract and the
securities, although this may not be successful in all cases. If price
changes in a fund's options or futures positions are poorly correlated with
its other investments, the positions may fail to produce anticipated gains
or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other investments.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. When a fund purchases a futures contract, it agrees to
purchase a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. When
a fund sells a futures contract, it agrees to sell the underlying
instrument at a specified future date. The price at which the purchase and
sale will take place is fixed when the fund enters into the contract. Some
currently available futures contracts are based on specific securities,
such as U.S. Treasury bonds or notes, and some are based on indices of
securities prices, such as the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index. Futures can
be held until their delivery dates, or can be closed out before then if a
liquid secondary market is available.
The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem
with the value of its underlying instrument. Therefore, purchasing futures
contracts will tend to increase a fund's exposure to positive and negative
price fluctuations in the underlying instrument, much as if it had
purchased the underlying instrument directly. When a fund sells a futures
contract, by contrast, the value of its futures position will tend to move
in a direction contrary to the market. Selling futures contracts,
therefore, will tend to offset both positive and negative market price
changes, much as if the underlying instrument had been sold.
FUTURES MARGIN PAYMENTS. The purchaser or seller of a futures contract is
not required to deliver or pay for the underlying instrument unless the
contract is held until the delivery date. However, both the purchaser and
seller are required to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker,
known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), when the contract is entered
into. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the
contract's value. If the value of either party's position declines, that
party will be required to make additional "variation margin" payments to
settle the change in value on a daily basis. The party that has a gain may
be entitled to receive all or a portion of this amount. Initial and
variation margin payments do not constitute purchasing securities on margin
for purposes of a fund's investment limitations. In the event of the
bankruptcy of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a fund, the fund may be
entitled to return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount
received by the FCM's other customers, potentially resulting in losses to
the fund.
LIMITATIONS ON FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS. Each bond fund has filed
a notice of eligibility for exclusion from the definition of the term
"commodity pool operator" with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
(CFTC) and the National Futures Association, which regulate trading in the
futures markets. The bond funds intend to comply with Rule 4.5 under the
Commodity Exchange Act, which limits the extent to which the funds can
commit assets to initial margin deposits and option premiums.
In addition, each bond fund will not: (a) sell futures contracts, purchase
put options, or write call options if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be hedged with futures and options under normal
conditions; (b) purchase futures contracts or write put options if, as a
result, the fund's total obligations upon settlement or exercise of
purchased futures contracts and written put options would exceed 25% of its
total assets; or (c) purchase call options if, as a result, the current
value of option premiums for call options purchased by the fund would
exceed 5% of the fund's total assets. These limitations do not apply to
options attached to or acquired or traded together with their underlying
securities, and do not apply to securities that incorporate features
similar to options.
The above limitations on the funds' investments in futures contracts and
options, and the funds' policies regarding futures contracts and options
discussed elsewhere in this SAI, are not fundamental policies and may be
changed as regulatory agencies permit.
LIQUIDITY OF OPTIONS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS. There is no assurance a liquid
secondary market will exist for any particular options or futures contract
at any particular time. Options may have relatively low trading volume and
liquidity if their strike prices are not close to the underlying
instrument's current price. In addition, exchanges may establish daily
price fluctuation limits for options and futures contracts, and may halt
trading if a contract's price moves upward or downward more than the limit
in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation limit
is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible for a fund to
enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the secondary
market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or
otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions,
and potentially could require a fund to continue to hold a position until
delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, a
fund's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures
positions could also be impaired.
OTC OPTIONS. Unlike exchange-traded options, which are standardized with
respect to the underlying instrument, expiration date, contract size, and
strike price, the terms of over-the-counter (OTC) options (options not
traded on exchanges) generally are established through negotiation with the
other party to the option contract. While this type of arrangement allows
the funds greater flexibility to tailor an option to its needs, OTC options
generally involve greater credit risk than exchange-traded options, which
are guaranteed by the clearing organization of the exchanges where they are
traded.
PURCHASING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. By purchasing a put option, a fund obtains
the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option's underlying
instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the fund pays
the current market price for the option (known as the option premium).
Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific
securities, indices of securities prices, and futures contracts. The fund
may terminate its position in a put option it has purchased by allowing it
to expire or by exercising the option. If the option is allowed to expire,
the fund will lose the entire premium it paid. If the fund exercises the
option, it completes the sale of the underlying instrument at the strike
price. A fund may also terminate a put option position by closing it out in
the secondary market at its current price, if a liquid secondary market
exists.
The buyer of a typical put option can expect to realize a gain if security
prices fall substantially. However, if the underlying instrument's price
does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put
buyer can expect to suffer a loss (limited to the amount of the premium
paid, plus related transaction costs).
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put
options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to
purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's
strike price. A call buyer typically attempts to participate in potential
price increases of the underlying instrument with risk limited to the cost
of the option if security prices fall. At the same time, the buyer can
expect to suffer a loss if security prices do not rise sufficiently to
offset the cost of the option.
WRITING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. When a fund writes a put option, it takes the
opposite side of the transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for
receipt of the premium, the fund assumes the obligation to pay the strike
price for the option's underlying instrument if the other party to the
option chooses to exercise it. When writing an option on a futures
contract, the fund will be required to make margin payments to an FCM as
described above for futures contracts. A fund may seek to terminate its
position in a put option it writes before exercise by closing out the
option in the secondary market at its current price. If the secondary
market is not liquid for a put option the fund has written, however, the
fund must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option
is outstanding, regardless of price changes, and must continue to set aside
assets to cover its position.
If security prices rise, a put writer would generally expect to profit,
although its gain would be limited to the amount of the premium it
received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely that
the writer will also profit, because it should be able to close out the
option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the put writer would
expect to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss from
purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because the premium
received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the decline.
Writing a call option obligates a fund to sell or deliver the option's
underlying instrument, in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the
option. The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of
writing put options, except that writing calls generally is a profitable
strategy if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option
premium, a call writer mitigates the effects of a price decline. At the
same time, because a call writer must be prepared to deliver the underlying
instrument in return for the strike price, even if its current value is
greater, a call writer gives up some ability to participate in security
price increases.
ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS are investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in
the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they
are valued. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, FMR determines
the liquidity of a fund's investments and, through reports from FMR, the
Board monitors investments in illiquid instruments. In determining the
liquidity of a fund's investments, FMR may consider various factors,
including (1) the frequency of trades and quotations, (2) the number of
dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer
undertakings to make a market, (4) the nature of the security (including
any demand or tender features), and (5) the nature of the marketplace for
trades (including the ability to assign or offset the fund's rights and
obligations relating to the investment).
For the money market fund, FMR may determine some restricted securities and
municipal lease obligations to be illiquid.
For the bond funds, investments currently considered to be illiquid include
over-the-counter options. Also, FMR may determine some restricted
securities and municipal lease obligations to be illiquid. However, with
respect to over-the-counter options a fund writes, all or a portion of the
value of the underlying instrument may be illiquid depending on the assets
held to cover the option and the nature and terms of any agreement the fund
may have to close out the option before expiration.
In the absence of market quotations, illiquid investments for the money
market fund are valued for purposes of monitoring amortized cost valuation,
and for the bond funds are priced at fair value as determined in good faith
by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. If through a change in
values, net assets, or other circumstances, a fund were in a position where
more than 10% of its net assets was invested in illiquid securities, it
would seek to take appropriate steps to protect liquidity.
INDEXED SECURITIES. A fund may purchase securities whose prices are indexed
to the prices of other securities, securities indices, or other financial
indicators. Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt
securities or deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined
by reference to a specific instrument or statistic. Indexed securities may
have principal payments as well as coupon payments that depend on the
performance of one or more interest rates. Their coupon rates or principal
payments may change by several percentage points for every 1% interest rate
change. One example of indexed securities is inverse floaters.
The performance of indexed securities depends to a great extent on the
performance of the security or other instrument to which they are indexed,
and may also be influenced by interest rate changes. At the same time,
indexed securities are subject to the credit risks associated with the
issuer of the security, and their values may decline substantially if the
issuer's creditworthiness deteriorates. Indexed securities may be more
volatile than the underlying instruments.
INSURANCE FEATURE. Under normal market conditions, Fidelity New York
Insured Municipal Income Fund (New York Insured) will invest primarily
in municipal bonds that, at the time of purchase, either (1) are insured
under fund insurance issued to the fund by an insurer or (2) are insured
under an insurance policy obtained by the issuer or underwriter of such
municipal bonds at the time of original issuance thereof (issuer
insurance). If a municipal bond is already covered by issuer insurance when
acquired by the fund, then coverage will not be duplicated by fund
insurance; if a municipal bond is not covered by issuer insurance, it may
be covered by fund insurance purchased by the fund. The fund may also
purchase municipal notes that are insured, although, in general, municipal
notes are not presently issued with issuer insurance, and the fund does not
generally expect to cover municipal notes under its fund insurance.
Accordingly, the fund does not presently expect that any significant
portion of the municipal notes it purchases will be covered by insurance.
Securities other than municipal bonds and notes purchased by the fund will
not be covered by insurance. Based upon the expected composition of the
fund, FMR estimates that the annual premiums for fund insurance will range
from .10% to .35% of the fund's average net assets. During the fiscal year
February 1, 1996 to January 31, 1997, the fund purchased $_____ of
insurance. Although the insurance feature reduces certain financial risks,
the premiums for fund insurance, which are paid from the fund's assets, and
the restrictions on investments imposed by fund insurance guidelines,
reduce the fund's current yield.
Insurance will cover the timely payment of interest and principal on
municipal obligations and will be obtained from recognized insurers. In
order to be considered as eligible insurance by the fund, such insurance
policies must guarantee the timely payment of all principal and interest on
the municipal bonds as they become due. However, such insurance may provide
that in the event of non-payment of interest or principal when due, with
respect to an insured municipal bond, the insurer is not obligated to make
such payment until a specified time period (which may be thirty days or
more) after it has been notified by the fund that such non-payment has
occurred. For these purposes, a payment of principal is due only at final
maturity of the municipal bond and not at the time any earlier sinking fund
payment is due. The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the
municipal bonds or the value of the shares of the fund and, except as
described below and in the section entitled "Valuation of Portfolio
Securities," has no effect on the price or redemption value of fund shares.
Municipal bonds are generally eligible for insurance under fund insurance
if, at the time of purchase by the fund, they are identified separately or
by category in qualitative guidelines furnished by the fund insurer and are
in compliance with the aggregate limitations on amounts set forth in such
guidelines. Premium variations are based in part on the rating of the
municipal bond being insured at the time the fund purchases the bond. The
insurer may prospectively withdraw particular municipal bonds from the
classifications of bonds eligible for insurance or change the aggregate
amount limitation of each issue or category of eligible municipal bonds,
but must continue to insure the full amount of such bonds previously
acquired which the insurer has indicated are eligible so long as they
remain in the fund. The qualitative guidelines and aggregate amount
limitations established by the insurer from time to time will not
necessarily be the same as those the fund or FMR would use to govern
selection of municipal bonds for the fund's investments. Therefore, from
time to time such guidelines and limitations may affect investment
decisions.
Because coverage under the fund insurance terminates upon sale of a
municipal bond from the fund, the insurance does not have any effect on the
resale value of such a bond. Therefore, FMR may decide to retain any
insured municipal bonds which are in default or, in FMR's view, in
significant risk of default, and place a value on the insurance. This value
will be equal to the difference between the market value of the defaulted
municipal bond and the market value of similar municipal bonds that are not
in default. As a result, FMR may be limited in its ability to manage the
fund to the extent that it holds defaulted municipal bonds, which will
limit its ability in certain circumstances to purchase other municipal
bonds. While a defaulted municipal bond is held by the fund, the fund
continues to pay the insurance premium thereon but also collects interest
payments from the insurer and retains the right to collect the full amount
of principal from the insurer when the municipal bond comes due. The fund
expects that the market value of a defaulted municipal bond covered by
issuer insurance will generally be greater than the market value of an
otherwise comparable defaulted municipal bond covered by fund insurance.
Principal Bond Insurers. AMBAC Indemnity Corporation (AMBAC Indemnity) is a
Wisconsin-domiciled stock insurance corporation regulated by the Office of
the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Wisconsin and licensed to do
business in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, with admitted assets of approximately $1,936,000,000 billion
(unaudited) and statutory capital of approximately $1,096,000,000 million
(unaudited) as of September 30, 1993. Statutory capital consists of AMBAC
Indemnity's policyholders' surplus and statutory contingency reserve. AMBAC
Indemnity is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMBAC Inc., a 100% publicly-held
company. Moody's and S&P have both assigned a triple-A claims-paying
ability rating to AMBAC Indemnity.
Capital Guaranty Insurance Company is a "Aaa/AAA" rated monoline stock
insurance company incorporated in the State of Maryland, and is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Capital Guaranty Corporation, a Maryland insurance
holding company. Capital Guaranty Corporation is a publicly owned company
whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Capital Guaranty Insurance Company is authorized to provide insurance in 49
states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories. Capital
Guaranty focuses on insuring municipal securities. Their policies guarantee
the timely payment of principal and interest when due for payment on new
issue and secondary market issue municipal bond transactions. Capital
Guaranty's claims-paying ability is rated "Triple-A" by both Moody's and
Standard & Poor's. Therefore, if Capital Guaranty insures and issue with a
stand alone rating of less than "Triple-A", such issue would be "upgraded"
to "Aaa/AAA" by virtue of Capital Guaranty's insurance.
As of September 30, 1993, Capital Guaranty had $13.6 billion in net
exposure outstanding. The total statutory policyholders' surplus and
contingency reserve of Capital Guaranty was $181,383,432 (unaudited) and
the total admitted assets were $270,021,126 (unaudited) as reported to the
Insurance Department of the State of Maryland as of September 30, 1993.
FGIC Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Financial Guaranty
Insurance Company, is a leading insurer of municipal bonds, including new
issues and bonds held in unit investment trusts and mutual funds. Municipal
bonds insured by Financial Guaranty are rated Aaa/AAA/AAA by Moody's, S&P,
and Fitch, respectively. In accordance with statutory accounting
principles, Financial Guaranty's capital base as of December 31, 1993
totalled $1.03 billion, comprised of capital and surplus of $777 million
and a contingency reserve of $253 million.
Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation (MBIA) is the principal
operating subsidiary of MBIA Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed
company. MBIA Inc. is not obligated to pay debts of, or claims against
MBIA. MBIA is a limited liability corporation rather than a several
liability association. MBIA is domiciled in the state of New York and
licensed to do business in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Moody's rates all bond issues insured by MBIA
"Aaa" and short-term loans "MIG-1," both designated to be of the highest
quality; S&P rates all new issues insured by MBIA "AAA" Prime Grade. As of
September 30, 1993, MBIA had admitted assets of $13 billion (unaudited),
total liabilities of $2 billion (unaudited), and total capital and surplus
of $951 million (unaudited) determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory
authorities.
INTERFUND BORROWING AND LENDING PROGRAM. Pursuant to an exemptive order
issued by the SEC, each fund has received permission to lend money to, and
borrow money from, other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates, but each
fund currently intends to participate in this program only as a borrower.
Interfund borrowings normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum
duration of seven days. A fund will borrow through the program only when
the costs are equal to or lower than the costs of bank loans. Loans may be
called on one day's notice, and a fund may have to borrow from a bank at a
higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or not renewed.
INVERSE FLOATERS have variable interest rates that typically move in the
opposite direction from prevailing short-term interest rate levels - rising
when prevailing short-term interest rates fall, and vice versa. This
interest rate feature can make the prices of inverse floaters considerably
more volatile than bonds with comparable maturities.
LOWER-QUALITY MUNICIPAL SECURITIES. New York Income may invest a portion of
its assets in lower-quality municipal securities as described in the
Prospectus.
While the market for New York municipals is considered to be
[adequate/substantial], adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions
may affect the ability of outside pricing services used by a fund to value
its portfolio securities, and the fund's ability to dispose of
lower-quality bonds. The outside pricing services are monitored by FMR and
reported to the Board to determine whether the services are furnishing
prices that accurately reflect fair value. The impact of changing investor
perceptions may be especially pronounced in markets where municipal
securities are thinly traded.
The fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to
pursue litigation or otherwise exercise its rights as a security holder to
seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to
be in the best interest of the fund's shareholders.
MARKET DISRUPTION RISK. The value of municipal securities may be affected
by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or
litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of
municipal securities holders in the event of a bankruptcy. Municipal
bankruptcies are relatively rare, and certain provisions of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code governing such bankruptcies are unclear and remain
untested. Further, the application of state law to municipal issuers could
produce varying results among the states or among municipal securities
issuers within a state. These legal uncertainties could affect the
municipal securities market generally, certain specific segments of the
market, or the relative credit quality of particular securities. Any of
these effects could have a significant impact on the prices of some or all
of the municipal securities held by a fund, making it more difficult for
the money market fund to maintain a stable net asset value per share.
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES are high-quality, short-term obligations. Some
money market securities employ a trust or other similar structure to modify
the maturity, price characteristics, or quality of financial assets. For
example, put features can be used to modify the maturity of a security or
interest rate adjustment features can be used to enhance price stability.
If the structure does not perform as intended, adverse tax or investment
consequences may result. Neither the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) nor any
other regulatory authority has ruled definitively on certain legal issues
presented by structured securities. Future tax or other regulatory
determinations could adversely affect the value, liquidity, or tax
treatment of the income received from these securities or the nature and
timing of distributions made by the funds.
MUNICIPAL SECTORS:
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY: ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
The electric utilities industry has been experiencing, and will continue to
experience, increased competitive pressures. Federal legislation in the
last two years will open transmission access to any electricity supplier,
although it is not presently known to what extent competition will evolve.
Other risks include: (a) the availability and cost of fuel, (b) the
availability and cost of capital, (c) the effects of conservation on energy
demand, (d) the effects of rapidly changing environmental, safety, and
licensing requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations,
(e) timely and sufficient rate increases, and (f) opposition to nuclear
power.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:HEALTH CARE. The
health care industry is subject to regulatory action by a number of private
and governmental agencies, including federal, state, and local governmental
agencies. A major source of revenues for the health care industry is
payments from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a result, the industry
is sensitive to legislative changes and reductions in governmental spending
for such programs. Numerous other factors may affect the industry, such as
general and local economic conditions; demand for services; expenses
(including malpractice insurance premiums); and competition among health
care providers. In the future, the following elements may adversely affect
health care facility operations: adoption of legislation proposing a
national health insurance program; other state or local health care reform
measures; medical and technological advances which dramatically alter the
need for health services or the way in which such services are delivered;
changes in medical coverage which alter the traditional fee-for-service
revenue stream; and efforts by employers, insurers, and governmental
agencies to reduce the costs of health insurance and health care services.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:HOUSING. Housing
revenue bonds are generally issued by a state, county, city, local housing
authority, or other public agency. They generally are secured by the
revenues derived from mortgages purchased with the proceeds of the bond
issue. It is extremely difficult to predict the supply of available
mortgages to be purchased with the proceeds of an issue or the future cash
flow from the underlying mortgages. Consequently, there are risks that
proceeds will exceed supply, resulting in early retirement of bonds, or
that homeowner repayments will create an irregular cash flow. Many factors
may affect the financing of multi-family housing projects, including
acceptable completion of construction, proper management, occupancy and
rent levels, economic conditions, and changes to current laws and
regulations.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:EDUCATION. In
general, there are two types of education-related bonds; those issued to
finance projects for public and private colleges and universities, and
those representing pooled interests in student loans. Bonds issued to
supply educational institutions with funds are subject to the risk of
unanticipated revenue decline, primarily the result of decreasing student
enrollment or decreasing state and federal funding. Among the factors that
may lead to declining or insufficient revenues are restrictions on
students' ability to pay tuition, availability of state and federal
funding, and general economic conditions. Student loan revenue bonds are
generally offered by state (or substate) authorities or commissions and are
backed by pools of student loans. Underlying student loans may be
guaranteed by state guarantee agencies and may be subject to reimbursement
by the United States Department of Education through its guaranteed student
loan program. Others may be private, uninsured loans made to parents or
students which are supported by reserves or other forms of credit
enhancement. Recoveries of principal due to loan defaults may be applied to
redemption of bonds or may be used to re-lend, depending on program
latitude and demand for loans. Cash flows supporting student loan revenue
bonds are impacted by numerous factors, including the rate of student loan
defaults, seasoning of the loan portfolio, and student repayment deferral
periods of forbearance. Other risks associated with student loan revenue
bonds include potential changes in federal legislation regarding student
loan revenue bonds, state guarantee agency reimbursement and continued
federal interest and other program subsidies currently in effect.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:WATER AND SEWER.
Water and sewer revenue bonds are often considered to have relatively
secure credit as a result of their issuer's importance, monopoly status,
and generally unimpeded ability to raise rates. Despite this, lack of water
supply due to insufficient rain, run-off, or snow pack is a concern that
has led to past defaults. Further, public resistance to rate increases,
costly environmental litigation, and Federal environmental mandates are
challenges faced by issuers of water and sewer bonds.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation debt may be issued to finance the construction of airports,
toll roads, highways, or other transit facilities. Airport bonds are
dependent on the general stability of the airline industry and on the
stability of a specific carrier who uses the airport as a hub. Air traffic
generally follows broader economic trends and is also affected by the price
and availability of fuel. Toll road bonds are also affected by the cost and
availability of fuel as well as toll levels, the presence of competing
roads and the general economic health of an area. Fuel costs and
availability also affect other transportation-related securities, as do the
presence of alternate forms of transportation, such as public
transportation.]
MUNICIPAL LEASES and participation interests therein may take the form of a
lease, an installment purchase, or a conditional sale contract and are
issued by state and local governments and authorities to acquire land or a
wide variety of equipment and facilities. Generally, the funds will not
hold such obligations directly as a lessor of the property, but will
purchase a participation interest in a municipal obligation from a bank or
other third party. A participation interest gives a fund a specified,
undivided interest in the obligation in proportion to its purchased
interest in the total amount of the obligation.
Municipal leases frequently have risks distinct from those associated with
general obligation or revenue bonds. State constitutions and statutes set
forth requirements that states or municipalities must meet to incur debt.
These may include voter referenda, interest rate limits, or public sale
requirements. Leases, installment purchases, or conditional sale contracts
(which normally provide for title to the leased asset to pass to the
governmental issuer) have evolved as a means for governmental issuers to
acquire property and equipment without meeting their constitutional and
statutory requirements for the issuance of debt. Many leases and contracts
include "non-appropriation clauses" providing that the governmental issuer
has no obligation to make future payments under the lease or contract
unless money is appropriated for such purposes by the appropriate
legislative body on a yearly or other periodic basis. Non-appropriation
clauses free the issuer from debt issuance limitations.
PUT FEATURES entitle the holder to sell a security back to the issuer or a
third party at any time or at specified intervals. They are subject to the
risk that the put provider is unable to honor the put feature (purchase the
security). Put providers often support their ability to buy securities on
demand by obtaining letters of credit or other guarantees from other
entities. Demand features, standby commitments, and tender options are
types of put features.
QUALITY AND MATURITY (MONEY MARKET FUND ONLY). Pursuant to procedures
adopted by the Board of Trustees, Fidelity New York Municipal Money Market
Fund (New York Money Market) may purchase only high-quality securities that
FMR believes present minimal credit risks. To be considered high-quality, a
security must be rated in accordance with applicable rules in one of the
two highest categories for short-term securities by at least two nationally
recognized rating services (or by one, if only one rating service has rated
the security); or, if unrated, judged to be of equivalent quality by FMR.
High-quality securities are divided into "first tier" and "second tier"
securities. First tier securities are those deemed to be in the highest
rating category (e.g., Standard & Poor's A-1 or SP-1), and second tier
securities are those deemed to be in the second highest rating category
(e.g., Standard & Poor's A-2 or SP-2).
The fund currently intends to limit its investments to securities with
remaining maturities of 397 days or less, and to maintain a dollar-weighted
average maturity of 90 days or less. When determining the maturity of a
security, the fund may look to an interest rate reset or demand feature.
REFUNDING CONTRACTS. A fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis
in connection with the refinancing of an issuer's outstanding indebtedness.
Refunding contracts require the issuer to sell and the fund to buy refunded
municipal obligations at a stated price and yield on a settlement date that
may be several months or several years in the future. A fund generally will
not be obligated to pay the full purchase price if it fails to perform
under a refunding contract. Instead, refunding contracts generally provide
for payment of liquidated damages to the issuer (currently 15-20% of the
purchase price). A fund may secure its obligations under a refunding
contract by depositing collateral or a letter of credit equal to the
liquidated damages provisions of the refunding contract. When required by
SEC guidelines, a fund will place liquid assets in a segregated custodial
account equal in amount to its obligations under refunding contracts.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases a
security and simultaneously commits to sell that security back to the
original seller at an agreed-upon price. The resale price reflects the
purchase price plus an agreed-upon incremental amount which is unrelated to
the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. To protect the fund
from the risk that the original seller will not fulfill its obligation, the
securities are held in an account of the fund at a bank, marked-to-market
daily, and maintained at a value at least equal to the sale price plus the
accrued incremental amount. While it does not presently appear possible to
eliminate all risks from these transactions (particularly the possibility
that the value of the underlying security will be less than the resale
price, as well as delays and costs to a fund in connection with bankruptcy
proceedings), it is each fund's current policy to engage in repurchase
agreement transactions with parties whose creditworthiness has been
reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR.
RESTRICTED SECURITIES generally can be sold in privately negotiated
transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, or in a registered public offering. Where
registration is required, a fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the
registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time
it decides to seek registration and the time it may be permitted to sell a
security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a
period, adverse market conditions were to develop, a fund might obtain a
less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of
the security. However, in general, the money market fund anticipates
holding restricted securities to maturity or selling them in an exempt
transaction.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund
sells a portfolio instrument to another party, such as a bank or
broker-dealer, in return for cash and agrees to repurchase the instrument
at a particular price and time. While a reverse repurchase agreement is
outstanding, the fund will maintain appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account to cover its obligation under the agreement. A
fund will enter into reverse repurchase agreements only with parties whose
creditworthiness has been found satisfactory by FMR. Such transactions may
increase fluctuations in the market value of the fund's assets and may be
viewed as a form of leverage.
SOURCES OF CREDIT OR LIQUIDITY SUPPORT. FMR may rely on its evaluation of
the credit of a bank or other entity in determining whether to purchase a
security supported by a letter of credit guarantee, put or demand
feature , insurance or other source of credit or liquidity. In
evaluating the credit of a foreign bank or other foreign entities, FMR will
consider whether adequate public information about the entity is available
and whether the entity may be subject to unfavorable political or economic
developments, currency controls, or other government restrictions that
might affect its ability to honor its commitment.
STANDBY COMMITMENTS are puts that entitle holders to same-day settlement at
an exercise price equal to the amortized cost of the underlying security
plus accrued interest, if any, at the time of exercise. Each fund may
acquire standby commitments to enhance the liquidity of portfolio
securities.
Ordinarily a fund will not transfer a standby commitment to a third party,
although it could sell the underlying municipal security to a third party
at any time. A fund may purchase standby commitments separate from or in
conjunction with the purchase of securities subject to such commitments. In
the latter case, the fund would pay a higher price for the securities
acquired, thus reducing their yield to maturity.
Issuers or financial intermediaries may obtain letters of credit or other
guarantees to support their ability to buy securities on demand. FMR may
rely upon its evaluation of a bank's credit in determining whether to
support an instrument supported by a letter of credit. In evaluating a
foreign bank's credit, FMR will consider whether adequate public
information about the bank is available and whether the bank may be subject
to unfavorable political or economic developments, currency controls, or
other governmental restrictions that might affect the bank's ability to
honor its credit commitment.
Standby commitments are subject to certain risks, including the ability of
issuers of standby commitments to pay for securities at the time the
commitments are exercised; the fact that standby commitments are not
marketable by the funds; and the possibility that the maturities of the
underlying securities may be different from those of the commitments.
TENDER OPTION BONDS are created by coupling an intermediate- or long-term,
fixed-rate, tax-exempt bond (generally held pursuant to a custodial
arrangement) with a tender agreement that gives the holder the option to
tender the bond at its face value. As consideration for providing the
tender option, the sponsor (usually a bank, broker-dealer, or other
financial institution) receives periodic fees equal to the difference
between the bond's fixed coupon rate and the rate (determined by a
remarketing or similar agent) that would cause the bond, coupled with the
tender option, to trade at par on the date of such determination. After
payment of the tender option fee, a fund effectively holds a demand
obligation that bears interest at the prevailing short-term tax-exempt
rate. In selecting tender option bonds for the funds, FMR will consider the
creditworthiness of the issuer of the underlying bond, the custodian, and
the third party provider of the tender option. In certain instances, a
sponsor may terminate a tender option if, for example, the issuer of the
underlying bond defaults on interest payments.
VARIABLE OR FLOATING RATE OBLIGATIONS, including certain participation
interests in municipal instruments, have interest rate adjustment formulas
that help stabilize their market values. Many variable and floating rate
instruments also carry demand features that permit a fund to sell them at
par value plus accrued interest on short notice.
In many instances bonds and participation interests have tender options or
demand features that permit a fund to tender (or put) the bonds to an
institution at periodic intervals and to receive the principal amount
thereof. A fund considers variable rate instruments structured in this way
(Participating VRDOs) to be essentially equivalent to other VRDOs it
purchases. The IRS has not ruled whether the interest on Participating
VRDOs is tax-exempt and, accordingly, a fund intends to purchase these
instruments based on opinions of bond counsel. A fund may also invest in
fixed-rate bonds that are subject to third party puts and in participation
interests in such bonds held by a bank in trust or otherwise.
VARIABLE AND FLOATING RATE SECURITIES provide for periodic adjustments of
the interest rate paid on the security. Variable rate securities provide
for a specified periodic adjustment in the interest rate, while floating
rate securities have interest rates that change whenever there is a change
in a designated benchmark rate. Some variable or floating rate securities
have put features.
ZERO COUPON BONDS do not make regular interest payments. Instead, they are
sold at a deep discount from their face value and are redeemed at face
value when they mature. Because zero coupon bonds do not pay current
income, their prices can be very volatile when interest rates change. In
calculating its daily dividend, a fund takes into account as income a
portion of the difference between a zero coupon bond's purchase price and
its face value.
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH RESTATES FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED
IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTIONS OF SECURITY TYPES AND INVESTMENT PRACTICES.
FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES: Under normal market conditions, New York Insured
will invest primarily in municipal bonds that, at the time of purchase,
either (1) are insured under fund insurance issued to the fund by an
insurer or (2) are insured under an insurance policy obtained by the issuer
or underwriter of such municipal bonds at the time of original issuance
thereof (issuer insurance). Insurance will cover the timely payment of
interest and principal on municipal obligations and will be obtained from
recognized insurers.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING NEW YORK
The financial condition of the State of New York (the State), its public
authorities and public benefit corporations (the Authorities) and its local
governments, particularly the City of New York (the City), could affect the
market values and marketability of, and therefore the net asset value per
share and the interest income of, the funds, or result in the default of
existing obligations, including obligations which may be held by the funds.
The following section provides only a brief summary of the complex factors
affecting the financial situation in New York and is based on information
obtained from the State, certain of its Authorities, the City and certain
other localities, as publicly available on the date of this Statement of
Additional Information. The information contained in such publicly
available documents has not been independently verified. It should be noted
that the creditworthiness of obligations issued by local issuers may be
unrelated to the creditworthiness of the State, and that there is no
obligation on the part of the State to make payment on such local
obligations in the event of default in the absence of a specific guarantee
or pledge provided by the State.
The State and the City are each facing serious financial difficulties and
have each experienced recent declines in their credit standings. Standard &
Poor's Corporation (S&P) and Moody's Investors Service Inc. (Moody's) have
each assigned ratings for the State's general obligation bonds that are
among the three lowest of those states with rated general obligation bonds.
The ratings of certain related debt of other issuers for which the State
has an outstanding moral obligation, lease purchase, guarantee or other
contractual obligation are generally linked directly to the State's rating.
S&P and Moody's have each assigned ratings for the City's obligations that
are among the lowest of those cities with rated general obligation bonds.
Should the financial condition of the State, its Authorities, or its local
governments deteriorate, their respective credit ratings could be further
reduced, and the market value and marketability of their outstanding notes
and bonds could be adversely affected, and their respective access to the
public credit markets jeopardized.
ECONOMIC FACTORS. New York is the third most populous state, and has a
relatively high level of personal wealth. However, the State economy has
grown more slowly than that of the nation as a whole, resulting in the
gradual erosion of its relative economic affluence (due to factors such as
relative costs for taxes, labor, and energy). The State's economy is
diverse, with a comparatively large share of the nation's financial,
insurance, transportation, communications and service employment, and a
very small share of the nation's farming and mining activity. New York has
a declining proportion of its workforce engaged in manufacturing and
increasing proportion engaged in service industries. The State, therefore
is likely to be less affected than the nation as a whole during an economic
recession concentrated in construction and manufacturing sectors of the
economy, but is likely to be more affected during a recession concentrated
in the service-producing sector. The State's manufacturing and maritime
base have been seriously eroded, as illustrated by the decline of the steel
industry in the Buffalo area and of the apparel and textile industries in
the City. In addition, the City experienced substantial socio-economic
changes, as a large segment of its population and a significant share of
corporate headquarters and other businesses relocated (many out-of-state).
Both the State and the City experienced substantial revenue increases in
the mid-1980s attributable directly (corporate income and financial
corporations taxes) and indirectly (personal income and a variety of other
taxes) to growth in new jobs, rising profits, and capital appreciation
derived from the finance sector of the City's economy. From 1977 to its
1988 peak, the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors rose 55%, to
account in 1988 for 23% of total earnings in the City and 14% statewide
(compared to 7% nationwide). The finance sector's growth was a catalyst for
the New York metropolitan region's related business and professional
services, retail trade and residential and commercial real estate markets.
The then rising real estate market contributed to City revenues, as higher
property values and new construction added to collections from property
taxes, mortgage recording, and transfer taxes and sales taxes on building
materials. The boom on Wall Street more than compensated for the continued
erosion of the State's (and the City's) manufacturing and maritime base,
since average wages in finance and related business and professional
services were substantially higher (thereby providing a net increase of
higher incomes, taxed at even higher marginal rates).
Although the national economy began to expand in 1991, the State economy
remained in recession until 1993, when employment growth resumed.
Employment growth has been hindered during recent years by significant cut
backs in the computer and instrument manufacturing, utility and defense
industries. Personal income increased substantially in 1992 and 1993. The
State's economy entered into the third year of a slow recovery in 1995.
According to assumptions contained in the State financial plan issued on
June 20, 1995 (the 1995-96 State Financial Plan) employment is expected to
grow slightly during 1995, although the rate of increase is expected to be
below the experience of the 1980's due to cutbacks in federal spending and
employment, as well as continued corporate downsizing. The Mid-Year update
to the 1995-96 State Financial Plan issued on October 25, 1995 (the Mid
Year Update) contains a marginally weaker economic forecast than that
contained in the initial 1995-96 State Financial Plan, and predicts a
significant slowing of state employment growth during calendar year 1996,
due to the forecasted slackening pace of national economic growth, industry
consolidation and governmental employment.
Notwithstanding the state budget for fiscal year 1995-1996 which enacts
significant tax and program reductions, the state can expect to confront a
structural deficit in future years. The 1995-96 State Financial Plan, in
part, reflects actions which provide non-recurring measures (sometimes
referred to as "one shots") variously estimated to provide $900 million to
$1.0 billion of savings. Additionally, the three-year plan to reduce State
personal income taxes will decrease State tax receipts by an estimated $1.7
billion in fiscal year 1996-97. Similarly, other actions taken to reduce
disbursements, such as reductions in the state work force and Medicare and
welfare expenditures, are expected to provide greater reductions in future
fiscal years. The net impact of these and other factors is expected to
produce a potential imbalance in receipts and disbursements for the State's
fiscal year 1996-97 and future fiscal years. Further, there can be no
assurance that the State economy will not experience worse-than-predicted
results in the 1995-96 Fiscal Year with corresponding material and adverse
effects on the State's projections of receipts and disbursements. Although
the Mid-Year Update (Third-quarter Update) projects a continued balance in
the 1995-96 State Financial Plan, downward revisions have been made to the
estimates of both receipts and disbursements. As the State Financial Plan
and the updates thereto are based upon forecasts of national and State
economic activity, it should be noted that many uncertainties exist in such
forecasts, including federal financial and monetary policies, the
availability of credit and the condition of the world economy. In addition,
the economic and financial condition of the State may be affected by
various financial, social, economic and political factors. These factors
can be complex, may vary from year to year and are frequently the results
of actions taken not only by the State and its agencies and
instrumentalities, but also by other entities, such as the Federal
government, that are not under the control of the State.
The fiscal health of the State may also be impacted by the fiscal health of
the City. Although the City has had a balanced budget since 1981, estimates
of the City's future revenues and expenditures are subject to various
uncertainties. For example, the effects of the October 1987 stock market
crash and 1990-92 national recession have had a disproportionately adverse
impact on the New York city metropolitan region, as private sector job
losses since 1989 have offset all the prior employment gains of the 1980s.
Declines in both employment and earnings in the finance sector contributed
to declines in retail sales and real estate values. In addition, a number
of widely publicized bankruptcies among highly leveraged retailing,
brokerage and real estate development companies occurred. The effects of
the recession have extended to banking, insurance, business services (such
as law, accounting and advertising), publishing and communications. Factors
which may inhibit the City's economic recovery include (i) credit
restraints imposed by the weak financial condition of several major money
center banks located in the City; (ii) increases in combined State and
local tax burdens, if uncompetitive tax rates are imposed; (iii) perceived
declines in the quality of life attributable to service reductions and the
deterioration of the City's infrastructure; (iv) additional employment
losses in the City's banking sector or corporate headquarters complex due
to further corporate relocations or restructurings; or (v) increased
expenditures for public health assistance and care. The City's future
economic condition will also likely be affected by its competitive position
as a world financial center (compared to London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, and
competing regional U.S. centers). Investors should also note that the
budget for the City fiscal year 1995-96 addresses a projected $2.7 billion
budget gap. Most of the budget-cap closing initiatives may be implemented
only with the cooperation of the city's municipal unions, or the state or
Federal government. No assurance can be given that such initiatives will be
successfully undertaken.
While the State's economy is broader-based than that of the City,
particular industries are concentrated in and have a disproportionate
impact on certain areas, such as heavy industry in Buffalo, photographic
and optical equipment in Rochester, machinery and transportation equipment
in Syracuse and Utica-Rome, computers in Binghamton and in the Mid-Hudson
Valley, and electrical equipment in the Albany-Troy-Schenectedy area.
Constraints on economic growth, taxpayer resistance to proposed substantial
increases in local tax rates, and reductions in State aid in regions apart
from the City have contributed to financial difficulties for several county
and other local governments.
THE STATE. As noted above, the financial condition of the State is affected
by several factors, including the strength of the State and its regional
economies, actions of the federal government, and State actions affecting
the level of receipts and disbursements. Owing to these and other factors,
the State may, in future years, face substantial potential budget gaps
resulting from a significant disparity between tax revenues projected from
a lower recurring receipts base and the future costs of maintaining State
programs at current levels. The State has been experiencing and continues
to experience substantial financial difficulties, with General Fund (the
principal operating account) deficits incurred during the fiscal years
1989-1990 through 1991-1992. The State's accumulated General Fund deficit
(on a GAAP basis) grew 91% from FY1986-87 to FY1990-91, and reached a
then-record $6.265 billion (audited) by March 31, 1991. An accumulated
General Fund deficit at March 31, 1993 was restated to be $2.551 billion.
The State ended its 1993-94 fiscal year with a negative fund balance of
$1.637 billion. This represented an improvement over prior years, primarily
due to an improving national and State economy resulting in
higher-than-expected receipts from personal income tax and various business
taxes and the relative success of the New York Local Government Assistance
Corporation (LGAC). The General Fund showed an operating surplus of $914
million (on a GAAP basis). The State's 1994-95 fiscal year budget was
adopted on June 8, 1994, more than two months after the beginning of the
State's fiscal year. The State ended its FY 1994-95 reporting a General
Fund operating deficit of $1.426 billion, primarily due to changes in
accounting methodologies used by the State Comptroller and the use of
$1.026 billion of the FY 1993-94 cash surplus to fund operating expenses in
FY 1994-95. These factors were offset by net proceeds of $315 million of
bonds issued by LGAC. Actual receipts reported fell short of original
projections, primarily in the categories of business taxes. These
shortfalls were offset by better than expected performance in the remaining
taxes, principally the user taxes and fees. Total expenditures for FY
1994-95 increased $2.083 billion, or 6.7% over the prior fiscal year.
On June 7, 1995, the New York State legislature passed the final
legislation regarding the State's FY1995-96 budget. Both the enacted budget
bills and the State Financial Plan for FY1995-96 include the reductions in
the actual level of spending from that which occurred in FY 1994-95 and
project reductions in Medicaid and State Authority operating costs. The
FY1995-96 budget also projects an approximate increase of 3% in all
governmental funds over the amounts received in FY1994-95 and includes the
phase-in of a three-year reduction in the State's personal income tax. The
Governor released his proposed budget for FY1996-97 on December 15, 1995
(the "1996-97 Executive Budget") 30 days in advance of the
constitutionally-mandated release date. The 1996-97 Executive Budget
projects a $3.9 billion budget gap, which it proposes to close largely by
Medicaid cost containment measures, welfare reform and restructuring of the
state health care delivery system. The phased reduction of the State's
personal income tax is continued in the 1996-97 Executive Budget. There are
risks and uncertainties concerning whether or not certain tax and spending
cuts included in the FY1995-96 budget as adopted will be upheld if
challenged in the courts. For example, the State Comptroller is challenging
the proposed use of certain pension reserves. If such suit is successful,
approximately $110 million would become unavailable as a source of
contribution to the balanced State budget. Finding an additional $110
million in reductions or from other sources may prove difficult.
Additionally, even if all such tax and spending cuts are successfully
implemented, resulting in a balanced budget for FY1995-96, there can be no
assurance that the State will not face budget gaps in future years,
resulting from a disparity between tax revenues projected from a lower
recurring-receipts base and the spending required to maintain State
programs at current levels. Furthermore, the State is a party to numerous
lawsuits in which an adverse decision could require extraordinary
expenditures. Certain major budgetary considerations affecting the State
are outlined below.
REVENUE BASE. The State's principal revenue sources are economically
sensitive, and include the personal income tax 57% of estimated FY1995-96
General Fund tax receipts, and user taxes and fees (20% of FY1994-95 and
nearly 21% of estimated FY1995-96 General Fund tax receipts, respectively)
and uncertainties in tax pages behavior as a result of actual and proposed
changes in Federal tax law also can have an adverse impact on State tax
receipts. One-fourth of the 4% State sales tax has been dedicated to pay
debt service of the LGAC, and has correspondingly reduced General Fund
receipts. To the extent those monies are not necessary for payment to LGAC,
they are transferred from the LGAC Tax Fund to the General Fund and
reported as a transfer from other funds rather than as sales and use tax
receipts. During fiscal years 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, and 1994-95 monies
were so transferred. $1.3 billion is recommended to be transferred from the
LGAC Tax Fund to the General Fund in fiscal year 1994-95. Capital gains are
a significant component of income tax collections. Auto sales and building
materials are significant components of retail sales tax collections. Tax
rates are relatively high and may impose political and economic constraints
on the ability of the State to further increase its taxes. State
legislation enacted in 1995 is designed to reduce, by 20% over three years,
receipts from the personal income tax. This tax-reduction program is
estimated to reduce receipts by $515 million in FY1995-96, $2.2 billion in
FY1996-97 and to produce further significant reductions in FY1997-98. In
addition to such reductions in overall tax rates, the tax-reduction program
also includes other modifications to the tax laws which will have the
effect of lowering the amount of tax revenues to be received by the State.
In the absence of countervailing economic growth or expenditure cuts the
tax cuts could make the achievement of a balanced State budget more
difficult in future years.
A significant risk to the 1995-96 State Financial Plan arises from tax
legislation pending in the U.S. Congress. Changes to the federal tax
treatment of capital gains, if made, are likely to flow automatically to
the State personal income tax. Such changes, depending upon their precise
character and timing, as well as taxpayer response, could produce either
revenue gain or loss during the remainder of the State's 1995-96 fiscal
year.
STATE DEBT. The State has the heaviest debt burden of any state (with
nearly $5.2 billion of long-term general obligation, $4.7 billion of LGAC
debt and $18 billion of lease-purchase or other contractual debt
outstanding as of March 31, 1995), and debt service costs absorb a large
share of the State's budget. As of March 31, 1995 the State is also
obligated with respect to nearly $7.2 billion for statutory moral
obligations for nine of its Authorities and for guarantees of $358 million
of other Authority debt. Historically, the State had one of the largest
seasonal financing requirements of any municipal issuer, and is required
each spring to borrow substantial sums from public credit markets to
finance its accumulated General Fund deficit and its scheduled payments of
aid to local governments and school districts. To reduce such seasonal
borrowings, the state created LGAC as a financing vehicle to finance the
State's local assistance payments by issuing long-term debt, payable over
30 years from a portion of the State sales tax, as discussed above. As of
June, 1995, LGAC had issued its bonds and notes to provide net proceeds of
$4.7 billion, thus completing the LGAC program. The impact of LGAC's
borrowing is that the State was able to meet its cash flow needs in the
first quarter of FY 1995-96 without relying on short-term seasonal
borrowings. Neither the 1995-96 State Financial Plan nor the 1994-95 State
Financial plan included a spring borrowing, the first time in 35 years that
there was no such short-term borrowing. Investors should note that the
enabling legislation for LGAC contains a covenant restricting the amount of
the State's Spring Borrowing, which may reduce the State's fiscal
flexibility in future fiscal years.
BUDGETARY FLEXIBILITY. A significant portion of the State's General Fund
budget is accounted for by contractually required expenses (such as pension
and debt service costs) and by federally mandated programs (such as AFDC
and Medicaid). In addition, State aid for school districts comprises a
major share of the budget, and total appropriations and distribution of
such aid is especially contentious politically. Furthermore, the State's
ability to respond to unanticipated developments in the future may have
been impaired since the State has utilized a substantial range of actions
of a non-recurring nature in recent years to finance its General Fund
operations, including tapping excess monies in special funds, refinancing
outstanding debt to reduce reserve fund requirements and current (but not
long-term) debt service costs, recalculating pension fund contributions,
selling State assets, reimbursing past General Fund expenditures by the
issuance of authority debt and deferring payment for expenditures to future
fiscal years. The 1995-96 State Financial Plan contains actions of a
non-recurring nature including mergers of certain state authorities,
payment from the sale of certain state assets and payments associated with
the resolution of certain court cases, totalling approximately $900 million
to $1 billion. The 1996-97 Executive Budget, however, contains actions of a
non-recurring nature only to the extent of approximately $123 million.
LABOR COSTS. The State government workforce is mostly unionized, subject to
the Taylor Law which authorizes collective bargaining and prohibits (but
has not historically prevented) strikes and work slowdowns. Costs for
employee health benefits have increased substantially, and can be expected
to further increase. The State has a substantial unfunded liability for
future pension benefits, and has utilized changes in its pension fund
investment return assumptions to reduce current contribution requirements.
If such investment earnings assumptions are not sustained by actual
results, additional State contributions will be required in future years to
meet the State's contractual obligations. The State's change in actuarial
method from the aggregate cost method to a modified projected unit credit
method in the 1990-91 fiscal year created a substantial surplus that was
amortized and applied to offset the State's contribution through the
1993-94 fiscal year. This change in actuarial method was ruled
unconstitutional by the State's highest court and the State returned to the
aggregate cost method in fiscal year 1994-95 using a four-year phase-in.
Employer contributions, including the State's, are expected to increase
over the next five to ten years.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. The State has the second largest number of persons
receiving public assistance (AFDC and Home Relief) of any state. AFDC costs
are shared among the federal government, the State and its counties
(including the City) by statutory formula. Caseloads tend to rise
significantly during economic downturns, but have fallen only in the later
stages of past economic recoveries.
MEDICAID. The State participates in the federal Medicaid program under a
state plan approved by the Health Care Financing Administration. The
federal government provides a substantial portion of eligible program
costs, with the remainder shared by the State and its counties (including
the City). Basic program eligibility and benefits are determined by federal
guidelines, but the State provides a number of optional benefits and
expanded eligibility. Program costs have increased substantially in recent
years, and account for a rising share of the State budget. Federal law
requires the State to adopt reimbursement rates for hospitals and nursing
homes that are reasonable and adequate to meet the costs that must be
incurred by efficiently and economically operated facilities in providing
patient care, a standard that has led to past litigation by hospitals and
nursing homes seeking higher reimbursement from the State. The budget
adopted for FY1995-96 and, in particular, the 1996-97 Executive Budget,
each include reductions in spending for Medicaid. Cutbacks in State
spending for Medicaid may adversely affect the financial condition of
hospitals and health care institutions that are the obligors of bonds that
may be held by the funds.
THE STATE AUTHORITIES. The State's Authorities are not subject to the
constitutional restrictions on the incurrence of debt which apply to the
State itself, and may issue bonds and notes within the amounts of, and as
otherwise restricted by, their legislative authorization. The New York
State Public Authorities Control Board approves the issuance of debt and
major contracts by ten of the Authorities. As of September 30, 1994 (the
date of the latest data available), there were 18 Authorities that had
outstanding debt of $100 million or more, the aggregate debt of which
(including refunding bonds and moral obligation, lease-purchase,
contractual obligation, or State-guaranteed debt) then totaled
approximately $70.3 billion. As of March 31, 1995, aggregate public
authority debt outstanding as State-supported debt was $27.9 billion and
State-related debt was $36.1 billion. In recent years the State has
provided financial assistance through appropriations, in some cases of a
recurring nature, to certain Authorities for operating and other expenses
and, (from 1976 to 1987) in fulfillment of its commitments on moral
obligation indebtedness or otherwise, for debt service. The State has
budgeted operating assistance of approximately $1.3 billion for the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for fiscal year 1994-95 and
estimates total assistance in FY1995-96 to be approximately $1.1 billion.
This assistance is expected to continue to be required (and may increase)
in future years. Failure by the State to appropriate necessary amounts or
to take other action to permit the Authorities to meet their obligations
could adversely affect the ability of the State and the Authorities to
obtain financing in the public credit markets and the market price of the
State's outstanding bonds and notes.
The MTA, whose credit standing was recently reduced, oversees the operation
of the City's subway and bus lines by its affiliates, the New York City
Transit Authority and the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating
Authority (collectively, the "TA"). MTA subsidiaries operate certain
commuter rail and bus lines in the New York metropolitan area. An
affiliated agency, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA),
operates certain intrastate toll bridges and tunnels. To maintain its
facilities and equipment, which deteriorated significantly in the late
1970s due to deferred maintenance, the MTA prepares a five-year capital
program subject to approval by the MTA Capital Program Review Board. In
April 1993, the State legislature authorized the funding of a portion of a
five year $9.56 billion capital plan for the MTA for 1992 through 1996.
MTA's five year capital program for 1992-96 was approved by the State
capital program review board in December 1993. There can be no assurance
that all governmental actions for the 1992-96 capital program will be
taken, that funding sources currently identified will not be decreased or
eliminated, or that the capital program will not be delayed or reduced. If
the capital program is delayed or reduced, ridership and fare revenues may
decline, which could impair the MTA's ability to meet its operating
expenses without additional State assistance. There can be no assurance
that any such assistance will continue at any particular level or in any
fixed relationship to the operating costs and capital needs of the MTA.
THE CITY. In the early 1970s, the City incurred substantial operating
deficits, and its financial controls, accounting practices, and disclosure
policies were widely criticized. In 1975, the City encountered severe
financial difficulties and lost access to the public credit markets. The
State Legislature responded in 1975 by creating the Municipal Assistance
Corporation For The City of New York (MAC) to provide financing assistance
for the City and the Financial Control Board to exercise certain oversight
and review functions with respect to the City's finances. The Financial
Control Board's powers over the City were suspended in June 1986, but would
be reinstated (under current law) if the City experiences certain adverse
financial circumstances. At the time of the fiscal crisis, the State
provided substantial financial assistance to the City, the federal
government provided the City with direct seasonal loans and guarantees on
the City's long-term debt, and the City's labor unions accepted deferrals
of wage increases and approved purchases of City bonds by the pension
funds. No assurance can be given that similar assistance would again be
made available if needed, particularly given the current budgetary
constraints faced by both the federal and State governments.
The City provides services usually undertaken by counties, school districts
or special districts in other large urban areas, including the provision of
social services such as day care, foster care, health care, family
planning, services for the elderly and special employment services for
needy individuals and families who qualify for such assistance. State law
requires the City to allocate a large portion of its total budget to Board
of Education operations, and mandates the City to assume the local share of
public assistance and Medicaid costs. While the city has had GAAP operating
surpluses in recent years, the City has experienced ongoing financial
difficulties; primarily related to the impact of the recent recession on
the local economy (reducing revenues from most major taxes and increasing
public assistance and Medicaid caseloads), rising health care costs for
City employees and for Medicaid, and rising inflation and interest rates.
In response, the City implemented gap-closing programs which initially
relied primarily on actions of a non-recurring nature, but included
substantial property tax rate increases and a personal income tax surcharge
imposed in FY1991 and selected service cutbacks. Reductions in State aid,
larger-than-budgeted labor settlements and increased police expenditures
added to the adverse budgetary impact of the local recession, confronting
the City with a potential $3.3 billion imbalance during FY1992 budget
negotiations. This initial budget gap was closed by adoption of a budget
providing for various tax increases and significant service reductions. Aid
to nonprofit cultural institutions in the City was significantly reduced
(as was State aid to such institutions), including certain institutions
that are obligors of bonds that may be held by the funds.
The City's budget for fiscal year 1994 identified measures to close a $300
million budget gap, which was the result of shortfalls in federal and State
aid from previously projected levels. The City achieved balanced operating
results as reported in accordance with GAAP for the 1994 fiscal year. For
the 1995 fiscal year, the City adopted a budget which halted the trend in
recent years of substantial increases in City-funded spending from one year
to the next, and the City budget adopted for the 1996 fiscal year reduced
City-funded spending for a second consecutive year. The mayor is
responsible for preparing the City's four-year financial plan. The City's
1996-1999 financial plan (the 1996-1999 City Financial Plan) contains
numerous assumptions concerning factors which may impact the City's budget
such as: the timing and pace of a regional and local economic recovery,
increases in interest rates, the impact on real estate tax revenues of the
current downturn in the real estate market, wage increases for city
employees consistent with those assumed in the Financial Plan, employment
growth, the ability to implement proposed reductions in City personnel and
other cost reduction initiatives which may require in certain cases the
cooperation of the City's municipal unions and MAC, provision of State and
federal aid and mandate relief, and the impact on the New York City region
of proposals for federal and state welfare reform. No assurance can be
given that the assumptions used by the City in the 1996-1999 City Financial
Plan will be realized. Furthermore, actions taken in recent fiscal years to
avert deficits may have reduced the City's flexibility in responding to
future budgetary imbalances, and have deferred certain expenditures to
later fiscal years.
The City's original budget for fiscal year 1995 reflected proposed actions
to eliminate a $2.3 billion budget gap. The City submitted on July 21, 1995
a fourth quarter modification of the City's financial plan for FY1994-95
which projects a balanced budget in accordance with GAAP for the City's
FY1994-95. On July 11, 1995, the City submitted the 1996-1999 City
Financial Plan, which is based on the City's expense and capital budgets
for the City's FY1995-96 adopted on June 14, 1995 (the "1996 City Budget").
The 1996 City Budget sets forth proposed actions by the City for FY1995-96
to close a substantial projected budget gap (approximately $3.1 billion)
resulting from lower than projected tax receipts and other revenues and
greater then projected expenditures. Proposed actions in the 1996-1999 City
Financial Plan for the City's FY1995-96 include a reduction of
approximately $400 million primarily affecting public assistance and
Medicaid payments by the City, expenditure reductions in agencies totalling
approximately $1.2 billion and transitional labor savings of approximately
$600 million. These and other proposed actions were contained in the
1996-1999 City Financial Plan as well as the 1996 City Budget. The Budget
is subject to the ability of the City to implement the reductions in
expenditures, personal services and personnel, which are substantial and
may be difficult to implement. For example, one of the key items contained
in the 1996 City Budget is the sale of the City's water system for
approximately $2.3 billion. This plan has been hotly contested since it was
announced, and is currently the focus of several lawsuits. In November, the
Mayor sued the City Comptroller to compel his signature on bonds needed to
accomplish the sale of the water system. The Comptroller had blocked the
bond sale, stating that the sale of City water assets would be illegal and
"an improvident fiscal gimmick." In December, a coalition of civic, housing
and environmental groups from New York City and Westchester County (the
"Coalition") filed suit to block the Mayor's plan to sell the Water System
and announced an intention to join in the Comptroller's battle to block the
bond sale. In addition, certain proposals may be offset by various State
and federal legislation which could mandate levels of City funding
inconsistent with the 1996 City Budget and the 1996-1999 City Financial
Plan. In addition, the 1996-1999 City Financial Plan anticipates the
receipt of substantial amounts of Federal aid. Certain proposed State and
federal actions are subject to legislative, the governor's and the
president's approvals, as applicable. Both federal and State actions are
uncertain, certain legislative proposals contemplate significant reductions
in federal spending, including proposed federal welfare reform which could
result in caps on, or block grants of, federal programs. Further, no
assurance can be given that either such actions will in fact be taken or
that the projected savings will result even if such actions are taken.
The City derives its revenues from a variety of local taxes, user charges,
miscellaneous revenues and federal and State unrestricted and categorical
grants. The City projects that local revenues will provide approximately
68% of total revenues in fiscal year 1996 while federal aid, including
categorical grants, will provide 11.7% in fiscal year 1996 and State aid,
including unrestricted aid and categorical grants, will provide 20.3% in
fiscal year 1996. As a proportion of total revenues, State aid has remained
relatively constant over the period from 1980 to 1990, while federal aid
was sharply reduced (having provided nearly 20% of total fiscal year 1980
revenues). The largest source of the City's revenues is the real estate tax
(approximately 22% of total revenues projected for fiscal year 1996), at
rates levied by the City council (subject to certain State constitutional
limits). State legislation requires that increases in assessments of
certain classes of real property be phased-in over a five-year period;
thus, property owners may receive higher assessments when property values
are declining. However, in the event of a reduction in total assessments,
higher tax rates would be required to maintain the same amount of tax
revenue. The City derives the remainder of its tax revenues from a variety
of other economically sensitive local taxes (subject to authorization by
the legislature), including: a local sales and compensating use tax
(primarily dedicated to MAC debt service) imposed in addition to the
State's tax; the personal income tax on City residents and the earnings tax
on non-residents; a general corporation tax; and a financial corporation
tax. High tax burdens in the City impose political and economic constraints
on the ability of the City to increase local tax rates. The City's
financial plans have been the subject of extensive public comment and
criticism, principally questioning the reasonableness of assumptions that
the City will have the capacity to generate sufficient revenues in the
future to provide the level of services contained in the City's financial
plans. On July 10, 1995, S&P lowered the City's credit rating from A- to
BBB+, among the lowest ratings of any major city in the country. The rating
openly cited specifically the City budget's reliance on non-recurring
measures to balance the budget for fiscal 1996 without rectifying the
underlying structural problems, its continued optimistic projections of
State and federal aid, and continued high debt levels.
The City is the largest municipal debt issuer in the nation, and has more
than doubled its debt load since the end of FY1988, in large measure to
rehabilitate its extensive, aging physical plant. The City's seasonal
borrowing needs increased significantly during FY1990 and FY1991, largely
due to delayed State aid payments, and totalled $2.25 billion in FY1992,
$1.4 billion in FY1993, $1.75 billion in FY1994, and $2.2 billion in
FY1995. The City's current capital financing program reflects major
reductions in the City's four-year capital plan, which will reduce future
debt service requirements, but may adversely affect the condition of its
deteriorating physical plant. Further, the City's capital financing program
currently contemplates receipt of proceeds of approximately $1 billion
resulting from the sale of the City's water system to the Water Board, and
proposes to utilize a substantial portion of such proceeds for capital
project improvements. It is not certain that such proceeds will become
available for capital improvements because, as discussed above, both the
City Comptroller and the coalition have opposed such proposed transfer of
the City's water system.
In November 1993, the voters approved a proposed charter whereby Staten
Island would secede from the City. Staten Island is one of five
counties/boroughs, comprising 4% of the City's population and 19% of its
land area. State law provides a complex mechanism for such secession. The
State Legislature is also considering establishment of a similar secession
mechanism for Queens.
OTHER LOCALITIES. Certain localities in addition to the City could have
financial problems which, if significant, could lead to requests for
additional State assistance during the State's 1995-96 fiscal year and
thereafter. Fiscal difficulties experienced by the City of Yonkers, for
example, could result in State actions to allocate State resources in
amounts that cannot yet be determined. In the recent past, the State
provided substantial financial assistance to its political subdivisions,
primarily for aid to elementary, secondary and higher education, medicaid
and income maintenance and local transportation program. The legislature
enacted substantial reductions from previously budgeted levels of State aid
since December 1990. To the extent the State is constrained by its
financial condition, State assistance to localities may be further reduced,
compounding the serious fiscal constraints already experienced by many
local governments. Localities also face anticipated and potential problems
resulting from pending litigation (including challenges to local property
tax assessments), judicial decisions and socio-economic trends.
In 1992, the total indebtedness of all localities in the State, other than
New York City, was approximately $15.7 billion. A small portion
(approximately $71.6 million) of this indebtedness represented borrowing to
finance budgetary deficits issued pursuant to enabling State legislation
(requiring budgetary review by the State Comptroller). Subsequently,
certain counties and other local governments have encountered significant
financial difficulties, including the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Monroe,
and Westchester, and the city of Buffalo. The State has imposed financial
control on New York City from 1977 to 1986 and on the City of Yonkers since
1984 under an appointed control board in response to fiscal crises
encountered by such municipalities. The Legislature imposed certain limited
fiscal restraints on Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and authorized their
issuance of deficit bonds to finance over several years their respective
1992 operating deficits.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING PUERTO RICO
The following highlights some of the more significant financial trends and
problems affecting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (the Commonwealth or
Puerto Rico) and is based on information drawn from official statements and
prospectuses relating to the securities offerings of Puerto Rico, its
agencies and instrumentalities, available as of the date of this SAI. FMR
has not independently verified any of the information contained in such
official statements, prospectuses, and other publicly available documents,
but it is not aware of any fact which would render such information
materially inaccurate.
The economy of Puerto Rico is closely integrated with that of the United
States. In fiscal 1994, trade with the United States accounted for
approximately 87% of Puerto Rico's exports and approximately 67% of its
imports. In this regard, Puerto Rico experienced a $4.3 billion positive
adjusted merchandise trade balance in fiscal 1994.
Since fiscal 1985, personal income, both aggregate and per capita, have
increased consistently each fiscal year. In fiscal 1994, aggregate
personal income was $25.7 billion and personal income per capita was
$7,047. Gross domestic product in fiscal year 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and
1995 was $22.8 billion, $23.7 billion, $25.2 billion, $26.6 billion, and
$28.3 billion, respectively. For fiscal 1996, an increase in gross product
of 2.7% over fiscal 1995 is forecasted. However, actual growth in the
Puerto Rico economy will depend on several factors, including the state of
the U.S. economy, the exchange rate for the U.S. dollar, increases in
exports and visitors to the Commonwealth, the price stability of oil
imports, the level of federal transfers, and the cost of borrowing. Due to
uncertainties with respect to these factors, there is no assurance that the
economy of Puerto Rico will continue to grow.
Puerto Rico's economy continued to expand throughout the five year period
from fiscal 1990 through fiscal 1994. While trends in the Puerto Rico
economy generally follow those of the United States, Puerto Rico did not
experience a recession in 1991. This was primarily because of low oil
prices, low interest rates, and Puerto Rico's strong manufacturing base,
which has a large component of non-cyclical industries. Other factors in
the continued expansion included Commonwealth-sponsored economic
development programs, stable prices of oil imports, low exchange rates for
the U.S. dollar, the level of federal transfers, and the relatively low
cost of borrowing funds during that period.
Puerto Rico has made marked improvements in fighting unemployment.
Nonetheless, although unemployment is at relatively low historical levels
for the Commonwealth, it remains above the U.S. average. The unemployment
rate declined from 16.0% to 13.8% from fiscal 1994 to fiscal 1995. As of
October 1995, the unemployment rate stood at 15.0%. Despite this relative
downturn, there is a possibility that the unemployment rate will increase
if there are changes in factors that directly impact the economy of Puerto
Rico.
The economy of Puerto Rico has undergone a transformation in the later half
of this century from one centered around agriculture to one dominated by
the manufacturing and service industries. Manufacturing is the cornerstone
of Puerto Rico's economy and accounted for $16.3 billion or 41.5% of gross
domestic product in fiscal 1994. However, manufacturing has experienced a
basic change over the years as a result of the influx of higher wage, high
technology industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, computers,
microprocessors, scientific instruments, and high technology machinery.
The service sector, which includes wholesale and retail trade, finance and
real estate, ranks second in its contribution to gross domestic product and
is the economic sector that employs the greatest number of people. In
fiscal 1994, the service sector generated $15 billion in gross domestic
product and employed over 478,000 people. The government sector of the
Commonwealth also plays an important role in the economy of the island. In
fiscal 1994, the government accounted for $4.1 billion of Puerto Rico's
gross domestic product and provided 22.2% of total employment. Tourism
also contributed significantly to the island economy and total visitor
expenditures amounted to $1.8 billion in fiscal 1995.
Much of the development of the manufacturing sector of the economy of
Puerto Rico is attributable to federal and Commonwealth tax incentives,
most notably section 936 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(Section 936), and the Commonwealth's Industrial Incentives Program.
Section 936 currently grants U.S. corporations that meet certain criteria
and elect its application a credit (the Section 936 credit) against their
U.S. corporate income tax on the portion of the tax attributable to (i)
income derived from the active conduct of a trade or business in Puerto
Rico (active business income) or from the sale or exchange of substantially
all of the assets used in the active conduct of such trade or business and
(ii) qualified possession source investment income. The Industrial
Incentives Program, through the 1987 Industrial Incentives Act, grants
corporations engaged in certain qualified activities a fixed 90% exemption
from Commonwealth income and property taxes and a 60% exemption from
municipal license taxes.
Pursuant to amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) for taxable
years commencing after 1993, two alternative limitations apply to the
Section 936 credit against active business income and sale of assets
income, as previously described. The first option limits the credit
against such income to 40% of the credit allowable previous to the
amendments of 1993, with a five-year phase-in period starting at 60% of the
current allowable credit (the Percentage Limitation). The second option
limits the allowable credit to the sum of (i) 60% of qualified
compensation paid to employees (as defined in the Code), (ii) a specified
percentage of depreciation deductions, and (iii) a portion of the Puerto
Rico income taxes paid by the Section 936 corporation, up to a 9% effective
tax rate (the Economic Activity Limitation).
On November 17, 1995, the U.S. Congress adopted, as part of its larger
federal income tax legislative package, a ten-year phase-out of the current
Section 936 credit for companies that are existing credit claimants and the
elimination of the credit for companies establishing new operations in
Puerto Rico and for existing companies that add a substantial new line of
business. The Section 936 credit based on the Economic Activity Limitation
will continue as under current law without change until tax years beginning
in 2002, during which years a corporation's possession business income will
be subject to a cap based on its possession income for an average adjusted
base period. The credit based on the Percentage Limitation will continue
as under current law until tax years beginning in 1998. In that year and
thereafter, the credit based on the Percentage Limitation will be 40%, but
the possession business income will be subject to a cap based on a
corporation's possession income for an average adjusted base period. The
Section 936 credit is eliminated entirely for taxable years beginning in
2006. However, the credit granted to qualified possession source
investment income is eliminated for taxable years beginning after December
31, 1995.
President Clinton vetoed the legislation submitted by the U.S. Congress on
December 7, 1995. The Administration has proposed a modification to the
Section 936 credit that would phase out the credit based on the Percentage
Limitation over a five year period beginning in 1997, retain the credit
based upon the Economic Activity Limitation under current law, allow a
five-year carry forward of excess Section 936 credit based upon the
Economic Activity Limitation, and retain the Section 936 credit granted to
qualified possession source investment income under current law.
The Governor of Puerto Rico has proposed to the U.S. Congress a
modification of the total elimination of the Section 936 credit by offering
qualifying companies the option of the existing Section 936 credit, as
amended by the U.S. House of Representatives proposal, or a new incentive
program, to be available throughout the United States, including Puerto
Rico. The proposal would provide such companies a credit based on
qualifying wages paid, other wage-related expenses such as fringe benefits,
depreciation expenses for certain tangible assets, research and development
expenses, and passive investment income from qualifying investments in the
subject jurisdiction, so long as the company's employees are in an
"economically developing" jurisdiction in which prevailing per capita
income is substantially below the national average, among other things.
The credit granted to qualifying companies would continue in effect until
the jurisdiction shows, among other things, substantial economic
improvement in terms of the specified economic parameters. The Governor's
proposal is not currently included in either the legislation adopted by the
U.S. Congress on November 17, 1995 or in the Administration's proposal. It
is not possible at this time to determine the final legislative changes
that may be made to Section 936 or the effect that this will have on the
long-term outlook for the economy of Puerto Rico.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
All orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities are placed on
behalf of each fund by FMR pursuant to authority contained in the fund's
management contract. In the case of the money market fund, FMR has granted
investment management authority to the sub-adviser (see the section
entitled "Management Contracts"), and the sub-adviser is authorized to
place orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, and will do
so in accordance with the policies described below. FMR is also responsible
for the placement of transaction orders for other investment companies and
accounts for which it or its affiliates act as investment adviser.
Securities purchased and sold by the money market fund generally will be
traded on a net basis (i.e., without commission). In selecting
broker-dealers, subject to applicable limitations of the federal securities
laws, FMR considers various relevant factors, including, but not limited
to, the size and type of the transaction; the nature and character of the
markets for the security to be purchased or sold; the execution efficiency,
settlement capability, and financial condition of the broker-dealer firm;
the broker-dealer's execution services rendered on a continuing basis; and
the reasonableness of any commissions.
The funds may execute portfolio transactions with broker-dealers who
provide research and execution services to the funds or other accounts over
which FMR or its affiliates exercise investment discretion. Such services
may include advice concerning the value of securities; the advisability of
investing in, purchasing, or selling securities; and the availability of
securities or the purchasers or sellers of securities. In addition, such
broker-dealers may furnish analyses and reports concerning issuers,
industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy,
and performance of accounts; effect securities transactions, and perform
functions incidental thereto (such as clearance and settlement). FMR
maintains a listing of broker-dealers who provide such services on a
regular basis. However, as many transactions on behalf of the money market
fund are placed with broker-dealers (including broker-dealers on the list)
without regard to the furnishing of such services, it is not possible to
estimate the proportion of such transactions directed to such
broker-dealers solely because such services were provided. The selection of
such broker-dealers generally is made by FMR (to the extent possible
consistent with execution considerations) based upon the quality of
research and execution services provided.
The receipt of research from broker-dealers that execute transactions on
behalf of the funds may be useful to FMR in rendering investment management
services to the funds or its other clients, and conversely, such research
provided by broker-dealers who have executed transaction orders on behalf
of other FMR clients may be useful to FMR in carrying out its obligations
to the funds. The receipt of such research has not reduced FMR's normal
independent research activities; however, it enables FMR to avoid the
additional expenses that could be incurred if FMR tried to develop
comparable information through its own efforts.
Subject to applicable limitations of the federal securities laws,
broker-dealers may receive commissions for agency transactions that are in
excess of the amount of commissions charged by other broker-dealers in
recognition of their research and execution services. In order to cause
each fund to pay such higher commissions, FMR must determine in good faith
that such commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such executing broker-dealers,
viewed in terms of a particular transaction or FMR's overall
responsibilities to the funds and its other clients. In reaching this
determination, FMR will not attempt to place a specific dollar value on the
brokerage and research services provided, or to determine what portion of
the compensation should be related to those services.
FMR is authorized to use research services provided by and to place
portfolio transactions with brokerage firms that have provided assistance
in the distribution of shares of the funds, or shares of other Fidelity
funds to the extent permitted by law. FMR may use research services
provided by and place agency transactions with Fidelity Brokerage Services,
Inc. (FBSI), a subsidiary of FMR Corp., if the commissions are fair,
reasonable, and comparable to commissions charged by non-affiliated,
qualified brokerage firms for similar services.
Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 prohibits members of
national securities exchanges from executing exchange transactions for
accounts which they or their affiliates manage, unless certain requirements
are satisfied. Pursuant to such requirements, the Board of Trustees has
authorized FBSI to execute portfolio transactions on national securities
exchanges in accordance with approved procedures and applicable SEC rules.
Each fund's Trustees periodically review FMR's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions
on behalf of the funds and review the commissions paid by each fund over
representative periods of time to determine if they are reasonable in
relation to the benefits to the fund.
For the fiscal periods ended January 31, 1997 and 1996 , the
portfolio turnover rates were ___% and 74%, respectively for New York
Insured and ___% and 83%, respectively for Fidelity New York Municipal
Income Fund (New York Income). An increased turnover rate is due to a
greater volume of shareholder purchase orders, short-term interest rate
volatility and other special market conditions.
For the fiscal years ended January 31, 1997 , 1996, and 1995,
the funds paid no brokerage commissions.
From time to time the Trustees will review whether the recapture for the
benefit of the funds of some portion of the brokerage commissions or
similar fees paid by the funds on portfolio transactions is legally
permissible and advisable. Each fund seeks to recapture soliciting
broker-dealer fees on the tender of portfolio securities, but at present no
other recapture arrangements are in effect. The Trustees intend to continue
to review whether recapture opportunities are available and are legally
permissible and, if so, to determine in the exercise of their business
judgment whether it would be advisable for each fund to seek such
recapture.
Although the Trustees and officers of each fund are substantially the same
as those of other funds managed by FMR, investment decisions for each fund
are made independently from those of other funds managed by FMR or accounts
managed by FMR affiliates. It sometimes happens that the same security is
held in the portfolio of more than one of these funds or accounts.
Simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several funds and accounts
are managed by the same investment adviser, particularly when the same
security is suitable for the investment objective of more than one fund or
account.
When two or more funds are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale
of the same security, the prices and amounts are allocated in accordance
with procedures believed to be appropriate and equitable for each fund. In
some cases this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or
value of the security as far as each fund is concerned. In other cases,
however, the ability of the funds to participate in volume transactions
will produce better executions and prices for the funds. It is the current
opinion of the Trustees that the desirability of retaining FMR as
investment adviser to each fund outweighs any disadvantages that may be
said to exist from exposure to simultaneous transactions.
VALUATION OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC) normally determines each bond
fund's net asset value per share (NAV) as of the close of the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). FSC normally
calculates the money market fund's NAV twice each business day, once at
12:00 noon Eastern time and once as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00
p.m. Eastern time). The valuation of portfolio securities is determined as
of this time for purposes of computing each fund's NAV.
For the bond funds, portfolio securities are valued by various methods
depending on the primary market or exchange on which they trade.
Fixed-income securities are valued on the basis of information furnished by
a pricing service that uses a valuation matrix which incorporates both
dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Use
of pricing services has been approved by the Board of Trustees. A number of
pricing services are available, and the fund may use various pricing
services or discontinue the use of any pricing service.
Futures contracts and options are valued on the basis of market quotations,
if available.
Securities and other assets for which there are no readily available market
value are valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of
Trustees. The procedures set forth above need not be used to determine the
value of the securities owned by a fund if, in the opinion of a committee
appointed by the Board of Trustees, some other method would more accurately
reflect the fair market value of such securities.
For the money market fund, portfolio securities and other assets are
valued on the basis of amortized cost. This technique involves
initially valuing an instrument at its cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accretion of discount rather than its current market value. The
amortized cost value of an instrument may be higher or lower than the price
the money market fund would receive if it sold the instrument
During periods of declining interest rates, the money market fund's
yield based on amortized cost valuation may be higher than would result if
the fund used market valuations to determine its NAV. The converse would
apply during periods of rising interest rates.
Valuing the money market fund's investments on the basis of
amortized cost and use of the term "money market fund" are permitted
pursuant to Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The money market fund must
adhere to certain conditions under Rule 2a-7, as summarized in the
section entitled "Quality and Maturity" on page 13.
The Board of Trustees oversees FMR's adherence to the provisions of Rule
2a-7 and has established procedures designed to stabilize the money
market fund's NAV at $1.00. At such intervals as they deem appropriate, the
Trustees consider the extent to which NAV calculated by using market
valuations would deviate from $1.00 per share. If the Trustees believe that
a deviation from the money market fund's amortized cost per share may
result in material dilution or other unfair results to shareholders, the
Trustees have agreed to take such corrective action, if any, as they deem
appropriate to eliminate or reduce, to the extent reasonably practicable,
the dilution or unfair results. Such corrective action could include
selling portfolio instruments prior to maturity to realize capital gains or
losses or to shorten average portfolio maturity; withholding dividends;
redeeming shares in kind; establishing NAV by using available market
quotations; and such other measures as the Trustees may deem appropriate.
PERFORMANCE
The funds may quote performance in various ways. All performance
information supplied by the funds in advertising is historical and is not
intended to indicate future returns. A bond fund's share price, and each
fund's yield and total return fluctuate in response to market conditions
and other factors, and the value of a bond fund's shares when redeemed may
be more or less than their original cost.
YIELD CALCULATIONS. To compute the money market fund's yield for a period,
the net change in value of a hypothetical account containing one share
reflects the value of additional shares purchased with dividends from the
one original share and dividends declared on both the original share and
any additional shares. The net change is then divided by the value of the
account at the beginning of the period to obtain a base period return. This
base period return is annualized to obtain a current annualized yield. The
money market fund also may calculate a compound effective yield by
compounding the base period return over a one-year period. In addition to
the current yield, the money market fund may quote yields in advertising
based on any historical seven-day period. Yields for the money market fund
are calculated on the same basis as other money market funds, as required
by regulation.
For the bond funds, yields are computed by dividing the fund's interest
income for a given 30-day or one-month period, net of expenses, by the
average number of shares entitled to receive dividends during the period,
dividing this figure by the fund's net asset value per share (NAV) at the
end of the period, and annualizing the result (assuming compounding of
income) in order to arrive at an annual percentage rate. Income is
calculated for purposes of the bond fund's yield quotations in accordance
with standardized methods applicable to all stock and bond funds. In
general, interest income is reduced with respect to bonds trading at a
premium over their par value by subtracting a portion of the premium from
income on a daily basis, and is increased with respect to bonds trading at
a discount by adding a portion of the discount to daily income. Capital
gains and losses generally are excluded from the calculation.
Income calculated for the purposes of determining the bond fund's yield
differs from income as determined for other accounting purposes. Because of
the different accounting methods used, and because of the compounding of
income assumed in yield calculations, the bond fund's yield may not equal
its distribution rate, the income paid to your account, or the income
reported in the fund's financial statements.
Yield information may be useful in reviewing a fund's performance and in
providing a basis for comparison with other investment alternatives.
However, each fund's yield fluctuates, unlike investments that pay a fixed
interest rate over a stated period of time. When comparing investment
alternatives, investors should also note the quality and maturity of the
portfolio securities of respective investment companies they have chosen to
consider.
Investors should recognize that in periods of declining interest rates a
fund's yield will tend to be somewhat higher than prevailing market rates,
and in periods of rising interest rates the fund's yield will tend to be
somewhat lower. Also, when interest rates are falling, the inflow of net
new money to a fund from the continuous sale of its shares will likely be
invested in instruments producing lower yields than the balance of the
fund's holdings, thereby reducing the fund's current yield. In periods of
rising interest rates, the opposite can be expected to occur.
A fund's tax-equivalent yield is the rate an investor would have to earn
from a fully taxable investment before taxes to equal the fund's tax-free
yield. Tax-equivalent yields are calculated by dividing a fund's yield by
the result of one minus a stated combined federal, state and city
income tax rate. If only a portion of a fund's yield is tax-exempt,
only that portion is adjusted in the calculation.
The following tables show the effect of a shareholder's tax status on
effective yield under federal and state income tax laws for 1997. The
second table shows the approximate yield a taxable security must provide at
various income brackets to produce after-tax yields equivalent to those of
hypothetical tax-exempt obligations yielding from _% to _%. Of course, no
assurance can be given that a fund will achieve any specific tax-exempt
yield. While the funds invest principally in obligations whose interest is
exempt from federal, state and city income tax, other income received by
the funds may be taxable. The tables do not take into account local taxes,
if any, payable on fund distributions.
Use the first table to find your approximate effective tax bracket taking
into account federal, state, and city taxes for 1997.
1997 TAX RATES
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Taxable Income* Federal New York New York Combined
Marginal State City Federal and Combined
Rate Marginal Marginal State Federal,
Rate Rate Effective State, and
Rate Local
Effective
Rate**
Single Return Joint Return
$ $ $ $ % % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
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* Net amount subject to federal income tax after deductions and exemptions.
Assumes ordinary income only.
** Excludes the impact of the phaseout of personal exemptions, limitations
on itemized deductions, and other credits, exclusions, and adjustments
which may increase a taxpayer's marginal tax rate. An increase in a
shareholder's marginal tax rate would increase that shareholder's
tax-equivalent yield.
Having determined your effective tax bracket, use the appropriate table
below to determine the tax-equivalent yield for a given tax-free yield.
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS - TRIPLE TAXES - 1997
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If your combined federal, state, and local effective tax rate in 1997 is:
% % % % %
To match these
tax-free yields: Your taxable investment would have to earn the following yield:
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
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NEW YORK RESIDENTS (OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY) - DOUBLE TAXES - 1997
If your combined federal and state effective tax rate in 1997 is:
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To match these
tax-free yields: Your taxable investment would have to earn the following yield:
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
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Each fund may invest a portion of its assets in obligations that are
subject to state or federal income taxes. When a fund invests in these
obligations, its tax-equivalent yield will be lower. In the table above,
the tax-equivalent yields are calculated assuming investments are 100%
federally and state tax-free.
TOTAL RETURN CALCULATIONS. Total returns quoted in advertising reflect all
aspects of a fund's return, including the effect of reinvesting dividends
and capital gain distributions, and any change in the fund's net asset
value (NAV) over a stated period. Average annual total returns are
calculated by determining the growth or decline in value of a hypothetical
historical investment in a fund over a stated period, and then calculating
the annually compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same
result if the rate of growth or decline in value had been constant over the
period. For example, a cumulative total return of 100% over ten years would
produce an average annual total return of 7.18%, which is the steady annual
rate of return that would equal 100% growth on a compounded basis in ten
years. While average annual total returns are a convenient means of
comparing investment alternatives, investors should realize that a fund's
performance is not constant over time, but changes from year to year, and
that average annual total returns represent averaged figures as opposed to
the actual year-to-year performance of the fund.
In addition to average annual total returns, a fund may quote unaveraged or
cumulative total returns reflecting the simple change in value of an
investment over a stated period. Average annual and cumulative total
returns may be quoted as a percentage or as a dollar amount, and may be
calculated for a single investment, a series of investments, or a series of
redemptions, over any time period. Total returns may be broken down into
their components of income and capital (including capital gains and changes
in share price) in order to illustrate the relationship of these factors
and their contributions to total return. Total returns may be quoted on a
before-tax or after-tax basis. Total returns, yields, and other performance
information may be quoted numerically or in a table, graph, or similar
illustration.
NET ASSET VALUE. Charts and graphs using a fund's net asset values,
adjusted net asset values, and benchmark indices may be used to exhibit
performance. An adjusted NAV includes any distributions paid by a fund and
reflects all elements of its return. Unless otherwise indicated, a fund's
adjusted NAVs are not adjusted for sales charges, if any.
HISTORICAL FUND RESULTS. The following tables show the money market fund's
7-day yield, the bond funds' 30-day yields, each fund's tax-equivalent
yields, and total returns for periods ended January 31, 1997.
The tax-equivalent yield is based on a combined effective federal and state
income tax rate of __% and reflects that, as of January 31, 1997, [none/ an
estimated __%] of the fund's income was subject to state taxes. Note that
each fund may invest in securities whose income is subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax.
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Average Annual Total Returns Cumulative Total Returns
Thirty-/Se Tax- One Five Ten Years One Five Ten Years
ven-Day Equivalent Year Years Year Years
Yield* Yield
New York Money % % % % % % % %
Market
New York Insured % % % % % % % %
New York Income % % % % % % % %
</TABLE>
* A seven-day yield is presented for the money market fund, and
thirty-day yields are presented for the bond funds.
The following tables show the income and capital elements of each fund's
cumulative total return. The tables compare each fund's return to the
record of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500), the Dow Jones
Industrial Average (DJIA), and the cost of living, as measured by the
Consumer Price Index (CPI), over the same period. The CPI information is as
of the month end closest to the initial investment date for each fund. The
S&P 500 and DJIA comparisons are provided to show how each fund's total
return compared to the record of a broad unmanaged index of common stocks
and a narrower set of stocks of major industrial companies, respectively,
over the same period. Because each fund invests in fixed-income
securities, common stocks represent a different type of investment from the
funds. Common stocks generally offer greater growth potential than the
funds, but generally experience greater price volatility, which means
greater potential for loss. In addition, common stocks generally provide
lower income than fixed-income investments such as the funds. The
S&P 500 and DJIA returns are based on the prices of unmanaged groups
of stocks and, unlike each fund's returns, do not include the effect of
brokerage commissions or other costs of investing.
The following tables show the growth in value of a hypothetical
$10,000 investment in each fund during the 10-year period ended January
31, 1997 , assuming all distributions were reinvested. The figures below
reflect the fluctuating interest rates and bond prices of the specified
periods and should not be considered representative of the dividend income
or capital gain or loss that could be realized from an investment in a fund
today. Tax consequences of different investments have not been factored
into the figures below.
During the 10-year period ended January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000
investment in New York Money Market would have grown to $______.
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NEW YORK MONEY MARKET INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1993 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1992 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1991 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1990 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1989 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1988 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in New York Money
Market on January 31, 1987, the net amount invested in fund shares was
$10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the
aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for
the period covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested)
amounted to $______. If distributions had not been reinvested, the amount
of distributions earned from the fund over time would have been smaller,
and cash payments for the period would have amounted to $______ for
dividends. The fund did not distribute any capital gains during the
period.
During the 10-year period ended January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000
investment in New York Insured would have grown to $______.
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NEW YORK INSURED INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1993 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1992 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1991 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1990 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1989 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1988 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in New York
Insured on January 31, 1987, the net amount invested in fund shares was
$10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the
aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for
the period covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested)
amounted to $______. If distributions had not been reinvested, the amount
of distributions earned from the fund over time would have been smaller,
and cash payments for the period would have amounted to $______ for
dividends and $_____ for capital gain distributions.
During the 10-year period ended January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000
investment in New York Income would have grown to $______.
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NEW YORK INCOME INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1993 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1992 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1991 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1990 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1989 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1988 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in New York Income
on January 31, 1987, the net amount invested in fund shares was $10,000.
The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the aggregate
cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for the period
covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested) amounted to
$______. If distributions had not been reinvested, the amount of
distributions earned from the fund over time would have been smaller, and
cash payments for the period would have amounted to $______ for dividends
and $_____ for capital gain distributions.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS. A fund's performance may be compared to the
performance of other mutual funds in general, or to the performance of
particular types of mutual funds. These comparisons may be expressed as
mutual fund rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (Lipper),
an independent service located in Summit, New Jersey that monitors the
performance of mutual funds. Generally , Lipper rankings are
based on total return, assume reinvestment of distributions, do not
take sales charges or redemption fees into consideration, and are prepared
without regard to tax consequences. Lipper may also rank funds based on
yield. In addition to the mutual fund rankings, a fund's performance may be
compared to stock, bond, and money market mutual fund performance indices
prepared by Lipper or other organizations. When comparing these indices, it
is important to remember the risk and return characteristics of each type
of investment. For example, while stock mutual funds may offer higher
potential returns, they also carry the highest degree of share price
volatility. Likewise, money market funds may offer greater stability of
principal, but generally do not offer the higher potential returns
available from stock mutual funds.
From time to time, a fund's performance may also be compared to other
mutual funds tracked by financial or business publications and periodicals.
For example, the fund may quote Morningstar, Inc. in its advertising
materials. Morningstar, Inc. is a mutual fund rating service that rates
mutual funds on the basis of risk-adjusted performance. Rankings that
compare the performance of Fidelity funds to one another in appropriate
categories over specific periods of time may also be quoted in advertising.
A fund's performance may also be compared to that of a benchmark index
representing the universe of securities in which the fund may invest. The
total return of a benchmark index reflects reinvestment of all dividends
and capital gains paid by securities included in the index. Unlike a fund's
returns, however, the index returns do not reflect brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, or other costs of investing directly in the securities
included in the index.
Each bond fund may compare to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index, a
total return performance benchmark for investment-grade municipal bonds
with maturities of at least one year. In addition, New York Insured may
compare its performance to that of the Lehman Brothers New York Insured
Municipal Bond Index, a total return performance benchmark for insured New
York investment-grade municipal bonds with maturities of at least one year.
New York Income may compare its performance to that of the Lehman Brothers
New York 4 Plus Year Municipal Bond Index, a total return performance
benchmark for New York investment-grade municipal bonds with maturities of
at least four years. Issues included in each index have been issued after
December 31, 1990 and have an outstanding par value of at least $50
million. Subsequent to December 31, 1995, zero coupon bonds and issues
subject to the alternative minimum tax are included in each index.
A fund may be compared in advertising to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) or
other investments issued by banks or other depository institutions. Mutual
funds differ from bank investments in several respects. For example, a fund
may offer greater liquidity or higher potential returns than CDs, a fund
does not guarantee your principal or your return, and fund shares are not
FDIC insured.
Fidelity may provide information designed to help individuals understand
their investment goals and explore various financial strategies. Such
information may include information about current economic, market, and
political conditions; materials that describe general principles of
investing, such as asset allocation, diversification, risk tolerance, and
goal setting; questionnaires designed to help create a personal financial
profile; worksheets used to project savings needs based on assumed rates of
inflation and hypothetical rates of return; and action plans offering
investment alternatives. Materials may also include discussions of
Fidelity's asset allocation funds and other Fidelity funds, products, and
services.
Ibbotson Associates of Chicago, Illinois (Ibbotson) provides historical
returns of the capital markets in the United States, including common
stocks, small capitalization stocks, long-term corporate bonds,
intermediate-term government bonds, long-term government bonds, Treasury
bills, the U.S. rate of inflation (based on the CPI), and combinations of
various capital markets. The performance of these capital markets is based
on the returns of different indices.
Fidelity funds may use the performance of these capital markets in order to
demonstrate general risk-versus-reward investment scenarios. Performance
comparisons may also include the value of a hypothetical investment in any
of these capital markets. The risks associated with the security types in
any capital market may or may not correspond directly to those of the
funds. Ibbotson calculates total returns in the same method as the funds.
The funds may also compare performance to that of other compilations or
indices that may be developed and made available in the future.
A fund may compare its performance or the performance of securities in
which it may invest to averages published by IBC Financial Data, Inc. of
Ashland, Massachusetts. These averages assume reinvestment of
distributions. IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT AVERAGES(trademark)/All Tax-Free,
which is reported in IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT(trademark), covers over ___
tax-free money market funds. IBC's Bond Fund Report AverageS(trademark)/All
Tax-Free, which is reported in IBC's BOND FUND REPORT(trademark), covers
over ___ tax-free bond funds. When evaluating comparisons to money market
funds, investors should consider the relevant differences in investment
objectives and policies. Specifically, money market funds invest in
short-term, high-quality instruments and seek to maintain a stable $1.00
share price. Bond funds, however, invest in longer-term instruments and
their share prices change daily in response to a variety of factors.
A fund may compare and contrast in advertising the relative advantages of
investing in a mutual fund versus an individual municipal bond. Unlike
tax-free mutual funds, individual municipal bonds offer a stated rate of
interest and, if held to maturity, repayment of principal. Although some
individual municipal bonds might offer a higher return, they do not offer
the reduced risk of a mutual fund that invests in many different
securities. The initial investment requirements and sales charges of many
tax-free mutual funds are lower than the purchase cost of individual
municipal bonds, which are generally issued in $5,000 denominations and are
subject to direct brokerage costs.
In advertising materials, Fidelity may reference or discuss its products
and services, which may include other Fidelity funds; retirement investing;
brokerage products and services; model portfolios or allocations; saving
for college or other goals; charitable giving; and the Fidelity credit
card. In addition, Fidelity may quote or reprint financial or business
publications and periodicals as they relate to current economic and
political conditions, fund management, portfolio composition, investment
philosophy, investment techniques, the desirability of owning a particular
mutual fund, and Fidelity services and products. Fidelity may also reprint,
and use as advertising and sales literature, articles from Fidelity
Focus(registered trademark), a quarterly magazine provided free of charge
to Fidelity fund shareholders.
A fund may present its fund number, Quotron(trademark) number, and CUSIP
number, and discuss or quote its current portfolio manager.
VOLATILITY. A fund may quote various measures of volatility and benchmark
correlation in advertising. In addition, the fund may compare these
measures to those of other funds. Measures of volatility seek to compare
the fund's historical share price fluctuations or total returns to those of
a benchmark. Measures of benchmark correlation indicate how valid a
comparative benchmark may be. All measures of volatility and correlation
are calculated using averages of historical data. In advertising, a fund
may also discuss or illustrate examples of interest rate sensitivity.
MOMENTUM INDICATORS indicate a fund's price movements over specific periods
of time. Each point on the momentum indicator represents the fund's
percentage change in price movements over that period.
A fund may advertise examples of the effects of periodic investment plans,
including the principle of dollar cost averaging. In such a program, an
investor invests a fixed dollar amount in a fund at periodic intervals,
thereby purchasing fewer shares when prices are high and more shares when
prices are low. While such a strategy does not assure a profit or guard
against loss in a declining market, the investor's average cost per share
can be lower than if fixed numbers of shares are purchased at the same
intervals. In evaluating such a plan, investors should consider their
ability to continue purchasing shares during periods of low price levels.
As of January 31, 1997, FMR advised over $__ billion in tax-free fund
assets, $__ billion in money market fund assets, $___ billion in equity
fund assets, $__ billion in international fund assets, and $___ billion in
Spartan fund assets. The funds may reference the growth and variety of
money market mutual funds and the adviser's innovation and participation in
the industry. The equity funds under management figure represents the
largest amount of equity fund assets under management by a mutual fund
investment adviser in the United States, making FMR America's leading
equity (stock) fund manager. FMR, its subsidiaries, and affiliates maintain
a worldwide information and communications network for the purpose of
researching and managing investments abroad.
In addition to performance rankings, each fund may compare its total
expense ratio to the average total expense ratio of similar funds tracked
by Lipper. A fund's total expense ratio is a significant factor in
comparing bond and money market investments because of its effect on yield.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Each fund is open for business and its net asset value per share (NAV) is
calculated each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading.
The NYSE has designated the following holiday closings for 1997: New Year's
Day, Presidents' Day (observed), Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed),
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Although
FMR expects the same holiday schedule to be observed in the future, the
NYSE may modify its holiday schedule at any time. In addition, the funds
will not process wire purchases and redemptions on days when the Federal
Reserve Wire System is closed.
FSC normally determines each bond fund's NAV as of the close of the NYSE
(normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). FSC normally calculates the money market
fund's NAV twice each business day, once at 12:00 noon Eastern time and
once as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time).
However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted
or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To the
extent that portfolio securities are traded in other markets on days when
the NYSE is closed, a fund's NAV may be affected on days when investors do
not have access to the fund to purchase or redeem shares. In addition,
trading in some of a fund's portfolio securities may not occur on days when
the fund is open for business.
If the Trustees determine that existing conditions make cash payments
undesirable, redemption payments may be made in whole or in part in
securities or other property, valued for this purpose as they are valued in
computing a fund's NAV. Shareholders receiving securities or other property
on redemption may realize a gain or loss for tax purposes, and will incur
any costs of sale, as well as the associated inconveniences.
Pursuant to Rule 11a-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act), each fund is required to give shareholders at least 60 days' notice
prior to terminating or modifying its exchange privilege. Under the Rule,
the 60-day notification requirement may be waived if (i) the only effect of
a modification would be to reduce or eliminate an administrative fee,
redemption fee, or deferred sales charge ordinarily payable at the time of
an exchange, or (ii) the fund suspends the redemption of the shares to be
exchanged as permitted under the 1940 Act or the rules and regulations
thereunder, or the fund to be acquired suspends the sale of its shares
because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with its
investment objective and policies.
In the Prospectus, each fund has notified shareholders that it reserves the
right at any time, without prior notice, to refuse exchange purchases by
any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be unable to
invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective and
policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely affected.
DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES
DISTRIBUTIONS. If you request to have distributions mailed to you and the
U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your checks, or if your checks remain
uncashed for six months, Fidelity may reinvest your distributions at the
then-current NAV. All subsequent distributions will then be reinvested
until you provide Fidelity with alternate instructions.
DIVIDENDS. To the extent that each fund's income is designated as federally
tax-exempt interest, the daily dividends declared by the fund are also
federally tax-exempt. Short-term capital gains are distributed as dividend
income, but do not qualify for the dividends-received deduction. These
gains will be taxed as ordinary income. Each fund will send each
shareholder a notice in January describing the tax status of dividend and
capital gain distributions (if any) for the prior year.
Shareholders are required to report tax-exempt income on their federal tax
returns. Shareholders who earn other income, such as Social Security
benefits, may be subject to federal income tax on up to 85% of such
benefits to the extent that their income, including tax-exempt income,
exceeds certain base amounts.
A fund purchases municipal securities whose interest FMR believes is
free from federal income tax. Generally, issuers or other parties have
entered into covenants requiring continuing compliance with federal tax
requirements to preserve the tax-free status of interest payments over the
life of the security . If at any time the covenants are not complied
with, or if the IRS otherwise determines that the issuer did not comply
with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a
security could become federally taxable retroactive to the date the
security was issued. For certain types of structured securities, the tax
status of the pass-through of tax-free income may also be based on the
federal and state tax treatment of the structure.
As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, interest on certain "private
activity" securities is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax
(AMT), although the interest continues to be excludable from gross income
for other tax purposes. Interest from private activity securities will be
considered tax-exempt for purposes of each fund's policies of investing so
that at least 80% of its income distributions is free from federal
income tax. Interest from private activity securities is a tax preference
item for the purposes of determining whether a taxpayer is subject to the
AMT and the amount of AMT to be paid, if any. Private activity securities
issued after August 7, 1986 to benefit a private or industrial user or to
finance a private facility are affected by this rule.
A portion of the gain on bonds purchased with market discount after April
30, 1993 and short-term capital gains distributed by each fund are taxable
to shareholders as dividends, not as capital gains. Dividend distributions
resulting from a recharacterization of gain from the sale of bonds
purchased with market discount after April 30, 1993 are not considered
income for purposes of each fund's policy of investing so that at least 80%
of its income distributions is free from federal income tax. The
money market fund may distribute any net realized short-term capital gains
and taxable market discount once a year or more often, as necessary, to
maintain its net asset value at $1.00 per share.
Corporate investors should note that a tax preference item for purposes of
the corporate AMT is 75% of the amount by which adjusted current earnings
(which includes tax-exempt interest) exceeds the alternative minimum
taxable income of the corporation. If a shareholder receives an
exempt-interest dividend and sells shares at a loss after holding them for
a period of six months or less, the loss will be disallowed to the extent
of the amount of exempt-interest dividend.
NEW YORK TAX MATTERS. It is not expected that a fund will incur New York
income or franchise tax liability. New York personal income tax law
provides that exempt-interest dividends paid by a regulated investment
company, or series thereof, from interest on obligations which are exempt
from tax under New York law are excludable from gross income.
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS. Long-term capital gains earned by each fund on
the sale of securities and distributed to shareholders are federally
taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time
shareholders have held their shares. If a shareholder receives a long-term
capital gain distribution on shares of a fund, and such shares are held six
months or less and are sold at a loss, the portion of the loss equal to the
amount of the long-term capital gain distribution will be considered a
long-term loss for tax purposes. Short-term capital gains distributed by
each fund are taxable to shareholders as dividends, not as capital gains.
The money market fund does not anticipate distributing long-term capital
gains.
As of January 31, 1997, New York Insured and New York Income hereby
designate approximately $_______ and $_______, respectively, as a capital
gain dividend for the purpose of the dividend-paid deduction.
As of January 31, 1997, New York Money Market had a capital loss
carryforward aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of
which $___, $___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ___, ____, and
____ , respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
As of January 31, 1997, New York Insured had a capital loss carryforward
aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of which $___,
$___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ___, ____, and ____ ,
respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
As of January 31, 1997, New York Income had a capital loss carryforward
aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of which $___,
$___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ___, ____, and ____ ,
respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
TAX STATUS OF THE FUNDS. Each fund intends to qualify each year as a
"regulated investment company" for tax purposes so that it will not be
liable for federal tax on income and capital gains distributed to
shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company and
avoid being subject to federal income or excise taxes at the fund level,
each fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment
income and net realized capital gains within each calendar year as well as
on a fiscal year basis. Each fund intends to comply with other tax rules
applicable to regulated investment companies, including a requirement that
capital gains from the sale of securities held less than three months
constitute less than 30% of the fund's gross income for each fiscal year.
Gains from some futures contracts, and options] are included in this 30%
calculation, which may limit a fund's investments in such instruments.
Each fund is treated as a separate entity from the other funds of Fidelity
New York Municipal Trust and Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II for tax
purposes.
OTHER TAX INFORMATION. The information above is only a summary of some of
the tax consequences generally affecting each fund and its shareholders,
and no attempt has been made to discuss individual tax consequences. In
addition to federal income taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and
local taxes on fund distributions, and shares may be subject to state and
local personal property taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers
to determine whether a fund is suitable to their particular tax situation.
FMR
All of the stock of FMR is owned by FMR Corp., its parent organized in
1972. The voting common stock of FMR Corp. is divided into two classes.
Class B is held predominantly by members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family
and is entitled to 49% of the vote on any matter acted upon by the voting
common stock. Class A is held predominantly by non-Johnson family member
employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates and is entitled to 51% of the
vote on any such matter. The Johnson family group and all other Class B
shareholders have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which
all Class B shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of
Class B shares. Under the 1940 Act, control of a company is presumed where
one individual or group of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting
stock of that company. Therefore, through their ownership of voting common
stock and the execution of the shareholders' voting agreement, members of
the Johnson family may be deemed, under the 1940 Act, to form a controlling
group with respect to FMR Corp.
At present, the principal operating activities of FMR Corp. are those
conducted by three of its divisions as follows: FSC, which is the transfer
and shareholder servicing agent for certain of the funds advised by FMR;
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, which performs
shareholder servicing functions for institutional customers and funds sold
through intermediaries; and Fidelity Investments Retail Marketing Company,
which provides marketing services to various companies within the Fidelity
organization.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that sets forth all employees'
fiduciary responsibilities regarding the funds, establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions. For example, all
personal trades in most securities require pre-clearance, and participation
in initial public offerings is prohibited. In addition, restrictions on the
timing of personal investing in relation to trades by Fidelity funds and on
short-term trading have been adopted.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board , and executive officers
of the trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has
held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last
five years. Trustees and officers elected or appointed to Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust II prior to the money market fund's conversion from a
series of a Massachusetts business trust served in identical capacities.
All persons named as Trustees and Members of the Advisory Board also
serve in similar capacities for other funds advised by FMR. The business
address of each Trustee and officer who is an "interested person" (as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) is 82 Devonshire Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109, which is also the address of FMR. The business
address of all the other Trustees and Members of the Advisory Board
is Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 9235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-9235.
Those Trustees who are "interested persons" by virtue of their affiliation
with either the trust or FMR are indicated by an asterisk (*).
*EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3d (66), Trustee and President, is Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of FMR Corp.; a Director and Chairman of
the Board and of the Executive Committee of FMR; Chairman and a Director of
FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity
Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
*J. GARY BURKHEAD (55), Trustee and Senior Vice President, is President of
FMR; and President and a Director of FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management &
Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
RALPH F. COX (64), Trustee (1991), is a management consultant (1994).
Prior to February 1994, he was President of Greenhill Petroleum Corporation
(petroleum exploration and production). Until March 1990, Mr. Cox was
President and Chief Operating Officer of Union Pacific Resources Company
(exploration and production). He is a Director of Sanifill Corporation
(non-hazardous waste, 1993), CH2M Hill Companies (engineering), Rio Grande,
Inc. (oil and gas production), and Daniel Industries (petroleum measurement
equipment manufacturer). In addition, he is a member of advisory boards of
Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin.
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS (65), Trustee (1992). Prior to her retirement in
September 1991, Mrs. Davis was the Senior Vice President of Corporate
Affairs of Avon Products, Inc. She is currently a Director of BellSouth
Corporation (telecommunications), Eaton Corporation (manufacturing, 1991),
and the TJX Companies, Inc. (retail stores), and previously served as a
Director of Hallmark Cards, Inc. (1985-1991) and Nabisco Brands, Inc. In
addition, she is a member of the President's Advisory Council of The
University of Vermont School of Business Administration.
E. BRADLEY JONES (69), Trustee. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Mr. Jones
was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LTV Steel Company. He is a
Director of TRW Inc. (original equipment and replacement products),
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (mining), Consolidated Rail Corporation, Birmingham
Steel Corporation, and RPM, Inc. (manufacturer of chemical products), and
he previously served as a Director of NACCO Industries, Inc. (mining and
marketing, 1985-1995) and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (1985-1995).
In addition, he serves as a Trustee of First Union Real Estate Investments,
a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Cleveland Clinic
Foundation, a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of University
School (Cleveland), and a Trustee of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
DONALD J. KIRK (64), Trustee, is Executive-in-Residence (1995) at Columbia
University Graduate School of Business and a financial consultant. From
1987 to January 1995, Mr. Kirk was a Professor at Columbia University
Graduate School of Business. Prior to 1987, he was Chairman of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board. Mr. Kirk is a Director of General Re
Corporation (reinsurance), and he previously served as a Director of
Valuation Research Corp. (appraisals and valuations, 1993-1995). In
addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National
Arts Stabilization Fund, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Greenwich
Hospital Association, a Member of the Public Oversight Board of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' SEC Practice Section
(1995), and as a Public Governor of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (1996).
*PETER S. LYNCH (54), Trustee, is Vice Chairman and Director of FMR (1992).
Prior to May 31, 1990, he was a Director of FMR and Executive Vice
President of FMR (a position he held until March 31, 1991); Vice President
of Fidelity Magellan Fund and FMR Growth Group Leader; and Managing
Director of FMR Corp. Mr. Lynch was also Vice President of Fidelity
Investments Corporate Services (1991-1992). He is a Director of W.R. Grace
& Co. (chemicals) and Morrison Knudsen Corporation (engineering and
construction). In addition, he serves as a Trustee of Boston College,
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Historic Deerfield (1989) and Society
for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and as an Overseer of the
Museum of Fine Arts of Boston.
GERALD C. McDONOUGH (67), Trustee and Vice-Chairman of the non-interested
Trustees, is Chairman of G.M. Management Group (strategic advisory
services). Prior to his retirement in July 1988, he was Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Leaseway Transportation Corp. (physical distribution
services). Mr. McDonough is a Director of Brush-Wellman Inc. (metal
refining), York International Corp. (air conditioning and refrigeration),
Commercial Intertech Corp. (hydraulic systems, building systems, and metal
products, 1992), CUNO, Inc. (liquid and gas filtration products,
1996), and Associated Estates Realty Corporation (a real estate
investment trust, 1993). Mr. McDonough served as a Director of
ACME-Cleveland Corp. (metal working, telecommunications, and electronic
products) from 1987-1996.
MARVIN L. MANN (63), Trustee (1993) is Chairman of the Board, President,
and Chief Executive Officer of Lexmark International, Inc. (office
machines, 1991). Prior to 1991, he held the positions of Vice President of
International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") and President and
General Manager of various IBM divisions and subsidiaries. Mr. Mann is a
Director of M.A. Hanna Company (chemicals, 1993) and Infomart (marketing
services, 1991), a Trammell Crow Co. In addition, he serves as the Campaign
Vice Chairman of the Tri-State United Way (1993) and is a member of the
University of Alabama President's Cabinet.
WILLIAM O. McCOY (63), Trustee (1997), is the Vice President of Finance
for the University of North Carolina (16-school system, 1995). Prior to
his retirement in December 1994, Mr. McCoy was Vice Chairman of the Board
of BellSouth Corporation (telecommunications) and President of BellSouth
Enterprises. He is currently a Director of Liberty Corporation (holding
company), Weeks Corporation of Atlanta (real estate, 1994), and Carolina
Power and Light Company (electric utility, 1996). Previously, he was a
Director of First American Corporation (bank holding company, 1979-1996).
In addition, Mr. McCoy serves as a member of the Board of Visitors for the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1994) and for the Kenan Flager
Business School (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS (68), Trustee, is President of The Wales Group, Inc.
(management and financial advisory services). Prior to retiring in 1987,
Mr. Williams served as Chairman of the Board of First Wachovia Corporation
(bank holding company), and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The
First National Bank of Atlanta and First Atlanta Corporation (bank holding
company). He is currently a Director of BellSouth Corporation
(telecommunications), ConAgra, Inc. (agricultural products), Fisher
Business Systems, Inc. (computer software), Georgia Power Company (electric
utility), Gerber Alley & Associates, Inc. (computer software), National
Life Insurance Company of Vermont, American Software, Inc., and AppleSouth,
Inc. (restaurants, 1992).
FRED L. HENNING, JR. (57), Vice President, is Vice President of Fidelity's
fixed-income funds (1995) and Senior Vice President of FMR (1995).
SARAH H. ZENOBLE (47), Vice President, is Vice President of Fidelity's
money market funds (1996) and Vice President of FMR Texas Inc.
JANICE BRADBURN (45), is Vice President and manager of Fidelity New York
Municipal Money Market Fund (1992), which she has managed since September
1989. Ms. Bradburn is Vice President of other funds managed by FMR.
NORMAN LIND (40), is Vice President and manager of Fidelity New York
Insured Municipal Income Fund (1996) and Fidelity New York Municipal Income
Fund (1996), both of which he has managed since March 1994 and October
1993, respectively. Mr. Lind is Vice President of other funds managed by
FMR.
ARTHUR S. LORING (49), Secretary, is Senior Vice President (1993) and
General Counsel of FMR, Vice President-Legal of FMR Corp., and Vice
President and Clerk of FDC.
KENNETH A. RATHGEBER (49), Treasurer (1995), is Treasurer of the Fidelity
funds and is an employee of FMR (1995). Before joining FMR, Mr. Rathgeber
was a Vice President of Goldman Sachs & Co. (1978-1995), where he served in
various positions, including Vice President of Proprietary Accounting
(1988-1992), Global Co-Controller (1992-1994), and Chief Operations Officer
of Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (1994-1995).
THOMAS D. MAHER (51), Assistant Vice President, is Assistant Vice President
of Fidelity's money market funds and Vice President and Associate General
Counsel of FMR Texas Inc.
JOHN H. COSTELLO (50), Assistant Treasurer, is an employee of FMR.
LEONARD M. RUSH (51), Assistant Treasurer (1994), is an employee of FMR
(1994). Prior to becoming Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds, Mr.
Rush was Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Corp. (1993-1994) and Chief
Financial Officer of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. (1990-1993).
THOMAS J. SIMPSON (38), Assistant Treasurer (1996), is Assistant
Treasurer of Fidelity's money market funds and an employee of FMR (1996).
Prior to joining FMR, Mr. Simpson was Vice President and Fund Controller of
Liberty Investment Services (1987-1995).
The following table sets forth information describing the compensation of
each current Trustee of each fund for his or her services as trustee or
Member of the Advisory Board for the fiscal year ended January 31,
1997.
COMPENSATION TABLE
Aggregate Compensation
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J. Gary Ralph F. Phyllis Edward C. E. Donald Peter S. Gerald C. Marvin L. Thomas William
Burkhead** Cox Burke Johnson 3d** Bradley J. Kirk Lynch** McDonough Mann R. O. McCoy
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Trustees Pension or Estimated Annual Total
Retirement Benefits Upon Compensation
Benefits Accrued Retirement from from the Fund
as Part of Fund the Fund Complex*
Expenses from the Complex*
Fund Complex*
J. Gary Burkhead** $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Ralph F. Cox 5,200 52,000 128,000
Phyllis Burke Davis 5,200 52,000 125,000
Edward C. Johnson 3d** 0 0 0
E. Bradley Jones 5,200 49,400 128,000
Donald J. Kirk 5,200 52,000 129,500
Peter S. Lynch** 0 0 0
Gerald C. McDonough 5,200 52,000 128,000
Marvin L. Mann 5,200 52,000 128,000
Thomas R. Williams 5,200 52,000 125,000
William O. McCoy
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* Information is as of December 31, 1995 for 219 funds in the complex.
** Interested trustees of the fund are compensated by FMR.
*** For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, certain of the
non-interested trustees' aggregate compensation from a fund includes
accrued deferred compensation as follows: [trustee name, dollar amount of
deferred compensation, fund name]; [trustee name, dollar amount of deferred
compensation, fund name]; and, [trustee name, dollar amount of deferred
compensation, fund name].
The non-interested Trustees may elect to defer receipt of all or a
percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of a Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, compensation deferred by a
Trustee is periodically adjusted as though an equivalent amount had been
invested and reinvested in shares of one or more funds in the complex
designated by such Trustee (designated securities). The amount paid to the
Trustee under the Plan will be determined based upon the performance of
such investments. Deferral of Trustees' fees in accordance with the Plan
will have a negligible effect on a fund's assets, liabilities, and net
income per share, and will not obligate the fund to retain the services of
any Trustee or to pay any particular level of compensation to the Trustee.
Each fund may invest in such designated securities under the Plan without
shareholder approval.
Under a retirement program adopted in July 1988 and modified in
November 1995 , each non-interested Trustee may receive payments from
a Fidelity fund during his or her lifetime based on his or her basic
trustee fees and length of service. The obligation of a fund to make such
payments is neither secured nor funded. A Trustee becomes eligible to
participate in the program at the end of the calendar year in which he or
she reaches age 72, provided that , at the time of retirement, he or
she has served as a Fidelity fund Trustee for at least five years.
Currently, Messrs. Ralph S. Saul, William R. Spaulding, Bertram H. Witham,
and David L. Yunich, all former non-interested Trustees, receive retirement
benefits under the program.
[IF EITHER FMR OR AN FMR AFFILIATE IS DEEMED TO OWN 1% OR MORE OF A FUND'S
SHARES: As of [DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING DATE],
approximately __% of [Fund Name]'s total outstanding shares was held by
[an] FMR affiliate[s]. FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of
[this/these] FMR affiliate[s]. By virtue of his ownership interest in FMR
Corp., as described in the "FMR" section on page ___, Mr. Edward C. Johnson
3d, President and Trustee of the fund, may be deemed to be a beneficial
owner of these shares. As of the above date, with the exception of Mr.
Johnson 3d's deemed ownership of [Fund Name]'s shares, the Trustees and
officers of the funds owned, in the aggregate, less than __% of each fund's
total outstanding shares.]
[IF NEITHER FMR NOR AN FMR AFFILIATE IS DEEMED TO OWN 1% OR MORE OF THE
FUND'S SHARES: As of [DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING
DATE], the Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and officers of each
fund owned, in the aggregate, less than __% of each fund's total
outstanding shares.]
[REVISE AS APPROPRIATE; REQUEST INFORMATION FROM KENDRA MCGEORGE As of
[DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING DATE], the following
owned of record or beneficially 5% or more of outstanding shares of the
funds:]
[IF FUND HAS A SHAREHOLDER WHO OWNS 25% OR MORE): A shareholder owning of
record or beneficially more than 25% of a fund's outstanding shares may be
considered a controlling person. That shareholder's vote could have a more
significant effect on matters presented at a shareholders' meeting than
votes of other shareholders.]
MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
Each fund employs FMR to furnish investment advisory and other services.
Under its management contract with each fund, FMR acts as investment
adviser and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, directs
the investments of each fund in accordance with its investment objective,
policies, and limitations. FMR also provides each fund with all necessary
office facilities and personnel for servicing each fund's investments,
compensates all officers of each fund and all Trustees who are "interested
persons" of the trusts or of FMR, and all personnel of each fund or FMR
performing services relating to research, statistical, and investment
activities.
In addition, FMR or its affiliates, subject to the supervision of the Board
of Trustees, provide the management and administrative services necessary
for the operation of each fund. These services include providing facilities
for maintaining each fund's organization; supervising relations with
custodians, transfer and pricing agents, accountants, underwriters, and
other persons dealing with each fund; preparing all general shareholder
communications and conducting shareholder relations; maintaining each
fund's records and the registration of each fund's shares under federal and
state laws; developing management and shareholder services for each fund;
and furnishing reports, evaluations, and analyses on a variety of subjects
to the Trustees.
In addition to the management fee payable to FMR and the fees payable to
UMB, each fund pays all of its expenses, without limitation, that are not
assumed by those parties. Each fund pays for the typesetting, printing, and
mailing of its proxy materials to shareholders, legal expenses, and the
fees of the custodian, auditor and non-interested Trustees. Although each
fund's current management contract provides that each fund will pay for
typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional
information, notices, and reports to shareholders, the trust, on behalf of
each fund has entered into a revised transfer agent agreement with UMB,
pursuant to which UMB bears the costs of providing these services to
existing shareholders. Other expenses paid by each fund include interest,
taxes, brokerage commissions, and each fund's proportionate share of
insurance premiums and Investment Company Institute dues. Each fund is also
liable for such non-recurring expenses as may arise, including costs of any
litigation to which each fund may be a party, and any obligation it may
have to indemnify its officers and Trustees with respect to litigation.
FMR is each fund's manager pursuant to management contracts dated March
19, 1997 for the money market fund and February 1, 1994 for the bond funds,
which were approved by shareholders on March 19, 1997 and January 19, 1994,
respectively.
For the services of FMR under the contract, each fund pays FMR a monthly
management fee composed of the sum of two elements: a group fee rate and an
individual fund fee rate.
BOND FUNDS. The group fee rate is based on the monthly average net assets
of all of the registered investment companies with which FMR has management
contracts and is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to the graduated
fee rate schedule shown below on the left. The schedule below on the right
shows the effective annual group fee rate at various asset levels, which is
the result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates on the left. For
example, the effective annual fee rate at $___ billion of group net assets
- - the approximate level for January 1997 - was ___%, which is the weighted
average of the respective fee rates for each level of group net assets up
to $__ billion.
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
0 - $3 billion .3700% $ 0.5 billion .3700%
3 - 6 .3400 25 .2664
6 - 9 .3100 50 .2188
9 - 12 .2800 75 .1986
12 - 15 .2500 100 .1869
15 - 18 .2200 125 .1793
18 - 21 .2000 150 .1736
21 - 24 .1900 175 .1695
24 - 30 .1800 200 .1658
30 - 36 .1750 225 .1629
36 - 42 .1700 250 .1604
42 - 48 .1650 275 .1583
48 - 66 .1600 300 .1565
66 - 84 .1550 325 .1548
84 - 120 .1500 350 .1533
120 - 174 .1450 400 .1507
174 - 228 .1400
228 - 282 .1375
282 - 336 .1350
Over 336 .1325
Prior to February 1, 1994 , the group fee rate was based on a
schedule with breakpoints ending at .1500% for average group assets in
excess of $84 billion. The group fee rate breakpoints shown above for
average group assets in excess of $120 billion and under $228 billion were
voluntarily adopted by FMR on January 1, 1992. The additional breakpoints
shown above for average group assets in excess of $228 billion were
voluntarily adopted by FMR on November 1, 1993. Each fund's current
management contract reflects these extensions of the group fee rate
schedule .
On August 1, 1994, FMR voluntarily revised the prior extensions to the
group fee rate schedule, and added new breakpoints for average group assets
in excess of $156 billion and under $372 billion as shown in the schedule
below. The revised group fee rate schedule was identical to the above
schedule for average group assets under $156 billion.
On January 1, 1996, FMR voluntarily added new breakpoints to the revised
schedule for average group assets in excess of $372 billion, pending
shareholder approval of new management contracts for the bond
funds reflecting the revised schedule and additional breakpoints. The
revised group fee rate schedule and its extensions provide for lower
management fee rates as FMR's assets under management increase. For average
group assets in excess of $156 billion, the revised group fee rate schedule
with additional breakpoints voluntarily adopted by FMR is as follows:
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
120 - $156 billion .1450% $ 150 billion .1736%
156 - 192 .1400 175 .1690
192 - 228 .1350 200 .1652
228 - 264 .1300 225 .1618
264 - 300 .1275 250 .1587
300 - 336 .1250 275 .1560
336 - 372 .1225 300 .1536
372 - 408 .1200 325 .1514
408 - 444 .1175 350 .1494
444 - 480 .1150 375 .1476
480 - 516 .1125 400 .1459
Over 516 .1100 425 .1443
450 .1427
475 .1413
500 .1399
525 .1385
550 .1372
MONEY MARKET FUND. The group fee rate is based on the monthly average
net assets of all of the registered investment companies with which FMR has
management contracts and is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to
the graduated fee rate schedule shown below on the left. The schedule below
on the right shows the effective annual group fee rate at various asset
levels, which is the result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates
on the left. For example, the effective annual fee rate at $___ billion of
group net assets - the approximate level for January 1997 - was ___%, which
is the weighted average of the respective fee rates for each level of group
net assets up to $__ billion.
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
0 - $3 billion .3700% $ 0.5 billion .3700%
3 - 6 .3400 25 .2664
6 - 9 .3100 50 .2188
9 - 12 .2800 75 .1986
12 - 15 .2500 100 .1869
15 - 18 .2200 125 .1793
18 - 21 .2000 150 .1736
21 - 24 .1900 175 .1695
24 - 30 .1800 200 .1658
30 - 36 .1750 225 .1629
36 - 42 .1700 250 .1604
42 - 48 .1650 275 .1583
48 - 66 .1600 300 .1565
66 - 84 .1550 325 .1548
84 - 120 .1500 350 .1533
120 - 174 .1450 400 .1507
174 - 228 .1400
228 - 282 .1375
282 - 336 .1350
Over 336 .1325
Prior to March 19, 1997, the group fee rate was based on a schedule with
breakpoints ending at .1500% for average group assets in excess of $84
billion. The group fee rate breakpoints shown above for average group
assets in excess of $120 billion and under $228 billion were voluntarily
adopted by FMR on January 1, 1992. The additional breakpoints shown above
for average group assets in excess of $228 billion were voluntarily adopted
by FMR on November 1, 1993.
On August 1, 1994, FMR voluntarily revised the prior extensions to the
group fee rate schedule, and added new breakpoints for average group assets
in excess of $156 billion and under $372 billion as shown in the schedule
below. The revised group fee rate schedule was identical to the above
schedule for average group assets under $156 billion.
On January 1, 1996, FMR voluntarily added new breakpoints to the revised
schedule for average group assets in excess of $372 billion. The revised
group fee rate schedule and its extensions provide for lower management fee
rates as FMR's assets under management increase. The money market fund's
current management contract reflects the group fee rate schedule above for
average group assets under $156 billion and the group fee rate schedule
below for average group assets in excess of $156 billion.
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
120 - $156 billion .1450% $ 150 billion .1736%
156 - 192 .1400 175 .1690
192 - 228 .1350 200 .1652
228 - 264 .1300 225 .1618
264 - 300 .1275 250 .1587
300 - 336 .1250 275 .1560
336 - 372 .1225 300 .1536
372 - 408 .1200 325 .1514
408 - 444 .1175 350 .1494
444 - 480 .1150 375 .1476
480 - 516 .1125 400 .1459
Over 516 .1100 425 .1443
450 .1427
475 .1413
500 .1399
525 .1385
550 .1372
Each fund's individual fund fee rate is .25%. Based on the average group
net assets of the funds advised by FMR for January 13, 1997, the annual
management fee rate would be calculated as follows:
Group Fee Rate Individual Fund Fee Rate
Management Fee rate
._______% + ._______%
= ._______%
One-twelfth of this annual management fee rate is applied to each fund's
net assets averaged for the most recent month, giving a dollar amount,
which is the fee for that month.
The table below shows the management fees paid to FMR by each fund for the
last three fiscal years:
New York Money Market Management Fees as a
Years Ended January 31 Management Fees % of Average Net Assets
1997
1996
1995
New York Insured Management Fees as a
Years Ended January 31 Management Fees % of Average Net Assets
1997
1996
1995
New York Income Management Fees as a
Years Ended January 31 Management Fees % of Average Net Assets
1997
1996
1995
FMR may, from time to time, voluntarily reimburse all or a portion of each
fund's operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions, and extraordinary expenses). FMR retains the ability to be
repaid for these expense reimbursements in the amount that expenses fall
below the limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Expense reimbursements
by FMR will increase each fund's total returns and yield and repayment of
the reimbursement by each fund will lower its total returns and yield.
SUB-ADVISER. On behalf of the money market fund, FMR has entered into a
sub-advisory agreement with FMR Texas pursuant to which FMR Texas has
primary responsibility for providing portfolio investment management
services to the money market fund.
Under the sub-advisory agreement, dated December 31, 1991, which was
approved by shareholders on October 23, 1991, FMR pays FMR Texas fees equal
to 50% of the management fee payable to FMR under its management contract
with the fund. The fees paid to FMR Texas are not reduced by any voluntary
or mandatory expense reimbursements that may be in effect from time to
time. On behalf of the money market fund, for the fiscal years ended
January 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, FMR paid FMR Texas fees of $________,
$_________ and $________, respectively.
For the fiscal years ended January 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, no fees
were paid by FMR to FMR Texas on behalf of the bond funds.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS
The Trustees have approved Distribution and Service Plans on behalf of the
funds (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the Rule). The Rule provides in substance that a mutual fund may
not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is
primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of a fund except
pursuant to a plan approved on behalf of the fund under the Rule. The
Plans, as approved by the Trustees, allow the funds and FMR to incur
certain expenses that might be considered to constitute indirect payment by
the funds of distribution expenses.
Under each Plan, if the payment of management fees by the funds to FMR is
deemed to be indirect financing by the funds of the distribution of their
shares, such payment is authorized by the Plans. Each Plan also
specifically recognizes that FMR, either directly or through FDC, may use
its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without
limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection
with the offer and sale of shares of each fund. In addition, each Plan
provides that FMR may use its resources, including its management fee
revenues, to make payments to third parties that assist in selling shares
of each fund, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder
support services.
Payments made by FMR to third parties during the fiscal year ended January
31, 1997 amounted to $______ for New York Money Market, $_______ for New
York Insured, and $________ for New York Income.
Prior to approving each Plan, the Trustees carefully considered all
pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plan, and have
determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit
the fund and its shareholders. In particular, the Trustees noted that the
Plans do not authorize payments by a fund other than those made to FMR
under its management contract with the fund. To the extent that each Plan
gives FMR and FDC greater flexibility in connection with the distribution
of shares of each fund, additional sales of fund shares may result.
Furthermore, certain shareholder support services may be provided more
effectively under the Plans by local entities with whom shareholders have
other relationships.
The Plans were approved by shareholders of the bond funds on November 28,
1986, and shareholders of the money market fund on October 23, 1991, in
connection with a reorganization transaction on December 31, 1991, pursuant
to an Agreement and Plan of Conversion.
The Glass-Steagall Act generally prohibits federally and state chartered or
supervised banks from engaging in the business of underwriting, selling, or
distributing securities. Although the scope of this prohibition under the
Glass-Steagall Act has not been clearly defined by the courts or
appropriate regulatory agencies, FDC believes that the Glass-Steagall Act
should not preclude a bank from performing shareholder support services, or
servicing and recordkeeping functions. FDC intends to engage banks only to
perform such functions. However, changes in federal or state statutes and
regulations pertaining to the permissible activities of banks and their
affiliates or subsidiaries, as well as further judicial or administrative
decisions or interpretations, could prevent a bank from continuing to
perform all or a part of the contemplated services. If a bank were
prohibited from so acting, the Trustees would consider what actions, if
any, would be necessary to continue to provide efficient and effective
shareholder services. In such event, changes in the operation of the funds
might occur, including possible termination of any automatic investment or
redemption or other services then provided by the bank. It is not expected
that shareholders would suffer any adverse financial consequences as a
result of any of these occurrences. In addition, state securities laws on
this issue may differ from the interpretations of federal law expressed
herein, and banks and financial institutions may be required to register as
dealers pursuant to state law.
Each fund may execute portfolio transactions with, and purchase securities
issued by, depository institutions that receive payments under the Plans.
No preference for the instruments of such depository institutions will be
shown in the selection of investments.
CONTRACTS WITH FMR AFFILIATES
UMB Bank, n.a. (UMB) is each fund's custodian and transfer agent. UMB has
entered into sub-contracts with FSC, an affiliate of FMR, under the terms
of which FSC performs the processing activities associated with providing
transfer agent and shareholder servicing functions for each fund. Under the
sub-contracts, FSC bears the expense of typesetting, printing, and mailing
prospectuses, statements of additional information, and all other reports,
notices, and statements to shareholders, with the exception of proxy
statements. FSC also pays all out-of-pocket expenses associated with
transfer agent services.
Under this arrangement, FSC receives an annual account fee and an
asset-based fee each based on account size and fund type for each retail
account and certain institutional accounts. With respect to certain
institutional retirement accounts, FSC receives an annual account fee and
an asset-based fee based on account type or fund type. These annual account
fees are subject to increase based on postal rate changes. FSC also
collects small account fees from certain accounts with balances of less
than $2,500.
UMB has an additional sub-contract with FSC, pursuant to which FSC performs
the calculations necessary to determine each fund's NAV and dividends and
maintains each fund's accounting records. The annual fee rates for these
pricing and bookkeeping services are based on each fund's average net
assets, and are presented in the table below.
Pricing and Bookkeeping Annual Fee Rates
First $0 - $500 Greater Than Minimum Maximum
Million $500 Million Per Year Per Year
New York Money Market .0175% .0075% $ 40,000 $ 800,000
New York Insured .0400% .0200% 60,000 800,000
New York Income .0400% .0200% 60,000 800,000
Pricing and bookkeeping fees, including reimbursement for out-of-pocket
expenses, paid to FSC for the fiscal years ended January 31, 1997, 1996,
and 1995 are indicated in the table below.
Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees
1997 1996 1995
New York Money Market $ $ $
New York Insured $ $ $
New York Income $ $ $
The pricing and bookkeeping fees described above are paid to FSC by UMB,
which is entitled to reimbursement from the funds for these expenses.
FSC has entered into an agreement with Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc.
(FBSI), a subsidiary of FMR Corp., pursuant to which FBSI performs certain
recordkeeping, communication, and other services for money market fund
shareholders participating in the Fidelity Ultra Service Account program.
FBSI directly charges a monthly administrative fee to each Ultra Service
Account client who chooses certain additional features. This fee is in
addition to the transfer agency fee received by FSC.
Each fund has a distribution agreement with FDC, a Massachusetts
corporation organized on July 18, 1960. FDC is a broker-dealer registered
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The distribution agreement calls
for FDC to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business,
to secure purchasers for shares of each fund, which are continuously
offered at net asset value. Promotional and administrative expenses in
connection with the offer and sale of shares are paid by FMR.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUSTS
TRUSTS' ORGANIZATION. New York Insured and New York Income are funds
(series) of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust (the Massachusetts trust), an
open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts
business trust on April 25, 1983. Currently, there are four funds of the
Massachusetts trust: Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income Fund,
Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund, Spartan(registered trademark) New
York Intermediate Municipal Income Fund, and Spartan(registered trademark)
New York Municipal Income Fund. The Massachusetts trust's Declaration of
Trust permits the Trustees to create additional funds.
New York Money Market is a fund (series) of Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust II (the Delaware trust), an open-end management
investment company organized as a Delaware business trust on June 20,
1991 . Currently, there are two funds of the Delaware trust: Fidelity New
York Municipal Money Market fund and Spartan(registered trademark) New York
Municipal Money Market Fund. The Delaware trust's Trust Instrument permits
the Trustees to create additional funds.
In the event that FMR ceases to be investment adviser to a trust or any of
its funds, the right of the trust or the fund to use the identifying names
"Fidelity" and "Spartan" may be withdrawn. There is a remote possibility
that one fund might become liable for ant misstatement in its prospectus or
statement of additional information about another fund.
The assets of each trust received for the issue or sale of shares of each
of its funds and all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof,
subject only to the rights of creditors, are especially allocated to such
fund, and constitute the underlying assets of such fund. The underlying
assets of each fund are segregated on the books of account, and are to be
charged with the liabilities with respect to such fund and with a share of
the general expenses of their respective trusts. Expenses with respect to
the trusts are to be allocated in proportion to the asset value of their
respective funds, except where allocations of direct expense can otherwise
be fairly made. The officers of the trusts, subject to the general
supervision of the Boards of Trustees, have the power to determine which
expenses are allocable to a given fund, or which are general or allocable
to all of the funds of a certain trust. In the event of the dissolution or
liquidation of a trust, shareholders of each fund of that trust are
entitled to receive as a class the underlying assets of such fund available
for distribution.
SHAREHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY - MASSACHUSETTS TRUST. The Massachusetts
trust is an entity of the type commonly known as "Massachusetts business
trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a trust may, under
certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the
trust. The Declaration of Trust provides that the Massachusetts trust shall
not have any claim against shareholders except for the payment of the
purchase price of shares and requires that each agreement, obligation, or
instrument entered into or executed by the Massachusetts trust or its
Trustees shall include a provision limiting the obligations created thereby
to the Massachusetts trust and its assets. The Declaration of Trust
provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any
shareholders held personally liable for the obligations of the fund. The
Declaration of Trust also provides that each fund shall, upon request,
assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or
obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of
a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability
is limited to circumstances in which the fund itself would be unable to
meet its obligations. FMR believes that, in view of the above, the risk of
personal liability to shareholders is remote.
The Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trustees, if they have
exercised reasonable care, will not be liable for any neglect or
wrongdoing, but nothing in the Declaration of Trust protects Trustees
against any liability to which they would otherwise be subject by reason of
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of
the duties involved in the conduct of their office.
SHAREHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY - DELAWARE TRUST. The Delaware trust is a
business trust organized under Delaware law. Delaware law provides that
shareholders shall be entitled to the same limitations of personal
liability extended to stockholders of private corporations for profit. The
courts of some states, however, may decline to apply Delaware law on this
point. The Trust Instrument contains an express disclaimer of shareholder
liability for the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses of the
Delaware trust and requires that a disclaimer be given in each contract
entered into or executed by the Delaware trust or its Trustees. The Trust
Instrument provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any
shareholder or former shareholder held personally liable for the
obligations of the fund. The Trust Instrument also provides that each fund
shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any
shareholder for any act or obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment
thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on
account of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which
Delaware law does not apply, no contractual limitation of liability was in
effect, and the fund is unable to meet its obligations. FMR believes that,
in view of the above, the risk of personal liability to shareholders is
extremely remote.
The Trust Instrument further provides that the Trustees shall not be
personally liable to any person other than the Delaware trust or its
shareholders; moreover, the Trustees shall not be liable for any conduct
whatsoever, provided that Trustees are not protected against any liability
to which they would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance,
bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved
in the conduct of their office.
VOTING RIGHTS - BOTH TRUSTS. Each fund's capital consists of shares of
beneficial interest. As a shareholder, you receive one vote for each dollar
value of net asset value you own. The shares have no preemptive or
conversion rights; voting and dividend rights, the right of redemption, and
the privilege of exchange are described in the Prospectus. Shares are fully
paid and nonassessable, except as set forth under the respective
"Shareholder and Trustee Liability" headings above. Shareholders
representing 10% or more of a trust or one of its funds may, as set forth
in the Declaration of Trust or Trust Instrument, call meetings of the trust
or fund for any purpose related to the trust or fund, as the case may be,
including, in the case of a meeting of an entire trust, the purpose on
voting on removal of one or more Trustees.
A trust or any fund may be terminated upon the sale of its assets to (or,
in the case of the Delaware trust and its funds, merger with) another
open-end management investment company or series thereof, or upon
liquidation and distribution of its assets. Generally such terminations
must be approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the trust or the
fund, as determined by the current value of each shareholder's investment
in the fund or trust; however, the Trustees of the Delaware trust may,
without prior shareholder approval, change the form of the organization of
the Delaware trust by merger, consolidation, or incorporation. If not so
terminated or reorganized, the trusts and their funds will continue
indefinitely.
Under the Trust Instrument, the Trustees may, without shareholder vote,
cause the Delaware trust to merge or consolidate into one or more trusts,
partnerships, or corporations, so long as the surviving entity is an
open-end management investment company that will succeed to or assume the
Delaware trust registration statement, or cause the Delaware trust to be
incorporated under Delaware law. Each fund may also invest all of its
assets in another investment company.
CUSTODIAN. UMB Bank, n.a., 1010 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, is
custodian of the assets of the funds. The custodian is responsible for the
safekeeping of a fund's assets and the appointment of any subcustodian
banks and clearing agencies. The custodian takes no part in determining the
investment policies of a fund or in deciding which securities are purchased
or sold by a fund. However, a fund may invest in obligations of the
custodian and may purchase securities from or sell securities to the
custodian.
FMR, its officers and directors, its affiliated companies, and the Board of
Trustees may, from time to time, conduct transactions with various banks,
including banks serving as custodians for certain funds advised by FMR.
Transactions that have occurred to date include mortgages and personal and
general business loans. In the judgment of FMR, the terms and conditions of
those transactions were not influenced by existing or potential custodial
or other fund relationships.
AUDITOR. Price Waterhouse LLP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
serves as the funds' independent accountant. The auditor examines financial
statements for the funds and provides other audit, tax, and related
services.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Each fund's financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1997, and the report of the auditor thereon ,
are included in the fund's Annual Report, which is a separate report
supplied with this Statement of Additional Information. Each fund's
financial statements, financial highlights, and the report of the
auditor thereon are incorporated herein by reference.
APPENDIX
DOLLAR-WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY is derived by multiplying the value of
each investment by the time remaining to its maturity, adding these
calculations, and then dividing the total by the value of the fund's
portfolio. An obligation's maturity is typically determined on a stated
final maturity basis, although there are some exceptions to this rule.
For example, if it is probable that the issuer of an instrument will take
advantage of a maturity-shortening device, such as a call, refunding, or
redemption provision, the date on which the instrument will probably be
called, refunded, or redeemed may be considered to be its maturity date.
When a municipal bond issuer has committed to call an issue of bonds and
has established an independent escrow account that is sufficient to, and is
pledged to, refund that issue, the number of days to maturity for the
prerefunded bond is considered to be the number of days to the announced
call date of the bonds.
The descriptions that follow are examples of eligible ratings for the
funds. A fund may, however, consider the ratings for other types of
investments and the ratings assigned by other rating organizations when
determining the eligibility of a particular investment.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL
NOTES:
Moody's ratings for state and municipal and other short-term obligations
will be designated Moody's Investment Grade (MIG, or VMIG for variable rate
obligations). This distinction is in recognition of the difference between
short-term credit risk and long-term credit risk. Factors affecting the
liquidity of the borrower and short-term cyclical elements are critical in
short-term ratings, while other factors of major importance in bond risk,
long-term secular trends for example, may be less important in the short
run. Symbols used will be as follows:
MIG-1/VMIG-1 - This designation denotes best quality. There is present
strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support, or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG-2/VMIG-2 - This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection
are ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
MIG-3/VMIG-3 - This designation denotes favorable quality. All security
elements are accounted for, but there is lacking the undeniable strength of
the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be narrow and
market access for refinancing is likely to be less well established.
MIG-4/VMIG-4 - This designation denotes adequate quality. Protection
commonly regarded as required of an investment security is present and,
although not distinctly or predominantly speculative, there is specific
risk.
DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL NOTES:
SP-1 - Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined
to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+)
designation.
SP-2 - Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some
vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of
the notes.
SP-3 - Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS:
AAA - Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to
as "gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an
exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various
protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized
are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such
issues.
AA - Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally
known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because
margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or
fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may
be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat
larger than the Aaa securities.
A - Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes
and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving
security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may
be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the
future.
BAA - Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium-grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest
payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain
protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable
over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment
characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.
BA - Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements;
their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of
interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well
safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of
position characterizes bonds in this class.
B - Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance
of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
CAA - Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to
principal or interest.
CA - Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative
in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked
short-comings.
C - Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds and issues
so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever
attaining any real investment standing.
There are nine basic rating categories for long-term obligations. They
range from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality). Those bonds within
the AA, A, BAA, BA and B categories that Moody's believes possess the
strongest credit attributes within those categories are designated by the
symbols AA1, A1, BAA1, BA1 and B1.
DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD & POOR'S MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS:
AAA - Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's
to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is
extremely strong.
AA - Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the higher-rated issues only in small degree.
A - Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal,
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes
in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated
categories.
BBB - Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated
categories.
BB - Debt rate BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt
that is assigned an actual or implied BBB- rating.
B - Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has
the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual
or implied BB or BB- rating.
CCC - Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default,
and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal.
In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, it is
not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The
CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied B or B- rating.
CC - Debt rated CC is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.
C - The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may
be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed but
debt service payments are continued.
CI - The rating CI is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is
being paid.
D - Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even
if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that
such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating will also
be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments
are jeopardized.
The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus or
minus to show relative standing within the major rating categories.
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL FUNDS:
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
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2 a .............................. Expenses
b, c .............................. Contents; The Funds at a Glance; Who May Want
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3 a .............................. Financial Highlights
b .............................. *
c,d .............................. Performance
4 a i............................. Charter
ii........................... The Funds at a Glance; Investment Principles and
Risks
b .............................. *
c .............................. Who May Want to Invest; Investment Principles
and Risks
5 a .............................. Charter
b i............................. Cover Page; The Funds at Glance; Doing Business
with Fidelity; Charter
ii........................... Charter
iii.......................... Expenses; Breakdown of Expenses
c .............................. Charter
d .............................. Charter; Breakdown of Expenses
e .............................. Cover Page; Charter
f .............................. Expenses
g i............................. Charter
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5 A .............................. Performance
6 a i............................. Charter
ii........................... How to Buy Shares; How to Sell Shares;
Transaction Details; Exchange Restrictions
iii.......................... Charter
b ............................. Charter
c .............................. Transaction Details; Exchange Restrictions
d .............................. *
e .............................. Doing Business with Fidelity; How to Buy Shares;
How to Sell Shares; Investor Services
f, g .............................. Dividends, Capital Gains, and Taxes
7 a .............................. Cover Page; Charter
b .............................. Expenses; How to Buy Shares; Transaction Details
c .............................. *
d .............................. How to Buy Shares
e .............................. *
f .............................. Breakdown of Expenses
8 .............................. How to Sell Shares; Investor Services; Transaction
Details; Exchange Restrictions
9 .............................. *
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10, 11 ............................ Cover Page
12 ............................ Description of the Trusts
13 a - c ............................ Investment Policies and Limitations
d ............................ Portfolio Transactions
14 a - c ............................ Trustees and Officers
15 a, b ............................ *
c ............................ *
16 a i ............................ FMR; Portfolio Transactions
ii ............................ Trustees and Officers
iii ............................ Management Contracts
b ............................ Management Contracts
c, d ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
e ............................ *
f ............................ Distribution and Service Plans
g ............................ *
h ............................ Description of the Trusts
i ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
17 a ............................ Portfolio Transactions
b ............................ Portfolio Transactions
c ............................ Portfolio Transactions
d, e ............................ *
18 a ............................ Description of the Trusts
b ............................ *
19 a ............................ Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
b ............................ Additional Purchase and Redemption Information;
Valuation of Portfolio Securities
c ............................ *
20 Distributions and Taxes
21 a, b ............................ Contracts with FMR Affiliates
c ............................ *
22 a, b ............................ *
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SPARTAN(registered trademark)
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL
FUNDS
Please read this prospectus before investing, and keep it on file for
future reference. It contains important information, including how each
fund invests and the services available to shareholders.
To learn more about each fund and its investments, you can obtain a copy of
each fund's most recent financial report and portfolio listing, or a copy
of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated March 28, 1997 . The
SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and
is available along with other related materials on the SEC's Internet
Web site (http://www.sec.gov). The SAI is incorporated herein by
reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). For a free copy of
either document, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8888.
Investments in the money market fund are neither insured nor guaranteed by
the U.S. Government, and there can be no assurance that the fund will
maintain a stable $1.00 share price.
THE MONEY MARKET FUND MAY INVEST A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS
IN THE SECURITIES OF A SINGLE ISSUER AND THEREFORE MAY BE RISKIER THAN
OTHER TYPES OF MONEY MARKET FUNDS.
Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by,
any depository institution. Shares are not insured by the FDIC, Federal
Reserve Board, or any other agency, and are subject to investment risks,
including possible loss of principal amount invested.
LIKE ALL MUTUAL
FUNDS, THESE
SECURITIES HAVE NOT
BEEN APPROVED OR
DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR ANY
STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION, NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR ANY
STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION PASSED
UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
SNR-pro-0397
Each of these funds seeks a high level of current income free from federal
income tax and New York State and City income taxes. The funds have
different strategies, however, and carry varying degrees of risk and yield
potential.
SPARTAN NEW YORK
MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
(fund number 422, trading symbol FSNXX)
SPARTAN NEW YORK
INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL
INCOME FUND
(fund number 431, trading symbol FSNMX)
SPARTAN NEW YORK
MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(fund number 421, trading symbol FSNYX)
PROSPECTUS
MARCH 28, 1997(FIDELITY_LOGO_GRAPHIC) 82 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON, MA
02109
CONTENTS
KEY FACTS 3 THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
EXPENSES Each fund's yearly
operating expenses.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS A summary
of each fund's financial data.
PERFORMANCE How each fund has
done over time.
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL 11 CHARTER How each fund is
organized.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
Each fund's overall approach to
investing.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES How
operating costs are calculated and
what they include.
YOUR ACCOUNT DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS Different
ways to set up your account.
HOW TO BUY SHARES Opening an
account and making additional
investments.
HOW TO SELL SHARES Taking money
out and closing your account.
INVESTOR SERVICES Services to
help you manage your account.
SHAREHOLDER AND DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS,
ACCOUNT POLICIES AND TAXES
TRANSACTION DETAILS Share price
calculations and the timing of
purchases and redemptions.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
KEY FACTS
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
MANAGEMENT: Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the management
arm of Fidelity Investments, which was established in 1946 and is now
America's largest mutual fund manager. FMR Texas Inc. (FMR Texas), a
subsidiary of FMR, chooses investments forSpartan New York Municipal Money
Market .
As with any mutual fund, there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
goal.
SPARTAN NY MONEY MARKET
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents while maintaining
a stable $1.00 share price.
STRATEGY: Invests in high-quality, short-term municipal money market
securities whose interest is free from federal income tax and New York
State and City income taxes.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
SPARTAN NY INTERMEDIATE
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents.
STRATEGY: Invests normally in investment-grade municipal securities whose
interest is free from federal income tax and New York State and City income
taxes, while maintaining an average maturity of three to 10 years.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
SPARTAN NY INCOME
GOAL: High current tax-free income for New York residents.
STRATEGY: Invests normally in investment-grade municipal securities
whose interest is free from federal income tax and New York State and City
income taxes.
SIZE: As of January 31, 1997, the fund had over $___ million in assets.
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
These non-diversified funds may be appropriate for investors in higher tax
brackets who seek high current income that is free from federal and New
York State and City income taxes. Each fund's level of risk and potential
reward, depend on the quality and maturity of its investments. Spartan New
York Municipal Money Market is managed to keep its share price stable at
$1.00. Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income and Spartan New York
Municipal Income with their broader range of investments, have the
potential for higher yields, but also carry a higher degree of risk. You
should consider your investment objective and tolerance for risk when
making an investment decision.
The value of the funds' investments and the income they generate will vary
from day to day, and generally reflect interest rates, market conditions,
and other federal and state political and economic news. When you sell your
shares of Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income or Spartan New
York Municipal income, they may be worth more or less than what you paid
for them. By themselves, these funds do not constitute a balanced
investment plan.
Non-diversified funds may invest a greater portion of their assets in
securities of individual issuers than diversified funds. As a result,
changes in the market value of a single issuer could cause greater
fluctuations in share value than would occur in a more diversified fund.
The Spartan family of funds is designed for cost-conscious investors
looking for higher yields through lower costs. The Spartan
Approach(registered trademark) requires investors to make high minimum
investments and, in some cases, to pay for individual transactions.
THE SPECTRUM OF
FIDELITY FUNDS
Broad categories of Fidelity
funds are presented here in
order of ascending risk.
Generally, investors seeking
to maximize return must
assume greater risk. The
funds in this prospectus are
in the INCOME category,
except for Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market,
which is in the MONEY MARKET
category.
(right arrow) MONEY MARKET Seeks
income and stability by
investing in high-quality,
short-term investments.
(right arrow) INCOME Seeks income by
investing in bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH AND INCOME
Seeks long-term growth and
income by investing in stocks
and bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH Seeks long-term
growth by investing mainly in
stocks.
(checkmark)
EXPENSES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES are charges you may pay when you
buy, sell, or exchange shares of a fund. In addition, you may be charged an
annual account maintenance fee if your account balance falls below $2,500.
See "Transaction Details," page 30, for an explanation of how and when
these charges apply.
Maximum sales charge on purchases None
and reinvested distributions
Deferred sales charge on redemptions None
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed
on shares held less than 180 days)
for Spartan New York Money Market None
and Spartan New York Intermediate
for Spartan New York Income .50%
Exchange and wire transaction fees $5.00
Checkwriting fee, per check written $2.00
(available for Spartan New York
Money Market and Spartan New York
Intermediate)
Account closeout fee $5.00
Annual account maintenance fee (for accounts under $2,500) $12.0
0
THESE FEES ARE WAIVED (except for the redemption fee) if your account
balance at the time of the transaction is $50,000 or more.
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES are paid out of each fund's assets. Each
fund pays a management fee to FMR. Expenses are factored into each fund's
share price or dividends and are not charged directly to shareholder
accounts (see page ).
The following figures are based on historical expenses, and are
calculated as a percentage of average net assets. Each fund has entered
into arrangements with its custodian and transfer agent whereby interest
earned on uninvested cash balances is used to reduce custodian and transfer
agent expenses. Including these reductions, the total operating expenses
presented in the table would have been __% for Spartan New York Municipal
Money Market , __% for Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal
Income , and __% for Spartan New York Municipal Income.
SPARTAN NY MONEY MARKET
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
SPARTAN NY INTERMEDIATE
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
SPARTAN NY INCOME
Management fee %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses %
Total fund operating expenses %
EXAMPLES: Let's say, hypothetically, that each fund's annual return is 5%
and that its operating expenses are exactly as just described. For every
$1,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses after
the number of years indicated, first assuming that you leave your account
open, and then assuming that you close your account at the end of the
period:
SPARTAN NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
Account Account
open closed
After 1 year $ $
After 3 years $ $
After 5 years $ $
After 10 years $ $
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE INCOME
Account Account
open closed
After 1 year $ $
After 3 years $ $
After 5 years $ $
After 10 years $ $
SPARTAN NY INCOME
Account Account
open closed
After 1 year $ $
After 3 years $ $
After 5 years $ $
After 10 years $ $
These examples illustrate the effect of expenses, but are not meant to
suggest actual or expected costs or returns, all of which may vary.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The tables that follow are included in the funds' Annual Report and have
been audited by [Price Waterhouse, LLP], independent accountants. Their
reports on the financial statements and financial highlights are included
in the Annual Report. The financial statements and financial highlights are
incorporated by reference into (are legally a part of) the funds' Statement
of Additional Information.
[Financial Highlights to be filed by subsequent amendment.]
PERFORMANCE
Mutual fund performance can be measured as TOTAL RETURN or YIELD. The total
returns that follow are based on historical fund results and do not reflect
the effect of any transaction fees you may have paid. The figures would be
lower if fees were taken into account.
Each fund's fiscal year runs from February 1 through January 31. The tables
below show each fund's performance over past fiscal years compared to
different measures, including a comparative index and a competitive funds
average for the bond funds and a measure of inflation for the
money market fund . Data for the comparative indexes for Spartan New
York Intermediate Municipal and Spartan New York Municipal is available
only from June 30, 1993 to the present. The charts on page 10 present
calendar year performance for each bond fund and do not include the
effect of the $5 account closeout fee.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended Past 1 Past 5 Life of
January 31, 1997 year years fundA
Spartan New York Money Market % % %
Consumer Price Index % %
Spartan New York Intermediate % %
Lehman Bros. New York 1-17 Year %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Intermediate % % %
Municipal Debt Funds Average
Spartan New York Income % % %A
Lehman Bros. New York 4 Plus Year %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds % % %
Average
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended Past 1 Past 5 Life of
January 31, 1997 year years fundA
Spartan New York Money Market % % %
Consumer Price Index % %
Spartan New York Intermediate % %
Lehman Bros. New York 1-17 Year %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Intermediate % % %
Municipal Debt Funds Average
Spartan New York Income % % %
Lehman Bros. New York 4 Plus Year %
Municipal Bond Index
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds % % %
Average
A FROM COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS: FEBRUARY 3, 1990 (SPARTAN NY MONEY,
SPARTAN NY INCOME); DECEMBER 29, 1993 (SPARTAN NY INTERMEDIATE)
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
YIELD illustrates the income
earned by a fund over a
recent period. Seven-day
yields are the most common
illustration of money market
performance. 30-day yields
are usually used for bond
funds. Yields change daily,
reflecting changes in interest
rates.
TOTAL RETURN reflects both the
reinvestment of income and
capital gain distributions, and
any change in a fund's share
price.
(checkmark)
TOTAL RETURN is the change in value of an investment over a given period,
assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. A CUMULATIVE
TOTAL RETURN reflects actual performance over a stated period of time. An
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN is a hypothetical rate of return that, if
achieved annually, would have produced the same cumulative total return if
performance had been constant over the entire period. Average annual total
returns smooth out variations in performance; they are not the same as
actual year-by-year results.
YIELD refers to the income generated by an investment in a fund over a
given period of time, expressed as an annual percentage rate. When a money
market fund yield assumes that income earned is reinvested, it is called an
EFFECTIVE YIELD. A TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELD shows what an investor would have
to earn before taxes to equal a tax-free yield. Yields for the bond funds
are calculated according to a standard that is required for all stock and
bond funds. Because this differs from other accounting methods, the quoted
yield may not equal the income actually paid to shareholders.
LEHMAN BROTHERS NEW YORK 1-17 YEAR MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX is a total
return performance benchmark for New York investment-grade municipal bonds
with maturities between one and 17 years.
LEHMAN BROTHERS NEW YORK 4 PLUS YEAR MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX is a total return
performance benchmark for New York investment-grade municipal bonds with
maturities of at least four years.
Unlike each fund's returns, the total returns of each comparative index do
not include the effect of any brokerage commissions, transaction fees, or
other costs of investing.
THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX is a widely recognized measure of inflation
calculated by the U.S. Government.
THE COMPETITIVE FUNDS AVERAGES are the Lipper New York Intermediate
Municipal Debt Funds Average for Spartan New York Intermediate, and the
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Average for Spartan New York Income,
which currently reflect the performance of over ___ and ___ mutual funds
with similar investment objectives, respectively. These averages, published
by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., exclude the effect of sales
charges.
The funds' recent strategies, performance, and holdings are detailed twice
a year in financial reports, which are sent to all shareholders. For
current performance or a free annual report, call 1-800-544-8888.
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1994 1995 1996
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE % %
%
Lipper New York Intermediate
Municipal Debt Funds Average % %
%
Consumer Price Index % % %
Percentage (%)
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Row: 10, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 10, Col: 2, Value: nil
(large solid box) Spartan
New York
Intermediate
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
SPARTAN NEW YORK INCOME % % % % % %
Lipper New York
Municipal Debt Funds Average % % % % %
%
Consumer Price Index % % % % % %
Percentage (%)
Row: 1, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 1, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 2, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 2, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 3, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 3, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 4, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 4, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 5, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 5, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 6, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 6, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 7, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 7, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 8, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 8, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 9, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 9, Col: 2, Value: nil
Row: 10, Col: 1, Value: nil
Row: 10, Col: 2, Value: nil
(large solid box) Spartan
New York
Income
TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELDS ARE BASED ON PAST RESULTS AND ARE NOT AN
INDICATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL
CHARTER
EACH FUND IS A MUTUAL FUND: an investment that pools shareholders' money
and invests it toward a specified goal. Spartan New York Municipal Money
Market Fund is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
II, and Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income Fund and Spartan New
York Municipal Income Fund are non-diversified funds of Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust. Both trusts are open-end management investment companies.
Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II was organized as a Delaware business
trust on June 20, 1991. Fidelity New York Municipal Trust was organized as
a Massachusetts business trust on April 25, 1983. There is a remote
possibility that one fund might become liable for a misstatement in the
prospectus about another fund.
EACH FUND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES which is responsible for
protecting the interests of shareholders. The trustees are experienced
executives who meet throughout the year to oversee the funds' activities,
review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the
funds, and review the funds ' performance. The majority of trustees
are not otherwise affiliated with Fidelity.
THE FUNDS MAY HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS AND MAIL PROXY MATERIALS. These
meetings may be called to elect or remove trustees, change fundamental
policies, approve a management contract, or for other purposes.
Shareholders not attending these meetings are encouraged to vote by proxy.
Fidelity will mail proxy materials in advance, including a voting card and
information about the proposals to be voted on. The number of votes
you are entitled to is based upon the dollar value of your investment.
FMR AND ITS AFFILIATES
FIDELITY FACTS
Fidelity offers the broadest
selection of mutual funds
in the world.
(solid bullet) Number of Fidelity mutual
funds: over ___
(solid bullet) Assets in Fidelity mutual
funds: over $___ billion
(solid bullet) Number of shareholder
accounts: over __ million
(solid bullet) Number of investment
analysts and portfolio
managers: over ___
(checkmark)
The funds are managed by FMR, which chooses their investments and handles
their business affairs. FMR Texas, located in Irving, Texas, has primary
responsibility for providing investment management services for Spartan New
York Municipal Money Market.
Norman Lind is Vice President and manager of Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Income and Spartan New York Municipal Income, which he has
managed since October 1995 and October 1993, respectively. He also
manages other Fidelity funds. Since joining Fidelity in 1986, Mr. Lind has
worked as an analyst and manager.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions.
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) distributes and markets Fidelity's
funds and services. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC) performs transfer
agent servicing functions for the funds.
FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of FMR and FMR Texas. Members of
the Edward C. Johnson 3d family are the predominant owners of a class of
shares of common stock representing approximately 49% of the voting power
of FMR Corp. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act),
control of a company is presumed where one individual or group of
individuals owns more than 25% of the voting stock of that company;
therefore, the Johnson family may be deemed under the 1940 Act to form a
controlling group with respect to FMR Corp.
UMB Bank, n.a., is each fund's transfer agent, although it employs FSC to
perform these functions for each fund. UMB is located at 1010 Grand Avenue,
Kansas City, Missouri.
A broker-dealer may use a portion of the commissions paid by the funds
to reduce custodian or transfer agent fees for those funds. FMR may use
its broker-dealer affiliates and other firms that sell fund shares to carry
out a fund's transactions, provided that the fund receives brokerage
services and commission rates comparable to those of other broker-dealers.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
EACH FUND'S INVESTMENT APPROACH
MONEY MARKET FUNDS IN GENERAL.
The yield of a money market fund will change daily based on changes in
interest rates and market conditions. Money market funds follow
industry-standard guidelines on the quality, maturity, and diversification
of their investments, which are designed to help maintain a stable $1.00
share price. Of course, there is no guarantee that amoney market fund will
be able to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. It is possible that a major
change in interest rates or a default on the fund's investments could cause
its share price (and the value of your investment) to change.
FIDELITY'S APPROACH TO MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Money market funds earn
income at current money market rates. In managing money market funds, FMR
stresses preservation of capital, liquidity, and income. The fund will
purchase only high quality securities that FMR believes present minimal
credit risks and will observe maturity restrictions on securities it buys.
In general, securities with longer maturities are more vulnerable to price
changes, although they may provide higher yields.
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET seeks high current income that is
free from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes while
maintaining a stable $1.00 share price by investing in high-quality,
short-term municipal money market securities of all types. FMR normally
invests at least 65% of the fund's total assets in state tax-free
securities, and normally invests so that at least 80% of the fund's income
distributions are free from federal income tax.
BOND FUNDS IN GENERAL. The yield and share price of a bond fund
will change daily based on changes in interest rates and market conditions,
and in response to other economic, political or financial events. The types
and maturities of the securities a bond fund purchases and the credit
quality of their issuers will impact a bond fund's reaction to these
events.
INTEREST RATE RISK. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates
fall and fall when interest rates rise. Longer-term bonds are usually more
sensitive to interest rate changes. In other words, the longer the maturity
of a bond, the greater the impact a change in interest rates is likely to
have on the bond's price. In addition, short-term interest rates and
long-term interest rates do not necessarily move in the same amount or in
the same direction. A short-term bond tends to react to changes in
short-term interest rates and a long-term bond tends to react to changes in
long-term interest rates.
ISSUER RISK. The price of a bond is affected by the credit quality
of its issuer. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer, changes in
general economic conditions, and changes in specific economic conditions
that affect a particular type of issuer can impact the credit quality of an
issuer. Lower quality bonds generally tend to be more sensitive to these
changes than higher quality bonds.
MUNICIPAL MARKET RISK. Municipal securities are backed by the entity
that issued them and/or other revenue streams. Municipal security values
may be significantly affected by political changes, as well as
uncertainties in the municipal market related to taxation or the rights of
municipal securities holders.
FIDELITY'S APPROACH TO BOND FUNDS. The total return from a bond
includes both income and price gains or losses. In selecting investments
for a bond fund, FMR considers a bond's expected income together with its
potential for price gains or losses. While income is the most important
component of bond returns over time, a bond fund's emphasis on income does
not mean the fund invests only in the highest-yielding bonds available, or
that it can avoid losses of principal.
FMR focuses on assembling a portfolio of income-producing bonds that it
believes will provide the best balance between risk and return within the
range of eligible investments for the fund. FMR's evaluation of a potential
investment includes an analysis of the credit quality of the issuer, its
structural features, its current price compared to FMR's estimate of its
long-term value, and any short-term trading opportunities resulting from
market inefficiencies.
In structuring a bond fund, FMR allocates assets among different market
sectors (for example, general obligations bonds of a state or bonds
financing a specific project) and different maturities based on its view of
the relative value of each sector or maturity. The performance of the fund
will depend on how successful FMR is in pursuing this approach.
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks high current income
that is free from federal income tax and New York State and City income
taxes by investing in investment-grade municipal securities under normal
conditions.
The fund normally maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity between
three and 10 years. FMR seeks to manage the fund so that it generally
reacts to changes in interest rates similarly to municipal bonds with
maturities of between seven and 10 years.
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME seeks high current income that is free
from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes by
investing in investment-grade municipal securities under normal conditions.
Although the fund does not maintain an average maturity within a specified
range, FMR seeks to manage the fund so that it generally reacts to changes
in interest rates similarly to municipal bonds with maturities between
eight and 18 years.
Each fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in state
tax-free securities, and normally invests so that at least 80% of Spartan
New York Money Market's income is derived from municipal securities whose
interest is free from federal income tax, normally invests so that at least
80% of Spartan New York Intermediate's assets is in municipal securities
whose interest is free from federal income tax, and normally invests so
that at least 80% of Spartan New York Income's income is free from federal
and New York State and City income taxes. In addition, each fund may invest
all of its assets in municipal securities issued to finance private
activities. The interest from these securities is a tax-preference item for
purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.
Each fund's performance is affected by the economic and political
conditions within the state of New York. Both the City and State of New
York have recently experienced significant financial difficulty, and the
state's credit standing is one of the lowest in the country.
The funds differ primarily with respect to the quality or maturity of
their invesments and therefore their sensitivity to changes in economic and
other financial conditions and interest rates. The money market fund seeks
to provide income while maintaining a stable share price. The bond funds
seek to provide a higher level of income by investing in a broader range of
securities. As a result, the bond funds do not seek to maintain a stable
share price. Although both bond funds can invest in securities of any
maturity, Spartan New York Municipal Income generally maintains a longer
maturity. As a result, Spartan New York Municipal Income will tend to have
greater share price flucuation. In addition, since the money market fund
concentrates its investments in New York municipal securities, an
investment in the money market fund may be riskier than an investment in
other types of money market funds.
FMR may use various techniques to hedge a portion of a bond fund's risks,
but there is no guarantee that these strategies will work as intended. When
you sell your shares of a bond fund, they may be worth more or less than
what you paid for them.
FMR normally invests each fund's assets according to its investment
strategy. The funds do not expect to invest in federally taxable
obligations and the bond funds do not expect to invest in state taxable
obligations. Each fund also reserves the right to invest without limitation
in short-term instruments, to hold a substantial amount of uninvested cash,
or to invest more than normally permitted in federally taxable obligations
for temporary, defensive purposes.
SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRACTICES
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
Any restrictions listed supplement those discussed earlier in this section.
A complete listing of each fund's limitations and more detailed information
about each fund's investments are contained in a fund's SAI. Policies and
limitations are considered at the time of purchase; the sale of instruments
is not required in the event of a subsequent change in circumstances.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that they are consistent with a fund's investment
objective and policies and that doing so will help a fund achieve its goal.
Fund holdings and recent investment strategies are detailed in each fund's
financial reports, which are sent to shareholders twice a year. For a free
SAI or financial report, call 1-800-544-8888.
DEBT SECURITIES. Bonds and other debt instruments are used by issuers to
borrow money from investors. The issuer generally pays the investor a
fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the
amount borrowed at maturity. Some debt securities, such as zero coupon
bonds, do not pay current interest, but are sold at a discount from their
face values.
Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in
interest rates and varying degrees of credit quality . In general, bond
prices rise when interest rates fall, and fall when interest rates rise.
Longer-term bonds and zero coupon bonds are generally more sensitive to
interest rate changes.
In addition, bond prices are also affected by the credit quality of the
issuer. Investment-grade debt securities are medium- and high-quality
securities. Some, however, may possess speculative characteristics, and may
be more sensitive to economic changes and to changes in the financial
condition of issuers.
RESTRICTIONS: Spartan New York Intermediate and Spartan New York
Income normally invest in investment-grade securities, but reserve the
right to invest up to 5% of their assets in below investment-grade
securities (sometimes called "junk bonds"). A security is considered to be
investment-grade if it is rated investment-grade by Moody's Investor's
Service, Standard & Poor's, Duff and Phelps Credit Rating Co., or Fitch
Investor's Service, or is unrated but judged by FMR to be of equivalent
quality.
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES are high-quality, short-term obligations issued by
municipalities, local and state governemnts, and other entities. These
obligations may carry fixed, variable, or floating interest rates. Some
money market securities employ a trust or other similar structure to modify
the maturity, price characteristics, or quality of financial assets so that
they are eligible investments for money market funds. If the structure does
not perform as intended, adverse tax or investment consequences may result.
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES are issued to raise money for a variety of public or
private purposes, including general financing for state and local
governments, or financing for specific projects or public facilities. They
may be fully or partially backed by the local government, or by the
credit of a private issuer or the current or anticipated revenues from
specific projects or assets. Because many municipal securities are
issued to finance similar types of projects, especially those relating to
education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities, the
municipal markets can be affected by conditions in those sectors. In
addition, all municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties
regarding their tax status, legislative changes , or rights of municipal
securities holders. A municipal security may be owned directly or
through a participation interest.
CREDIT AND LIQUIDITY SUPPORT. Issuers may employ various forms of
credit and liquidity enhancement, including letters of credit, guarantees,
puts and demand features , and insurance, provided by foreign or
domestic entities such as banks and other financial institutions. These
arrangements expose a fund to the credit risk of the entity providing
the credit or liquidity support. Changes in the credit quality of the
provider could affect the value of the security and a fund's share
price. In addition, in the case of foreign providers of credit or
liquidity support, extensive public information about the provider may not
be available, and unfavorable political, economic, or governmental
developments could affect its ability to honor its commitment.
STATE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES include municipal obligations issued by the
state of New York or its counties, municipalities, authorities, or other
subdivisions. The ability of issuers to repay their debt can be affected by
many factors that impact the economic vitality of either the state or a
region within the state.
Other state municipal securities include obligations of the U.S.
territories and possessions such as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto
Rico, and their political subdivisions and public corporations. The economy
of Puerto Rico is closely linked to the U.S. economy, and will be affected
by the strength of the U.S. dollar, interest rates, the price stability of
oil imports, and the continued existence of favorable tax incentives.
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES include interests in pools of purchase contracts,
financing leases, or sales agreements entered into by a municipal
issuer. The value of these securities depends on many factors, including
changes in market interest rates, the availability of information
concerning the pool and its structure, prepayment expectations, the credit
quality of the underlying assets, and the market's perception of the
servicer of the loan pool, and any credit enhancement provided.
VARIABLE AND FLOATING RATE SECURITIES have interest rates that are
periodically adjusted either at specific intervals or whenever a benchmark
rate changes. Inverse floaters have interest rates that move in the
opposite direction from a benchmark, often making the security's
market value more volatile.
MUNICIPAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS are used by municipal issuers to acquire land,
equipment, or facilities. If the issuer stops making payments or transfers
its obligations to a private entity, the obligation could lose value or
become taxable.
PUT FEATURES entitle the holder to put (sell back) a security to the issuer
or another party . In exchange for this benefit, a fund may accept a
lower interest rate. The credit quality of the investment may be affected
by the credit worthiness of the put provider. Demand features and standby
commitments are types of put features.
PRIVATE ENTITIES may be involved in some municipal securities. For example,
industrial revenue bonds are backed by private entities, and resource
recovery bonds often involve private corporations. The economic
viability of a project or changes in tax incentives could affect
the price of these securities.
ADJUSTING INVESTMENT EXPOSURE. A fund can use various techniques to
increase or decrease its exposure to changing security prices, interest
rates, or other factors that affect security prices . These
techniques may involve derivative transactions such as buying and selling
options and futures contracts, entering into swap agreements, and
purchasing indexed securities.
FMR can use these practices to adjust the risk and return characteristics
of a fund's portfolio of investments. If FMR judges market conditions
incorrectly or employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the
fund's investments, these techniques could result in a loss, regardless of
whether the intent was to reduce risk or increase return. These techniques
may increase the volatility of the fund and may involve a small investment
of cash relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed. In addition, these
techniques could result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction
does not perform as promised.
ILLIQUID AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES. Some investments may be determined by
FMR, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, to be illiquid, which
means that they may be difficult to sell promptly at an acceptable price.
The sale of some illiquid securities and some other securities may be
subject to legal restrictions. Difficulty in selling securities may result
in a loss or may be costly to a fund.
RESTRICTIONS: A fund may not purchase a security if, as a result, more than
10% of its assets would be invested in illiquid securities.
WHEN-ISSUED AND FORWARD PURCHASE OR SALE TRANSACTIONS are trading
practices in which payment and delivery for the security take place at a
later date than is customary for that type of security. The price of
a security could change during this period.
CASH MANAGEMENT. A fund may invest in money market securities and in a
money market fund available only to funds and accounts managed by FMR or
its affiliates, whose goal is to seek a high level of current income exempt
from federal income tax while maintaining a stable $1.00 share price. A
major change in interest rates or a default on the money market fund's
investments could cause its share price to change.
RESTRICTIONS: Spartan New York Intermediate and Spartan New York Income do
not currently intend to invest in a money market fund.
DIVERSIFICATION. Diversifying a fund's investment portfolio can reduce the
risks of investing. This may include limiting the amount of money invested
in any one issuer or, on a broader scale, in any one industry or type of
project. Economic, business, or political changes can affect all securities
of a similar type. A fund that is not diversified may be more sensitive to
changes in the market value of a single issuer or industry.
RESTRICTIONS: Each fund is considered non-diversified. Generally, to meet
federal tax requirements at the close of each quarter, a fund does not
invest more than 25% of its total assets in any one issuer and, with
respect to 50% of total assets, does not invest more than 5% of its total
assets in any issuer. These limitations do not apply to U.S. Government
securities. Each fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in
tax-free securities that finance similar types of projects.
BORROWING. A fund may borrow from banks or from other funds advised by FMR,
or through reverse repurchase agreements. If a fund borrows money, its
share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is
paid off. If thefund makes additional investments while borrowings are
outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage.
RESTRICTIONS: A fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency purposes,
but not in an amount exceeding 331/3% of its total assets.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS
Some of the policies and restrictions discussed on the preceding pages are
fundamental, that is, subject to change only by shareholder approval. The
following paragraphs restate all those that are fundamental. All policies
stated throughout this prospectus, other than those identified in the
following paragraphs, can be changed without shareholder approval.
SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET seeks as high a level of current
income, exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City income
taxes, as is consistent with preservation of capital by investing in
high-quality, short-term municipal obligations. The fund will normally
invest so that at least 80% of its income distributions are exempt from
federal income tax.
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE seeks a high level of current income exempt
from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes. The fund
will normally invest at least 80% of its assets in municipal securities
whose interest is free from federal income tax.
SPARTAN NEW YORK INCOME seeks the highest level of current income, exempt
from federal income tax and New York State and City income taxes, available
from municipal bonds judged by FMR to be of investment-grade quality,
although the fund may also invest a portion of its assets in bonds rated
below investment-grade quality. The fund will normally invest so that at
least 80% of its income distributions are exempt from federal and New York
State and City income taxes.
Each fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency purposes, but not in
an amount exceeding 33% of its total assets.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES
Like all mutual funds, the funds pay fees related to their daily
operations. Expenses paid out of a fund's assets are reflected in its share
price or dividends; they are neither billed directly to shareholders nor
deducted from shareholder accounts.
Each fund pays a MANAGEMENT FEE to FMR for managing its investments and
business affairs. FMR in turn pays fees to an affiliate who provides
assistance with these services for Spartan New York Municipal Money Market.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse the funds for management
fees above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a
fund if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the
fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be terminated at any
time without notice, can decrease a fund's expenses and boost its
performance.
MANAGEMENT FEE
The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. Each fund
pays a management fee at a fixed annual rate of its average net assets:
.50% for Spartan New York Municipal Money Market and .55% for Spartan New
York Intermediate Municipal Income and Spartan New York Municipal Income.
FMR HAS A SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT with FMR Texas, which has primary
responsibility for providing investment management for Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market, while FMR retains responsibility for providing
other management services. FMR pays FMR Texas 50% of its management fee
(before expense reimbursements) for these services.
FSC performs many transaction and accounting functions for the funds. These
services include processing shareholder transactions and calculating each
fund's share price. FMR, and not the funds, pays for these services.
To offset shareholder service costs, FMR or its affiliates also collect the
funds' $5.00 exchange fee, $5.00 account closeout fee, $5.00 fee for wire
purchases and redemptions, and, for Spartan New York Money Market and
Spartan New York Intermediate, the $2.00 checkwriting charge. For
the fiscal year ended January 1997 , these fees amounted to
$_____, $_____, $______, and $_____, respectively, for Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market, $_____, $_____, $_____, and $_____, respectively,
for Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income, and $_____, $_____, and
$_____, respectively, for Spartan New York Income.
Each fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan. These plans
recognize that FMR may use its resources, including management fees, to pay
expenses associated with the sale of fund shares. This may include payments
to third parties, such as banks or broker-dealers, that provide shareholder
support services or engage in the sale of the fund's shares. It is
important to note, however, that the funds do not pay FMR any separate fees
for this service.
For the fiscal year ended January 1997 , the portfolio
turnover rates for Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income and
Spartan New York Municipal Income were __% and __%, respectively. These
rates vary from year to year.
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DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
Fidelity Investments was established in 1946 to manage one of America's
first mutual funds. Today, Fidelity is the largest mutual fund company in
the country, and is known as an innovative provider of high-quality
financial services to individuals and institutions.
In addition to its mutual fund business, the company operates one of
America's leading discount brokerage firms, Fidelity Brokerage Services,
Inc. (FBSI). Fidelity is also a leader in providing tax-sheltered
retirement plans for individuals investing on their own or through their
employer.
Fidelity is committed to providing investors with practical information to
make investment decisions. Based in Boston, Fidelity provides customers
with complete service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through a network of
telephone service centers around the country.
To reach Fidelity for general information, call these numbers:
(small solid bullet) For mutual funds, 1-800-544-8888
(small solid bullet) For brokerage, 1-800-544-7272
If you would prefer to speak with a representative in person, Fidelity has
over 80 walk-in Investor Centers across the country.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS
You may set up an account directly in a fund or, if you own or intend to
purchase individual securities as part of your total investment portfolio,
you may consider investing in a fund through a brokerage account.
You may purchase or sell shares of the funds through an investment
professional, including a broker, who may charge you a transaction fee for
this service. If you invest through FBSI, another financial institution, or
an investment professional, read their program materials for any special
provisions, additional service features or fees that may apply to your
investment in a fund. Certain features of the fund, such as the minimum
initial or subsequent investment amounts, may be modified .
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are
listed in the table that follows.
WAYS TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT
INDIVIDUAL OR JOINT TENANT
FOR YOUR GENERAL INVESTMENT NEEDS
Individual accounts are owned by one person. Joint accounts can have two or
more owners (tenants).
GIFTS OR TRANSFERS TO A MINOR (UGMA, UTMA)
TO INVEST FOR A CHILD'S EDUCATION OR OTHER FUTURE NEEDS
These custodial accounts provide a way to give money to a child and obtain
tax benefits. An individual can give up to $10,000 a year per child without
paying federal gift tax. Depending on state laws, you can set up a
custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or the
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA).
TRUST
FOR MONEY BEING INVESTED BY A TRUST
The trust must be established before an account can be opened.
BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
FOR INVESTMENT NEEDS OF CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR OTHER
GROUPS
Requires a special application.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
EACH FUND'S SHARE PRICE, called net asset value (NAV), is calculated every
business day. Spartan New York Municipal Money Market is managed to keep
its share price stable at $1.00. Each fund's shares are sold without a
sales charge.
Shares are purchased at the next share price calculated after your
investment is received and accepted. Share price is normally calculated at
4 p.m. Eastern time.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO FIDELITY, complete and sign an account application and
mail it along with your check. You may also open your account in person or
by wire as described on page . If there is no application accompanying this
prospectus, call 1-800-544-8888.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE MONEY INVESTED IN A FIDELITY FUND, you can:
(small solid bullet) Mail in an application with a check, or
(small solid bullet) Open your account by exchanging from another Fidelity
fund.
If you buy shares by check or Fidelity Money Line(registered trademark),
and then sell those shares by any method other than by exchange to another
Fidelity fund, the payment may be delayed for up to seven business days to
ensure that your previous investment has cleared.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS
TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT $10,000
For Spartan New York Money Market $25,000
TO ADD TO AN ACCOUNT $1,000
Through regular investment plans* $500
MINIMUM BALANCE $5,000
For Spartan New York Money Market $10,000
*For more information about regular investment plans, please refer to
"Investor Services," page 27.
These minimums may vary for investments through Fidelity Portfolio Advisory
Services. Refer to the program materials for details.
UNDERSTANDING THE
SPARTAN APPROACH(registered trademark)
Fidelity's Spartan Approach is
based on the principle that
lower fund expenses can
increase returns. The Spartan
funds keep expenses low in
two ways. First, higher
investment minimums reduce
the effect of a fund's fixed
costs, many of which are paid
on a per-account basis.
Second, unlike most mutual
funds that include transaction
costs as part of overall fund
expenses, Spartan
shareholders pay directly for
the transactions they make.
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TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO ADD TO AN ACCOUNT
Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) (small solid bullet) Exchange from another (small solid bullet) Exchange from another
Fidelity fund account Fidelity fund account
with the same with the same
registration, including registration, including
name, address, and name, address, and
taxpayer ID number. taxpayer ID number.
(small solid bullet) Use Fidelity Money
Line to transfer from
your bank account. Call
before your first use to
verify that this service
is in place on your
account. Maximum
Money Line: $50,000.
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Mail (mail_graphic) (small solid bullet) Complete and sign the (small solid bullet) Make your check
application. Make your payable to the complete
check payable to the name of the fund.
complete name of the Indicate your fund
fund of your choice. account number on
Mail to the address your check and mail to
indicated on the the address printed on
application. your account statement.
(small solid bullet) Exchange by mail: call
1-800-544-6666 for
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In Person (hand_graphic) (small solid bullet) Bring your application (small solid bullet) Bring your check to a
and check to a Fidelity Fidelity Investor Center.
Investor Center. Call Call 1-800-544-9797 for
1-800-544-9797 for the the center nearest you.
center nearest you.
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Wire (wire_graphic) (small solid bullet) There may be a $5.00 (small solid bullet) There may be a $5.00
fee for each wire fee for each wire
purchase. purchase.
(small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-7777 to (small solid bullet) Wire to:
set up your account Bankers Trust
and to arrange a wire Company,
transaction. Bank Routing
(small solid bullet) Wire within 24 hours to: #021001033,
Bankers Trust Account #00163053.
Company, Specify the complete
Bank Routing name of the fund and
#021001033, include your account
Account #00163053. number and your
Specify the complete name.
name of the fund and
include your new
account number and
your name.
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Automatically (automatic_graphic) (small solid bullet) Not available. (small solid bullet) Use Fidelity Automatic
Account Builder. Sign
up for this service
when opening your
account, or call
1-800-544-6666 to add
it.
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HOW TO SELL SHARES
You can arrange to take money out of your fund account at any time by
selling (redeeming) some or all of your shares. Your shares will be sold at
the next share price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Share price is normally calculated at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
IF YOU ARE SELLING SOME BUT NOT ALL OF YOUR SHARES, leave at least $5,000
worth of shares in the account ($10,000 for Spartan New York Money Market)
to keep it open.
TO SELL SHARES BY BANK WIRE OR FIDELITY MONEY LINE, you will need to sign
up for these services in advance.
CERTAIN REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. It is designed to
protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing
and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
(small solid bullet) You wish to redeem more than $100,000 worth of shares,
(small solid bullet) Your account registration has changed within the last
30 days,
(small solid bullet) The check is being mailed to a different address than
the one on your account (record address),
(small solid bullet) The check is being made payable to someone other than
the account owner, or
(small solid bullet) The redemption proceeds are being transferred to a
Fidelity account with a different registration.
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker
(including Fidelity Investor Centers), dealer, credit union (if authorized
under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or
savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
SELLING SHARES IN WRITING
Write a "letter of instruction" with:
(small solid bullet) Your name,
(small solid bullet) The fund's name,
(small solid bullet) Your fund account number,
(small solid bullet) The dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed,
and
(small solid bullet) Any other applicable requirements listed in the table
that follows.
Unless otherwise instructed, Fidelity will send a check to the record
address. Deliver your letter to a Fidelity Investor Center, or mail it to:
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 660602
Dallas, TX 75266-0602
CHECKWRITING
If you have a checkbook for your account in Spartan New York Municipal
Money Market or Spartan New York Intermediate, you may write an unlimited
number of checks. Do not, however, try to close out your account by check.
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ACCOUNT TYPE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
IF YOU SELL SHARES OF SPARTAN NEW YORK INCOME AFTER HOLDING THEM LESS THAN 180 DAYS,
THE FUND WILL DEDUCT A REDEMPTION FEE EQUAL TO .50% OF THE VALUE OF THOSE SHARES. IF
YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE IS LESS THAN $50,000, THERE ARE FEES FOR INDIVIDUAL REDEMPTION
TRANSACTIONS: $2.00 FOR EACH CHECK YOU WRITE AND $5.00 FOR EACH EXCHANGE, BANK WIRE,
AND ACCOUNT CLOSEOUT.
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Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) Maximum check request:
$100,000.
(small solid bullet) For Money Line transfers to
your bank account; minimum:
$10; maximum: $100,000.
(small solid bullet) You may exchange to other
Fidelity funds if both
accounts are registered with
the same name(s), address,
and taxpayer ID number.
Mail or in Person (mail_graphic)(hand_graphic) Individual, Joint (small solid bullet) The letter of instruction must
Tenant, be signed by all persons
Sole Proprietorship required to sign for
, UGMA, UTMA transactions, exactly as their
Trust names appear on the
account.
(small solid bullet) The trustee must sign the
letter indicating capacity as
Business or trustee. If the trustee's name
Organization is not in the account
registration, provide a copy of
the trust document certified
within the last 60 days.
(small solid bullet) At least one person
Executor, authorized by corporate
Administrator, resolution to act on the
Conservator, account must sign the letter.
Guardian (small solid bullet) Include a corporate
resolution with corporate seal
or a signature guarantee.
(small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-6666 for
instructions.
Wire (wire_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) You must sign up for the wire
feature before using it. To
verify that it is in place, call
1-800-544-6666. Minimum
wire: $5,000.
(small solid bullet) Your wire redemption request
must be received by Fidelity
before 4 p.m. Eastern time
for money to be wired on the
next business day.
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Check (check_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) Minimum check: $1,000.
(small solid bullet) All account owners must sign
a signature card to receive a
checkbook.
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INVESTOR SERVICES
Fidelity provides a variety of services to help you manage your account.
INFORMATION SERVICES
FIDELITY'S TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVES are available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. Whenever you call, you can speak with someone equipped to provide
the information or service you need.
24-HOUR SERVICE
ACCOUNT ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-6666
ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS
1-800-544-7777
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1-800-544-8888
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-4774
TOUCHTONE XPRESSSM
1-800-544-5555
AUTOMATED SERVICE
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STATEMENTS AND REPORTS that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
(small solid bullet) Confirmation statements (after every transaction,
except reinvestments, that affects your account balance or your account
registration)
(small solid bullet) Account statements (quarterly)
(small solid bullet) Financial reports (every six months)
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and
prospectuses will be mailed to your household, even if you have more
than one account in the fund. Call 1-800-544-6666 if you need copies of
financial reports, prospectuses, or historical account information.
TRANSACTION SERVICES
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. You may sell your fund shares and buy shares of other
Fidelity funds by telephone or in writing. There may be a $5.00 fee for
each exchange out of the funds, unless you place your transaction on
Fidelity's automated exchange services.
Note that exchanges out of a fund are limited to four per calendar year,
and that they may have tax consequences for you. For details on policies
and restrictions governing exchanges, including circumstances under which a
shareholder's exchange privilege may be suspended or revoked, see page .
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLANS let you set up periodic redemptions from your
account.
FIDELITY MONEY LINE(registered trademark) enables you to transfer money by
phone between your bank account and your fund account. Most transfers are
complete within three business days of your call.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
One easy way to pursue your financial goals is to invest money regularly.
Fidelity offers convenient services that let you transfer money into your
fund account, or between fund accounts, automatically. While regular
investment plans do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against
loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for a
home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
FIDELITY AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT BUILDERSM
TO MOVE MONEY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT TO A FIDELITY FUND
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$500 Monthly or (small solid bullet) For a new account, complete the
quarterly appropriate section on the fund
application.
(small solid bullet) For existing accounts, call
1-800-544-6666 for an application.
(small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
your investment, call 1-800-544-6666 at
least three business days prior to your
next scheduled investment date.
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DIRECT DEPOSIT
TO SEND ALL OR A PORTION OF YOUR PAYCHECK OR GOVERNMENT CHECK TO A FIDELITY
FUNDA
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$500 Every pay (small solid bullet) Check the appropriate box on the fund
period application, or call 1-800-544-6666 for an
authorization form.
(small solid bullet) Changes require a new authorization
form.
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FIDELITY AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
TO MOVE MONEY FROM A FIDELITY MONEY MARKET FUND TO ANOTHER FIDELITY FUND
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$500 Monthly, (small solid bullet) To establish, call 1-800-544-6666 after
bimonthly, both accounts are opened.
quarterly, or (small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
annually your investment, call 1-800-544-6666.
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A BECAUSE BOND FUND SHARE PRICES FLUCTUATE, THOSE FUNDS MAY NOT BE
APPROPRIATE CHOICES FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT OF YOUR ENTIRE CHECK.
SHAREHOLDER AND ACCOUNT POLICIES
DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, AND TAXES
Each fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and
capital gains, if any, to shareholders each year. Income dividends are
declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gains earned by the bond funds are
normally distributed in March and December.
DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to
receive your distributions. If the option you prefer is not listed on the
application, call 1-800-544-6666 for instructions. Each fund offers four
options (three for Spartan New York Municipal Money Market):
1. REINVESTMENT OPTION. Your dividend and capital gain distributions, if
any, will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If
you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this
option.
2. INCOME-EARNED OPTION. Your capital gain distributions, if any, will be
automatically reinvested, but you will be sent a check for each dividend
distribution. This option is not available for Spartan New York Municipal
Money Market.
3. CASH OPTION. You will be sent a check for your dividend and capital gain
distributions, if any.
4. DIRECTED DIVIDENDS(registered trademark) OPTION. Your dividend and
capital gain distributions, if any, will be automatically invested in
another identically registered Fidelity fund.
Dividends will be reinvested at the fund's NAV on the last day of the
month. Capital gain distributions, if any, will be reinvested at the NAV as
of the date the fund deducts the distribution from its NAV. The mailing of
distribution checks will begin within seven days.
UNDERSTANDING
DISTRIBUTIONS
As a fund shareholder, you
are entitled to your share of
the fund's net income and
gains on its investments. The
fund passes its earnings
along to its investors as
DISTRIBUTIONS.
Each fund earns interest from
its investments. These are
passed along as DIVIDEND
DISTRIBUTIONS. The fund may
realize capital gains if it sells
securities for a higher price
than it paid for them. These
are passed along as CAPITAL
GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS. Money
market funds usually don't
make capital gain
distributions.
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TAXES
As with any investment, you should consider how an investment in a tax-free
fund could affect you. Below are some of the funds' tax implications.
TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Interest income that a fund earns is distributed to
shareholders as income dividends. Interest that is federally tax-free
remains tax-free when it is distributed.
However, gain on the sale of tax-free bonds results in taxable
distributions. Short-term capital gains and a portion of the gain on bonds
purchased at a discount are taxed as dividends. Long-term capital gain
distributions are taxed as long-term capital gains. These distributions are
taxable when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them.
However, distributions declared in December and paid in January are taxable
as if they were paid on December 31. Fidelity will send you and the IRS a
statement showing the tax status of the distributions paid to you in the
previous year.
The interest from some municipal securities is subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax. Each fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in
these securities. Individuals who are subject to the tax must report this
interest on their tax returns.
During the fiscal year ended January 1997 , __% of each fund's
income dividends was free from federal income tax, and __%, __%, and __%
were free from New York State and City income taxes forSpartan New York
Municipal Money Market, Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income, and
Spartan New York Municipal Income,respectively. __% of Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market's, __% of Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal
Income's, and __% of Spartan New York Municipal Income's income dividends
were subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
TAXES ON TRANSACTIONS. Your bond fund redemptions - including exchanges to
other Fidelity funds - are subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain or
loss is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you
receive when you sell them.
Whenever you sell shares of a fund, Fidelity will send you a confirmation
statement showing how many shares you sold and at what price. You will also
receive a consolidated transaction statement every January. However, it is
up to you or your tax preparer to determine whether this sale resulted in a
capital gain and, if so, the amount of tax to be paid. Be sure to keep your
regular account statements; the information they contain will be essential
in calculating the amount of your capital gains.
"BUYING A DIVIDEND." If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not
yet distributed capital gains , you will pay the full price for the
shares and then receive a portion of the price back in the form of a
taxable distribution.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
THE FUNDS ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
is open. Fidelity normally calculates each fund's NAV as of the close of
business of the NYSE, normally 4 p.m. Eastern time.
EACH FUND'S NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV is computed by
adding the value of the fund's investments, cash, and other assets,
subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing the result by the number of
shares outstanding.
The money market fund values the securities it owns on the basis of
amortized cost. This method minimizes the effect of changes in a security's
market value and helps the fund to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. For
the bond funds, assets are valued primarily on the basis of market
quotations, if available. Since market quotations are often unavailable,
assets are usually valued by a method that the Board of Trustees believes
accurately reflects fair value.
EACH FUND'S OFFERING PRICE (price to buy one share) and REDEMPTION PRICE
(price to sell one share) are its NAV.
WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR ACCOUNT APPLICATION, you will be asked to certify that
your Social Security or taxpayer identification number is correct and that
you are not subject to 31% backup withholding for failing to report income
to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require a fund to
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and redemptions.
YOU MAY INITIATE MANY TRANSACTIONS BY TELEPHONE. Fidelity may only be
liable for losses resulting from unauthorized transactions if it does not
follow reasonable procedures designed to verify the identity of the caller.
Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and
may also record calls. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation
statements immediately after you receive them. If you do not want the
ability to redeem and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for
instructions.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH FIDELITY BY PHONE (for example, during periods
of unusual market activity), consider placing your order by mail or by
visiting a Fidelity Investor Center.
EACH FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND THE OFFERING OF SHARES for a period
of time. Each fund also reserves the right to reject any specific purchase
order, including certain purchases by exchange. See "Exchange Restrictions"
on page . Purchase orders may be refused if, in FMR's opinion, they would
disrupt management of a fund.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO BUY SHARES, your order will be processed at the
next offering price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Note the following:
(small solid bullet) All of your purchases must be made in U.S. dollars and
checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity does not accept cash.
(small solid bullet) When making a purchase with more than one check, each
check must have a value of at least $50.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to limit the number of
checks processed at one time.
(small solid bullet) If your check does not clear, your purchase will be
cancelled and you could be liable for any losses or fees a fund or its
transfer agent has incurred.
(small solid bullet) You begin to earn dividends as of the first business
day following the day of your purchase.
TO AVOID THE COLLECTION PERIOD associated with check and Money Line
purchases, consider buying shares by bank wire, U.S. Postal money order,
U.S. Treasury check, Federal Reserve check, or direct deposit instead.
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS that have entered into sales agreements with
FDC may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone,
with payment to follow no later than the time when a fund is priced on the
following business day. If payment is not received by that time, the
financial institution could be held liable for resulting fees or losses.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO SELL SHARES, your shares will be sold at the
next NAV calculated after your request is received and accepted. Note the
following:
(small solid bullet) Normally, redemption proceeds will be mailed to you on
the next business day, but if making immediate payment could adversely
affect a fund, it may take up to seven days to pay you.
(small solid bullet) Shares will earn dividends through the date of
redemption; however, shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will
continue to earn dividends until the next business day.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Money Line redemptions generally will be
credited to your bank account on the second or third business day after
your phone call.
(small solid bullet) Each fund may hold payment on redemptions until it is
reasonably satisfied that investments made by check or Fidelity Money Line
have been collected, which can take up to seven business days.
(small solid bullet) Redemptions may be suspended or payment dates
postponed when the NYSE is closed (other than weekends or holidays), when
trading on the NYSE is restricted, or as permitted by the SEC.
(small solid bullet) If you sell shares by writing a check and the amount
of the check is greater than the value of your account, your check will be
returned to you and you may be subject to additional charges.
THE REDEMPTION FEE for Spartan New York Income, if applicable, will be
deducted from the amount of your redemption. This fee is paid to the fund
rather than FMR, and it does not apply to shares that were acquired through
reinvestment of distributions. If shares you are redeeming were not all
held for the same length of time, those shares you held longest will be
redeemed first for purposes of determining whether the fee applies.
THE FEES FOR INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS are waived if your account balance at
the time of the transaction is $50,000 or more. Otherwise, you should note
the following:
(small solid bullet) The $2.00 checkwriting charge will be deducted from
your account.
(small solid bullet) The $5.00 exchange fee will be deducted from the
amount of your exchange.
(small solid bullet) The $5.00 wire fee will be deducted from the amount of
your wire.
(small solid bullet) The $5.00 account closeout fee does not apply to
exchanges or wires, but it will apply to checkwriting.
FIDELITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEDUCT AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE of $12.00
from accounts with a value of less than $2,500, subject to an annual
maximum charge of $60.00 per shareholder. It is expected that accounts will
be valued on the second Friday in November of each year. Accounts opened
after September 30 will not be subject to the fee for that year. The fee,
which is payable to the transfer agent, is designed to offset in part the
relatively higher costs of servicing smaller accounts. The fee will not be
deducted from retirement accounts (except non-prototype retirement
accounts), accounts using regular investment plans, or if total assets in
Fidelity funds exceed $50,000. Eligibility for the $50,000 waiver is
determined by aggregating Fidelity mutual fund accounts maintained by FSC
or FBSI which are registered under the same social security number or which
list the same social security number for the custodian of a Uniform
Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act account.
IF YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE FALLS BELOW $5,000 ($10,000 for Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market), you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish
the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity reserves
the right to close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares
will be redeemed at the NAV on the day your account is closed and the $5.00
account closeout fee will be charged.
FIDELITY MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR SPECIAL SERVICES, such as providing
historical account documents, that are beyond the normal scope of its
services.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
As a shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging shares of a fund for
shares of other Fidelity funds. However, you should note the following:
(small solid bullet) The fund you are exchanging into must be
available for sale in your state.
(small solid bullet) You may only exchange between accounts that are
registered in the same name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
(small solid bullet) Before exchanging into a fund, read its prospectus.
(small solid bullet) If you exchange into a fund with a sales charge, you
pay the percentage-point difference between that fund's sales charge and
any sales charge you have previously paid in connection with the shares you
are exchanging. For example, if you had already paid a sales charge of 2%
on your shares and you exchange them into a fund with a 3% sales charge,
you would pay an additional 1% sales charge.
(small solid bullet) Exchanges may have tax consequences for you.
(small solid bullet) Because excessive trading can hurt fund performance
and shareholders, each fund reserves the right to temporarily or
permanently terminate the exchange privilege of any investor who makes more
than four exchanges out of the fund per calendar year. Accounts under
common ownership or control, including accounts with the same taxpayer
identification number, will be counted together for purposes of the four
exchange limit.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to refuse exchange
purchases by any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be
unable to invest the money effectively in accordance with its investment
objective and policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely
affected.
(small solid bullet) Your exchanges may be restricted or refused if a fund
receives or anticipates simultaneous orders affecting significant portions
of the fund's assets. In particular, a pattern of exchanges that coincides
with a "market timing" strategy may be disruptive to a fund.
Although the funds will attempt to give you prior notice whenever they are
reasonably able to do so, they may impose these restrictions at any time.
The funds reserve the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege
in the future.
OTHER FUNDS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS, and may impose
administrative fees of up to $7.50 and redemption fees of up to 1.50% on
exchanges. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
SPARTAN(registered trademark) NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
A FUND OF FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TRUST II
SPARTAN(registered trademark) NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
SPARTAN(registered trademark) NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
FUNDS OF FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MARCH 28, 1997
This Statement is not a prospectus but should be read in conjunction with
the funds' current Prospectus (dated March 28, 1997 ). Please retain
this document for future reference. The funds' financial statements and
financial highlights, included in the Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference. To obtain an
additional copy of the Prospectus or the Annual Report, please call
Fidelity Distributors Corporation at 1-800-544-8888.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Investment Policies and Limitations
Special Considerations Affecting New York 12
Special Considerations Affecting Puerto Rico
Portfolio Transactions
Valuation of Portfolio Securities
Performance
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
Distributions and Taxes
FMR
Trustees and Officers
Management Contracts 33
Distribution and Service Plans
Contracts with FMR Affiliates 36
Description of the Trusts 37
Financial Statements
Appendix
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR)
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER
FMR Texas Inc. (FMR Texas) ( Spartan New York Municipal Money Market Fund
only )
DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC)
TRANSFER AGENT
UMB Bank, n.a. (UMB)
and Fidelity Service Company, Inc . (FSC)
SNR-ptb-0397
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS
The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the
Prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or
limitation states a maximum percentage of a fund's assets that may be
invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding
quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be
determined immediately after and as a result of the fund's acquisition of
such security or other asset. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values,
net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining
whether the investment complies with the fund's investment policies and
limitations.
The fund's fundamental investment policies and limitations cannot be
changed without approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting
securities" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act)) of the fund. However, except for the fundamental investment
limitations listed below, the investment policies and limitations described
in this Statement of Additional Information are not fundamental and may be
changed without shareholder approval.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
(THE MONEY MARKET FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) sell securities short, unless it owns, or by virtue of its ownership of
other securities, has the right to obtain at no added cost, securities
equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short;
(3) purchase securities on margin, except that the fund may obtain such
short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance of transactions;
(4) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(5) underwrite securities issued by others (except to the extent that the
fund may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities);
(6) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(7) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(8) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities; or
(9) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements.
(10) The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy
or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single
open-end management investment company with substantially the same
fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(iv) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (4)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(v) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase or sell futures
contracts or call options. This limitation does not apply to options
attached to, or acquired or traded together with, their underlying
securities, and does not apply to securities that incorporate features
similar to options or futures contracts.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchased pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the
securities of a single open-end management investment company with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
For purposes of limitations (6), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
For the money market fund's policies on quality and maturity, see the
section entitled "Quality and Maturity" on page 11.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INCOME
FUND
(A BOND FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities;
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities); or
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements.
(8) The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy
or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single
open-end management investment company with substantially the same
fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless
it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount
to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iv) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(v) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchase pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the
securities of a single open-end management investment company with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
For purposes of limitations (4), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF SPARTAN NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
(A BOND FUND)
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities;
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or tax-exempt obligations issued or guaranteed by a U.S.
territory or possession or a state or local government, or a political
subdivision of any of the foregoing) if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be invested in securities of companies whose
principal business activities are in the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities;) or,
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements.
(8) The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy
or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single
open-end management investment company with substantially the same
fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund
currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by
Subchapter M.
(ii) With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund does not currently
intend to purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies ) if,
as a result, the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of that issuer.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless
it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount
to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iv) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(v) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings presenting more than 5% of its total
assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds advised
by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings immediately after
such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total assets.
(vi) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
(vii) The fund does not currently intend to engage in repurchase agreements
or make loans, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities.
(viii) The fund does not currently intend to (a) purchase securities of
other investment companies, except in the open market where no commission
except the ordinary broker's commission is paid, or (b) purchase or retain
securities issued by other open-end investment companies. Limitations (a)
and (b) do not apply (i) to securities received as dividends, through
offers of exchange, or as a result of a reorganization, consolidation, or
merger, or (ii) to securities of other open-end investment companies
managed by FMR or a successor or affiliate purchased pursuant to an
exemptive order granted by the SEC.
(ix) The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the
securities of a single open-end management investment company with
substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and
limitations as the fund.
For purposes of limitations (4), (i) and (ii), FMR identifies the issuer of
a security depending on its terms and conditions. In identifying the
issuer, FMR will consider the entity or entities responsible for payment of
interest and repayment of principal and the source of such payments; the
way in which assets and revenues of an issuing political subdivision are
separated from those of other political entities; and whether a
governmental body is guaranteeing the security.
Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of
its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50%
of its total assets so that no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are
invested in securities of any one issuer. However, Subchapter M allows
unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as
defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other investment companies.
These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of
the fund's taxable year.
For the bond funds' limitations on futures and options transactions, see
the section entitled "Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions" on
page 7.
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that doing so will help the fund achieve its goal.
AFFILIATED BANK TRANSACTIONS. A fund may engage in transactions with
financial institutions that are, or may be considered to be, "affiliated
persons" of the fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940. These
transactions may include repurchase agreements with custodian banks;
short-term obligations of, and repurchase agreements with, the 50 largest
U.S. banks (measured by deposits); municipal securities; U.S. government
securities with affiliated financial institutions that are primary dealers
in these securities; short-term currency transactions; and short-term
borrowings. In accordance with exemptive orders issued by the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Board of Trustees has established and
periodically reviews procedures applicable to transactions involving
affiliated financial institutions.
DELAYED-DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. Each fund may buy and sell securities on a
delayed-delivery or when-issued basis. These transactions involve a
commitment by a fund to purchase or sell specific securities at a
predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place after
the customary settlement period for that type of security. Typically, no
interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered. The bond
funds may receive fees for entering into delayed-delivery transactions.
When purchasing securities on a delayed-delivery basis, each fund assumes
the rights and risks of ownership, including the risk of price and yield
fluctuations. Because a fund is not required to pay for securities until
the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with
the fund's other investments. If a fund remains substantially fully
invested at a time when delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the
delayed-delivery purchases may result in a form of leverage. When
delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the fund will set aside
appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover its
purchase obligations. When a fund has sold a security on a delayed-delivery
basis, the fund does not participate in further gains or losses with
respect to the security. If the other party to a delayed-delivery
transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, the fund could miss
a favorable price or yield opportunity, or could suffer a loss.
Each fund may renegotiate delayed-delivery transactions after they are
entered into, and may sell underlying securities before they are delivered,
which may result in capital gains or losses.
FEDERALLY TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS. Under normal conditions, the funds do not
intend to invest in securities whose interest is federally taxable.
However, from time to time on a temporary basis, each fund may invest a
portion of its assets in fixed-income obligations whose interest is subject
to federal income tax.
Should a fund invest in federally taxable obligations, it would purchase
securities that in FMR's judgment are of high quality. These would include
obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or
instrumentalities; obligations of domestic banks; and repurchase
agreements. The bond funds' standards for high-quality, taxable obligations
are essentially the same as those described by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. (Moody's) in rating corporate obligations within its two highest
ratings of Prime-1 and Prime-2, and those described by Standard & Poor's
(S&P) in rating corporate obligations within its two highest ratings of A-1
and A-2. The money market fund will purchase taxable obligations only if
they meet its quality requirements.
Proposals to restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for
interest on municipal obligations are introduced before Congress from time
to time. Proposals also may be introduced before the New York legislature
that would affect the state tax treatment of the funds' distributions. If
such proposals were enacted, the availability of municipal obligations and
the value of the funds' holdings would be affected and the Trustees would
reevaluate the funds' investment objectives and policies.
FUTURES AND OPTIONS. The following sections pertain to futures and options:
Asset Coverage for Futures and Options Positions, Combined Positions,
Correlation of Price Changes, Futures Contracts, Futures Margin Payments,
Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions, Liquidity of Options and
Futures Contracts, OTC Options, Purchasing Put and Call Options, and
Writing Put and Call Options.
ASSET COVERAGE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS POSITIONS. The funds will comply
with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to coverage of options and futures strategies by mutual funds, and
if the guidelines so require will set aside appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account in the amount prescribed. Securities held in a
segregated account cannot be sold while the futures or option strategy is
outstanding, unless they are replaced with other suitable assets. As a
result, there is a possibility that segregation of a large percentage of a
fund's assets could impede portfolio management or the fund's ability to
meet redemption requests or other current obligations.
COMBINED POSITIONS. A fund may purchase and write options in combination
with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts, to
adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For
example, a fund may purchase a put option and write a call option on the
same underlying instrument, in order to construct a combined position whose
risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract.
Another possible combined position would involve writing a call option at
one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order to
reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial
price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades,
they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open
and close out.
CORRELATION OF PRICE CHANGES. Because there are a limited number of types
of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the
standardized contracts available will not match a fund's current or
anticipated investments exactly. The funds may invest in options and
futures contracts based on securities with different issuers, maturities,
or other characteristics from the securities in which they typically
invest, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not
track the performance of a fund's other investments.
Options and futures prices can also diverge from the prices of their
underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match a fund's
investments well. Options and futures prices are affected by such factors
as current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility
of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of
the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect
correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options
and futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences
in how options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of
daily price fluctuation limits or trading halts. A fund may purchase or
sell options and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the
securities it wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to
compensate for differences in volatility between the contract and the
securities, although this may not be successful in all cases. If price
changes in a fund's options or futures positions are poorly correlated with
its other investments, the positions may fail to produce anticipated gains
or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other investments.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. When a fund purchases a futures contract, it agrees to
purchase a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. When
a fund sells a futures contract, it agrees to sell the underlying
instrument at a specified future date. The price at which the purchase and
sale will take place is fixed when the fund enters into the contract. Some
currently available futures contracts are based on specific securities,
such as U.S. Treasury bonds or notes, and some are based on indices of
securities prices, such as the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index. Futures can
be held until their delivery dates, or can be closed out before then if a
liquid secondary market is available.
The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem
with the value of its underlying instrument. Therefore, purchasing futures
contracts will tend to increase a fund's exposure to positive and negative
price fluctuations in the underlying instrument, much as if it had
purchased the underlying instrument directly. When a fund sells a futures
contract, by contrast, the value of its futures position will tend to move
in a direction contrary to the market. Selling futures contracts,
therefore, will tend to offset both positive and negative market price
changes, much as if the underlying instrument had been sold.
FUTURES MARGIN PAYMENTS. The purchaser or seller of a futures contract is
not required to deliver or pay for the underlying instrument unless the
contract is held until the delivery date. However, both the purchaser and
seller are required to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker,
known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), when the contract is entered
into. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the
contract's value. If the value of either party's position declines, that
party will be required to make additional "variation margin" payments to
settle the change in value on a daily basis. The party that has a gain may
be entitled to receive all or a portion of this amount. Initial and
variation margin payments do not constitute purchasing securities on margin
for purposes of a fund's investment limitations. In the event of the
bankruptcy of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a fund, the fund may be
entitled to return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount
received by the FCM's other customers, potentially resulting in losses to
the fund.
LIMITATIONS ON FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS. Each bond fund has filed a
notice of eligibility for exclusion from the definition of the term
"commodity pool operator" with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
(CFTC) and the National Futures Association, which regulate trading in the
futures markets. The funds intend to comply with Rule 4.5 under the
Commodity Exchange Act, which limits the extent to which the funds can
commit assets to initial margin deposits and option premiums.
In addition, each bond fund will not: (a) sell futures contracts, purchase
put options, or write call options if, as a result, more than 25% of the
fund's total assets would be hedged with futures and options under normal
conditions; (b) purchase futures contracts or write put options if, as a
result, the fund's total obligations upon settlement or exercise of
purchased futures contracts and written put options would exceed 25% of its
total assets; or (c) purchase call options if, as a result, the current
value of option premiums for call options purchased by the fund would
exceed 5% of the fund's total assets. These limitations do not apply to
options attached to or acquired or traded together with their underlying
securities, and do not apply to securities that incorporate features
similar to options.
The above limitations on the funds' investments in futures contracts and
options, and the funds' policies regarding futures contracts and options
discussed elsewhere in this SAI, may be changed as regulatory agencies
permit.
LIQUIDITY OF OPTIONS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS. There is no assurance a liquid
secondary market will exist for any particular options or futures contract
at any particular time. Options may have relatively low trading volume and
liquidity if their strike prices are not close to the underlying
instrument's current price. In addition, exchanges may establish daily
price fluctuation limits for options and futures contracts, and may halt
trading if a contract's price moves upward or downward more than the limit
in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation limit
is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible for a fund to
enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the secondary
market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or
otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions,
and potentially could require a fund to continue to hold a position until
delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, a
fund's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures
positions could also be impaired.
OTC OPTIONS. Unlike exchange-traded options, which are standardized with
respect to the underlying instrument, expiration date, contract size, and
strike price, the terms of over-the-counter (OTC) options (options not
traded on exchanges) generally are established through negotiation with the
other party to the option contract. While this type of arrangement allows
the funds greater flexibility to tailor an option to its needs, OTC options
generally involve greater credit risk than exchange-traded options, which
are guaranteed by the clearing organization of the exchanges where they are
traded.
PURCHASING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. By purchasing a put option, a fund obtains
the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option's underlying
instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the fund pays
the current market price for the option (known as the option premium).
Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific
securities, indices of securities prices, and futures contracts. The fund
may terminate its position in a put option it has purchased by allowing it
to expire or by exercising the option. If the option is allowed to expire,
the fund will lose the entire premium it paid. If the fund exercises the
option, it completes the sale of the underlying instrument at the strike
price. A fund may also terminate a put option position by closing it out in
the secondary market at its current price, if a liquid secondary market
exists.
The buyer of a typical put option can expect to realize a gain if security
prices fall substantially. However, if the underlying instrument's price
does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put
buyer can expect to suffer a loss (limited to the amount of the premium
paid, plus related transaction costs).
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put
options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to
purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's
strike price. A call buyer typically attempts to participate in potential
price increases of the underlying instrument with risk limited to the cost
of the option if security prices fall. At the same time, the buyer can
expect to suffer a loss if security prices do not rise sufficiently to
offset the cost of the option.
WRITING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. When a fund writes a put option, it takes the
opposite side of the transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for
receipt of the premium, the fund assumes the obligation to pay the strike
price for the option's underlying instrument if the other party to the
option chooses to exercise it. When writing an option on a futures
contract, the fund will be required to make margin payments to an FCM as
described above for futures contracts. A fund may seek to terminate its
position in a put option it writes before exercise by closing out the
option in the secondary market at its current price. If the secondary
market is not liquid for a put option the fund has written, however, the
fund must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option
is outstanding, regardless of price changes, and must continue to set aside
assets to cover its position.
If security prices rise, a put writer would generally expect to profit,
although its gain would be limited to the amount of the premium it
received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely that
the writer will also profit, because it should be able to close out the
option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the put writer would
expect to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss from
purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because the premium
received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the decline.
Writing a call option obligates a fund to sell or deliver the option's
underlying instrument, in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the
option. The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of
writing put options, except that writing calls generally is a profitable
strategy if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option
premium, a call writer mitigates the effects of a price decline. At the
same time, because a call writer must be prepared to deliver the underlying
instrument in return for the strike price, even if its current value is
greater, a call writer gives up some ability to participate in security
price increases.
ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS are investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in
the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they
are valued. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, FMR determines
the liquidity of a fund's investments and, through reports from FMR, the
Board monitors investments in illiquid instruments. In determining the
liquidity of a fund's investments, FMR may consider various factors,
including (1) the frequency of trades and quotations, (2) the number of
dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer
undertakings to make a market, (4) the nature of the security (including
any demand or tender features), and (5) the nature of the marketplace for
trades (including the ability to assign or offset the fund's rights and
obligations relating to the investment).
For the money market fund, FMR may determine some restricted securities and
municipal lease obligations to be illiquid.
For the bond funds, investments currently considered to be illiquid include
over-the-counter options. Also, FMR may determine some restricted
securities and municipal lease obligations to be illiquid. However, with
respect to over-the-counter options a fund writes, all or a portion of the
value of the underlying instrument may be illiquid depending on the assets
held to cover the option and the nature and terms of any agreement the fund
may have to close out the option before expiration.
In the absence of market quotations, illiquid investments for the money
market fund are valued for purposes of monitoring amortized cost valuation,
and for the bond funds are priced at fair value as determined in good faith
by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. If through a change in
values, net assets, or other circumstances, a fund were in a position where
more than 10% of its net assets was invested in illiquid securities, it
would seek to take appropriate steps to protect liquidity.
INDEXED SECURITIES. A fund may purchase securities whose prices are indexed
to the prices of other securities, securities indices, or other financial
indicators. Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt
securities or deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined
by reference to a specific instrument or statistic. Indexed securities may
have principal payments as well as coupon payments that depend on the
performance of one or more interest rates. Their coupon rates or principal
payments may change by several percentage points for every 1% interest rate
change. One example of indexed securities is inverse floaters.
The performance of indexed securities depends to a great extent on the
performance of the security or other instrument to which they are indexed,
and may also be influenced by interest rate changes. At the same time,
indexed securities are subject to the credit risks associated with the
issuer of the security, and their values may decline substantially if the
issuer's creditworthiness deteriorates. Indexed securities may be more
volatile than the underlying instruments.
INTERFUND BORROWING AND LENDING PROGRAM. Pursuant to an exemptive order
issued by the SEC, each fund has received permission to lend money to, and
borrow money from, other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates, but each
fund currently intends to participate in this program only as a borrower.
Interfund borrowings normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum
duration of seven days. A fund will borrow through the program only when
the costs are equal to or lower than the costs of bank loans. Loans may be
called on one day's notice, and a fund may have to borrow from a bank at a
higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or not renewed.
INVERSE FLOATERS have variable interest rates that typically move in the
opposite direction from prevailing short-term interest rate levels - rising
when prevailing short-term interest rates fall, and vice versa. This
interest rate feature can make the prices of inverse floaters considerably
more volatile than bonds with comparable maturities.
LOWER-QUALITY MUNICIPAL SECURITIES. The bond funds may invest a portion of
their assets in lower-quality municipal securities as described in the
Prospectus.
While the market for New York municipals is considered to be
[adequate/substantial], adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions
may affect the ability of outside pricing services used by a fund to value
its portfolio securities, and the fund's ability to dispose of
lower-quality bonds. The outside pricing services are monitored by FMR and
reported to the Board to determine whether the services are furnishing
prices that accurately reflect fair value. The impact of changing investor
perceptions may be especially pronounced in markets where municipal
securities are thinly traded.
Each fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to
pursue litigation or otherwise exercise its rights as a security holder to
seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to
be in the best interest of the fund's shareholders.
MARKET DISRUPTION RISK. The value of municipal securities may be affected
by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or
litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of
municipal securities holders in the event of a bankruptcy. Municipal
bankruptcies are relatively rare, and certain provisions of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code governing such bankruptcies are unclear and remain
untested. Further, the application of state law to municipal issuers could
produce varying results among the states or among municipal securities
issuers within a state. These legal uncertainties could affect the
municipal securities market generally, certain specific segments of the
market, or the relative credit quality of particular securities. Any of
these effects could have a significant impact on the prices of some or all
of the municipal securities held by a fund, making it more difficult for
the money market fund to maintain a stable net asset value per share.
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES are high-quality, short-term obligations. Some
money market securities employ a trust or other similar structure to modify
the maturity, price characteristics, or quality of financial assets. For
example, put features can be used to modify the maturity of a security or
interest rate adjustment features can be used to enhance price stability.
If the structure does not perform as intended, adverse tax or investment
consequences may result. Neither the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) nor any
other regulatory authority has ruled definitively on certain legal issues
presented by structured securities. Future tax or other regulatory
determinations could adversely affect the value, liquidity, or tax
treatment of the income received from these securities or the nature and
timing of distributions made by the funds.
MUNICIPAL SECTORS:
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY: ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
The electric utilities industry has been experiencing, and will continue to
experience, increased competitive pressures. Federal legislation in the
last two years will open transmission access to any electricity supplier,
although it is not presently known to what extent competition will evolve.
Other risks include: (a) the availability and cost of fuel, (b) the
availability and cost of capital, (c) the effects of conservation on energy
demand, (d) the effects of rapidly changing environmental, safety, and
licensing requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations,
(e) timely and sufficient rate increases, and (f) opposition to nuclear
power.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:HEALTH CARE. The
health care industry is subject to regulatory action by a number of private
and governmental agencies, including federal, state, and local governmental
agencies. A major source of revenues for the health care industry is
payments from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a result, the industry
is sensitive to legislative changes and reductions in governmental spending
for such programs. Numerous other factors may affect the industry, such as
general and local economic conditions; demand for services; expenses
(including malpractice insurance premiums); and competition among health
care providers. In the future, the following elements may adversely affect
health care facility operations: adoption of legislation proposing a
national health insurance program; other state or local health care reform
measures; medical and technological advances which dramatically alter the
need for health services or the way in which such services are delivered;
changes in medical coverage which alter the traditional fee-for-service
revenue stream; and efforts by employers, insurers, and governmental
agencies to reduce the costs of health insurance and health care services.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:HOUSING. Housing
revenue bonds are generally issued by a state, county, city, local housing
authority, or other public agency. They generally are secured by the
revenues derived from mortgages purchased with the proceeds of the bond
issue. It is extremely difficult to predict the supply of available
mortgages to be purchased with the proceeds of an issue or the future cash
flow from the underlying mortgages. Consequently, there are risks that
proceeds will exceed supply, resulting in early retirement of bonds, or
that homeowner repayments will create an irregular cash flow. Many factors
may affect the financing of multi-family housing projects, including
acceptable completion of construction, proper management, occupancy and
rent levels, economic conditions, and changes to current laws and
regulations.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:EDUCATION. In
general, there are two types of education-related bonds; those issued to
finance projects for public and private colleges and universities, and
those representing pooled interests in student loans. Bonds issued to
supply educational institutions with funds are subject to the risk of
unanticipated revenue decline, primarily the result of decreasing student
enrollment or decreasing state and federal funding. Among the factors that
may lead to declining or insufficient revenues are restrictions on
students' ability to pay tuition, availability of state and federal
funding, and general economic conditions. Student loan revenue bonds are
generally offered by state (or substate) authorities or commissions and are
backed by pools of student loans. Underlying student loans may be
guaranteed by state guarantee agencies and may be subject to reimbursement
by the United States Department of Education through its guaranteed student
loan program. Others may be private, uninsured loans made to parents or
students which are supported by reserves or other forms of credit
enhancement. Recoveries of principal due to loan defaults may be applied to
redemption of bonds or may be used to re-lend, depending on program
latitude and demand for loans. Cash flows supporting student loan revenue
bonds are impacted by numerous factors, including the rate of student loan
defaults, seasoning of the loan portfolio, and student repayment deferral
periods of forbearance. Other risks associated with student loan revenue
bonds include potential changes in federal legislation regarding student
loan revenue bonds, state guarantee agency reimbursement and continued
federal interest and other program subsidies currently in effect.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:WATER AND SEWER.
Water and sewer revenue bonds are often considered to have relatively
secure credit as a result of their issuer's importance, monopoly status,
and generally unimpeded ability to raise rates. Despite this, lack of water
supply due to insufficient rain, run-off, or snow pack is a concern that
has led to past defaults. Further, public resistance to rate increases,
costly environmental litigation, and Federal environmental mandates are
challenges faced by issuers of water and sewer bonds.]
[IF FUND >20% (OR MGR EXPECTS TO BE) IN THIS INDUSTRY:TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation debt may be issued to finance the construction of airports,
toll roads, highways, or other transit facilities. Airport bonds are
dependent on the general stability of the airline industry and on the
stability of a specific carrier who uses the airport as a hub. Air traffic
generally follows broader economic trends and is also affected by the price
and availability of fuel. Toll road bonds are also affected by the cost and
availability of fuel as well as toll levels, the presence of competing
roads and the general economic health of an area. Fuel costs and
availability also affect other transportation-related securities, as do the
presence of alternate forms of transportation, such as public
transportation.]
MUNICIPAL LEASES and participation interests therein may take the form of a
lease, an installment purchase, or a conditional sale contract and are
issued by state and local governments and authorities to acquire land or a
wide variety of equipment and facilities. Generally, the funds will not
hold such obligations directly as a lessor of the property, but will
purchase a participation interest in a municipal obligation from a bank or
other third party. A participation interest gives a fund a specified,
undivided interest in the obligation in proportion to its purchased
interest in the total amount of the obligation.
Municipal leases frequently have risks distinct from those associated with
general obligation or revenue bonds. State constitutions and statutes set
forth requirements that states or municipalities must meet to incur debt.
These may include voter referenda, interest rate limits, or public sale
requirements. Leases, installment purchases, or conditional sale contracts
(which normally provide for title to the leased asset to pass to the
governmental issuer) have evolved as a means for governmental issuers to
acquire property and equipment without meeting their constitutional and
statutory requirements for the issuance of debt. Many leases and contracts
include "non-appropriation clauses" providing that the governmental issuer
has no obligation to make future payments under the lease or contract
unless money is appropriated for such purposes by the appropriate
legislative body on a yearly or other periodic basis. Non-appropriation
clauses free the issuer from debt issuance limitations.
PUT FEATURES entitle the holder to sell a security back to the issuer or a
third party at any time or at specified intervals. They are subject to the
risk that the put provider is unable to honor the put feature (purchase the
security). Put providers often support their ability to buy securities on
demand by obtaining letters of credit or other guarantees from other
entities. Demand features, standby commitments, and tender options are
types of put features.
QUALITY AND MATURITY (MONEY MARKET FUND ONLY). Pursuant to procedures
adopted by the Board of Trustees, the fund may purchase only high-quality
securities that FMR believes present minimal credit risks. To be considered
high-quality, a security must be rated in accordance with applicable rules
in one of the two highest categories for short-term securities by at least
two nationally recognized rating services (or by one, if only one rating
service has rated the security); or, if unrated, judged to be of equivalent
quality by FMR.
High-quality securities are divided into "first tier" and "second tier"
securities. First tier securities are those deemed to be in the highest
rating category (e.g., Standard & Poor's A-1 or SP-1), and second tier
securities are those deemed to be in the second highest rating category
(e.g., Standard & Poor's A-2 or SP-2).
The fund currently intends to limit its investments to securities with
remaining maturities of 397 days or less, and to maintain a dollar-weighted
average maturity of 90 days or less. When determining the maturity of a
security, the fund may look to an interest rate reset or demand feature.
REFUNDING CONTRACTS. A fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis
in connection with the refinancing of an issuer's outstanding indebtedness.
Refunding contracts require the issuer to sell and the fund to buy refunded
municipal obligations at a stated price and yield on a settlement date that
may be several months or several years in the future. A fund generally will
not be obligated to pay the full purchase price if it fails to perform
under a refunding contract. Instead, refunding contracts generally provide
for payment of liquidated damages to the issuer (currently 15-20% of the
purchase price). A fund may secure its obligations under a refunding
contract by depositing collateral or a letter of credit equal to the
liquidated damages provisions of the refunding contract. When required by
SEC guidelines, a fund will place liquid assets in a segregated custodial
account equal in amount to its obligations under refunding contracts.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases a
security and simultaneously commits to sell that security back to the
original seller at an agreed-upon price. The resale price reflects the
purchase price plus an agreed-upon incremental amount which is unrelated to
the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. To protect the fund
from the risk that the original seller will not fulfill its obligation, the
securities are held in an account of the fund at a bank, marked-to-market
daily, and maintained at a value at least equal to the sale price plus the
accrued incremental amount. While it does not presently appear possible to
eliminate all risks from these transactions (particularly the possibility
that the value of the underlying security will be less than the resale
price, as well as delays and costs to a fund in connection with bankruptcy
proceedings), it is each fund's current policy to engage in repurchase
agreement transactions with parties whose creditworthiness has been
reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR.
RESTRICTED SECURITIES generally can be sold in privately negotiated
transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, or in a registered public offering. Where
registration is required, a fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the
registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time
it decides to seek registration and the time it may be permitted to sell a
security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a
period, adverse market conditions were to develop, a fund might obtain a
less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of
the security. However, in general, the money market fund anticipates
holding restricted securities to maturity or selling them in an exempt
transaction.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund
sells a portfolio instrument to another party, such as a bank or
broker-dealer, in return for cash and agrees to repurchase the instrument
at a particular price and time. While a reverse repurchase agreement is
outstanding, the fund will maintain appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account to cover its obligation under the agreement. A
fund will enter into reverse repurchase agreements only with parties whose
creditworthiness has been found satisfactory by FMR. Such transactions may
increase fluctuations in the market value of the fund's assets and may be
viewed as a form of leverage.
SOURCES OF CREDIT OR LIQUIDITY SUPPORT. FMR may rely on its evaluation of
the credit of a bank or other entity in determining whether to purchase a
security supported by a letter of credit guarantee, put or demand
feature , insurance or other source of credit or liquidity. In
evaluating the credit of a foreign bank or other foreign entities, FMR will
consider whether adequate public information about the entity is available
and whether the entity may be subject to unfavorable political or economic
developments, currency controls, or other government restrictions that
might affect its ability to honor its commitment.
STANDBY COMMITMENTS are puts that entitle holders to same-day settlement at
an exercise price equal to the amortized cost of the underlying security
plus accrued interest, if any, at the time of exercise. Each fund may
acquire standby commitments to enhance the liquidity of portfolio
securities.
Ordinarily a fund will not transfer a standby commitment to a third party,
although it could sell the underlying municipal security to a third party
at any time. A fund may purchase standby commitments separate from or in
conjunction with the purchase of securities subject to such commitments. In
the latter case, the fund would pay a higher price for the securities
acquired, thus reducing their yield to maturity.
Issuers or financial intermediaries may obtain letters of credit or other
guarantees to support their ability to buy securities on demand. FMR may
rely upon its evaluation of a bank's credit in determining whether to
support an instrument supported by a letter of credit. In evaluating a
foreign bank's credit, FMR will consider whether adequate public
information about the bank is available and whether the bank may be subject
to unfavorable political or economic developments, currency controls, or
other governmental restrictions that might affect the bank's ability to
honor its credit commitment.
Standby commitments are subject to certain risks, including the ability of
issuers of standby commitments to pay for securities at the time the
commitments are exercised; the fact that standby commitments are not
marketable by the funds; and the possibility that the maturities of the
underlying securities may be different from those of the commitments.
TENDER OPTION BONDS are created by coupling an intermediate- or long-term,
fixed-rate, tax-exempt bond (generally held pursuant to a custodial
arrangement) with a tender agreement that gives the holder the option to
tender the bond at its face value. As consideration for providing the
tender option, the sponsor (usually a bank, broker-dealer, or other
financial institution) receives periodic fees equal to the difference
between the bond's fixed coupon rate and the rate (determined by a
remarketing or similar agent) that would cause the bond, coupled with the
tender option, to trade at par on the date of such determination. After
payment of the tender option fee, a fund effectively holds a demand
obligation that bears interest at the prevailing short-term tax-exempt
rate. In selecting tender option bonds for the funds, FMR will consider the
creditworthiness of the issuer of the underlying bond, the custodian, and
the third party provider of the tender option. In certain instances, a
sponsor may terminate a tender option if, for example, the issuer of the
underlying bond defaults on interest payments.
VARIABLE OR FLOATING RATE OBLIGATIONS, including certain participation
interests in municipal instruments, have interest rate adjustment formulas
that help stabilize their market values. Many variable and floating rate
instruments also carry demand features that permit a fund to sell them at
par value plus accrued interest on short notice.
In many instances bonds and participation interests have tender options or
demand features that permit a fund to tender (or put) the bonds to an
institution at periodic intervals and to receive the principal amount
thereof. A fund considers variable rate instruments structured in this way
(Participating VRDOs) to be essentially equivalent to other VRDOs it
purchases. The IRS has not ruled whether the interest on Participating
VRDOs is tax-exempt and, accordingly, a fund intends to purchase these
instruments based on opinions of bond counsel. A fund may also invest in
fixed-rate bonds that are subject to third party puts and in participation
interests in such bonds held by a bank in trust or otherwise.
VARIABLE AND FLOATING RATE SECURITIES provide for periodic adjustments of
the interest rate paid on the security. Variable rate securities provide
for a specified periodic adjustment in the interest rate, while floating
rate securities have interest rates that change whenever there is a change
in a designated benchmark rate. Some variable or floating rate securities
have put features.
ZERO COUPON BONDS do not make regular interest payments. Instead, they are
sold at a deep discount from their face value and are redeemed at face
value when they mature. Because zero coupon bonds do not pay current
income, their prices can be very volatile when interest rates change. In
calculating its daily dividend, a fund takes into account as income a
portion of the difference between a zero coupon bond's purchase price and
its face value.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING NEW YORK
The financial condition of the State of New York (the State), its public
authorities and public benefit corporations (the Authorities), and its
local governments, particularly The City of New York (the City), could
affect the market values and marketability of, and therefore the net asset
value per share and the interest income of, the funds, or result in the
default of existing obligations, including obligations which may be held by
the funds. The following section provides only a brief summary of the
complex factors affecting the financial situation in New York and is based
on information obtained from the State, certain of its Authorities, the
City and certain other localities, as publicly available on the date of
this Statement of Additional Information. The information contained in such
publicly available documents has not been independently verified. It should
be noted that the creditworthiness of obligations issued by local issuers
may be unrelated to the creditworthiness of the State, and that there is no
obligation on the part of the State to make payment on such local
obligations in the event of default in the absence of a specific guarantee
or pledge provided by the State.
The State and the City have experienced serious financial difficulties and
have each experienced recent declines in their credit standings. Standard &
Poor's Corporation (S&P) and Moody's Investors Service Inc. (Moody's) have
each assigned ratings for the State's general obligation bonds that are
among the three lowest of those states with rated general obligation bonds.
S&P and Moody's have each assigned ratings for the City's obligations that
are among the four lowest of those cities with rated general obligations
bonds. The ratings of certain related debt of other issuers for which the
State has an outstanding moral obligation, lease purchase, guarantee or
other contractual obligation are generally linked directly to the State's
rating. Should the financial condition of the State, its Authorities, or
its local governments deteriorate, their respective credit ratings could be
further reduced, and the market value and marketability of their
outstanding notes and bonds could be adversely affected, and their
respective access to the public credit markets jeopardized.
ECONOMIC FACTORS. New York is the third most populous state, and has a
relatively high level of personal wealth. However, the State economy has
grown more slowly than that of the nation as a whole, resulting in the
gradual erosion of its relative economic affluence (due to factors such as
relative costs for taxes, labor, and energy). The State's economy is
diverse, with a comparatively large share of the nation's financial,
insurance, transportation, communications and service employment, and a
very small share of the nation's farming and mining activity. New York has
a declining proportion of its workforce engaged in manufacturing and
increasing proportion engaged in service industries. The State, therefore
is likely to be less affected than the nation as a whole during an economic
recession concentrated in construction and manufacturing sectors of the
economy, but likely to be more affected during a recession concentrated in
the service-producing sector. The State's manufacturing and maritime base
have been seriously eroded, as illustrated by the decline of the steel
industry in the Buffalo area and of the apparel and textile industries in
the City. In addition, the City experienced substantial socio-economic
changes, as a large segment of its population and a significant share of
corporate headquarters and other businesses relocated (many out-of-state).
Both the State and the City experienced substantial revenue increases in
the mid-1980s attributable directly (corporate income and financial
corporations taxes) and indirectly (personal income and a variety of other
taxes) to growth in new jobs, rising profits, and capital appreciation
derived from the finance sector of the City's economy. From 1977 to its
1988 peak, the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors rose 55%, to
account in 1988 for 23% of total earnings in the City and 14% statewide
(compared to 7% nationwide). The finance sector's growth was a catalyst for
the New York metropolitan region's related business and professional
services, retail trade and residential and commercial real estate markets.
The then rising real estate market contributed to City revenues, as higher
property values and new construction added to collections from property
taxes, mortgage recording, and transfer taxes and sales taxes on building
materials. The boom on Wall Street more than compensated for the continued
erosion of the State's (and the City's) manufacturing and maritime base,
since average wages in finance and related business and professional
services were substantially higher (thereby providing a net increase of
higher incomes, taxed at even higher marginal rates).
Although the national economy began to expand in 1991, the State economy
remained in recession until 1993, when employment growth resumed.
Employment growth has been hindered during recent years by significant cut
backs in the computer and instrument manufacturing, utility and defense
industries. Personal income increased substantially in 1992 and 1993 and
the state's economy entered the third year of slow recovery in 1995.
According to assumptions contained in the State financial plan issued on
June 20, 1995 (the "1995-96 State Financial Plan"), employment is expected
to grow slightly during 1995, although the rate of increase is expected to
be below the experience of the 1980's due to cutbacks in federal spending
and employment, as well as continued corporate downsizing. The Mid-Year
update to the 1995-96 State Financial Plan issued on October 25, 1995 (the
"mid-year update") contains a marginally weaker economic forecast than that
contained in the initial 1995-96 State Financial Plan, and predicts a
significant slowing of state employment growth during calendar year 1996,
due to the forecasted slackening pace of national economic growth, industry
consolidation and governmental employment.
Notwithstanding the State budget for FY 1995-96 which enacts significant
tax and program reductions, the State can expect to confront structural
deficit in future years. The 1995 State Financial Plan, in part, reflects
actions which provide nonrecurring measures (sometimes referred to as "one
shots") variously estimated to provide $900 million to $1.0 billion of
savings. Additionally the three-year plan to reduce State personal income
taxes will decrease State tax receipts by an estimated $l.7 billion in FY
1996-97. Similarly, other actions taken to reduce disbursements, such as
reductions in the State workforce and Medicaid and welfare expenditures,
are expected to provide greater reductions in future fiscal years. The net
impact of these and other factors is expected to produce a potential
imbalance in receipts and disbursements for States FY 1996-97 and future
fiscal years.
Further, there can be no assurance, however, that the State economy will
not experience worse-than-predicted results in the 1994-95 and 1995-96
fiscal years with corresponding material and adverse effects on the State's
projections of receipts and disbursements. Although the Mid-Year Update
(Third-quarter Update) projects a continued balance in the 1995-1996 State
Financial Plan, downward revisions have been made to the estimates of both
receipts and disbursements. As the State Financial Plan and the updates
thereto are based upon forecasts of national and State economic activity,
uncertainties exist in such forecasts, including federal financial and
monetary policies, the availability of credit and the condition of the
world economy. In addition, the economic and financial condition of the
State may be affected by various financial, social, economic and political
factors. These factors can be complex, may vary from year to year and are
frequently the results of actions taken not only by the State and its
agencies and instrumentalities, but also by other entities, such as the
federal government, that are not under the control of the State.
The fiscal health of the State may also be impacted by the fiscal health of
the City. Although the City has had a balanced budget since 1981, estimates
of the City's future revenues and expenditures are subject to various
uncertainties. For example, the effects of the October 1987 stock market
crash and 1990-92 national recession have had a disproportionately adverse
impact on the New York City metropolitan region, as private sector job
losses since 1989 have offset all the prior employment gains of the 1980s.
Declines in both employment and earnings in the finance sector contributed
to declines in retail sales and real estate values. In addition, a number
of widely publicized bankruptcies among highly leveraged retailing,
brokerage and real estate development companies occurred. The effects of
the recession have extended to banking, insurance, business services (such
as law, accounting and advertising), publishing and communications. Factors
which may inhibit the City's economic recovery include (i) credit
restraints imposed by the weak financial condition of several major money
center banks located in the City; (ii) increases in combined State and
local tax burdens, if uncompetitive tax rates are imposed; (iii) perceived
declines in the quality of life attributable to service reductions and the
deterioration of the City's infrastructure; (iv) additional employment
losses in the City's banking sector or corporate headquarters complex due
to further corporate relocations or restructurings; or (v) increased
expenditures for public health assistance and care. The City's future
economic condition will also likely be affected by its competitive position
as a world financial center (compared to London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, and
competing regional U.S. centers). Investors should also note that the
budget for the City FY1995-96 addresses a projected $2.7 billion budget
gap. Most of the budget-gap closing initiatives may be implemented only
with the cooperation of the City's municipal unions, or the State or
Federal governments. No assurance can be given that such initiatives will
be successfully undertaken.
While the State's economy is broader-based than that of the City,
particular industries are concentrated in and have a disproportionate
impact on certain areas, such as aerospace in Long Island, heavy industry
in Buffalo, photographic and optical equipment in Rochester, machinery and
transportation equipment in Syracuse and Utica-Rome, computers in
Binghamton and in the Mid-Hudson Valley, and electrical equipment in the
Albany-Troy-Schenectedy area. Constraints on economic growth, taxpayer
resistance to proposed substantial increases in local tax rates, and
reductions in State aid in regions apart from the City have contributed to
financial difficulties for several county and other local governments.
THE STATE. As noted above, the financial condition of the State is affected
by several factors, including the strength of the State and its regional
economies, actions of the federal government, and State actions affecting
the level of receipts and disbursements. Owing to these and other factors,
the State may, in future years, face substantial potential budget gaps
resulting from a significant disparity between tax revenues projected from
a lower recurring receipts base and the future costs of maintaining State
programs at current levels. The State has been experiencing and continues
to experience substantial financial difficulties with General Fund (the
principal operating account) deficits incurred during the fiscal years
1989-1990 through 1991-1992. The State's accumulated General Fund deficit
(on a GAAP basis) grew 91% from FY1986-87 to FY1990-91, and reached a
then-record $6.265 billion (audited) by March 31, 1991. An accumulated
General Fund deficit at March 31, 1993 was restated to be $2.551 billion.
The State ended its 1993-94 fiscal year with a negative fund balance of
$1.637 billion. This represented an improvement over prior years, primarily
due to an improving national and State economy resulting in
higher-than-expected receipts from personal income tax and various business
taxes and the relative success of the New York Local Government Assistance
Corporation ("LGAC"). The General Fund showed an operating surplus of $914
million (on a GAAP basis). The State's 1994-95 fiscal year budget was
adopted on June 8, 1994, more than two months after the beginning of the
State's fiscal year; The Governor released his proposed budget for
FY1996-97 on December 15, 1995 (the "1996-97 Executive Budget") 30 days in
advance of the constitutionally-mandated release date. The 1996-97
Executive Budget projects a $3.9 billion budget gap, which it proposes to
close largely by Medicaid cost containment measures (approximately $1.0
billion), welfare reform (approximately $240 million) and restructuring of
the state healthcare delivery system (approximately $470 million). The
phased reduction of the State's personal income tax is continued in the
1996-97 Executive Budget. There are risks and uncertainties concerning
whether or not certain tax and spending cuts included in the FY1995-96
budget as adopted will be upheld if challenged in the courts. For example,
the State Comptroller is challenging the proposed use of certain pension
reserves. If such suit is successful, approximately $110 million would
become unavailable as a source of contribution to the balanced State
budget. Finding an additional $110 million in reductions or from other
sources may prove difficult. Additionally, even if all such tax and
spending cuts are successfully implemented, resulting in a balanced budget
for FY1995-96, there can be no assurance that the State will not face
budget gaps in future years, resulting from a disparity between tax
revenues projected from a lower recurring-receipts base and the spending
required to maintain State programs at current levels. Furthermore, the
State is a party to numerous lawsuits in which an adverse decision could
require extraordinary expenditures. Certain major budgetary considerations
affecting the State are outlined below.
REVENUE BASE. The State's principal revenue sources are economically
sensitive, and include the personal income tax (57% of estimated FY1995-96
General Fund tax receipts), and user taxes and fees (20% of FY1994-95 and
nearly 21% of estimated FY1995-96 General Fund tax receipts, respectively.
Uncertainties in taxpayer behavior as a result of actual and proposed
changes in Federal tax law also can have an adverse impact on State tax
receipts. One-fourth of the 4% State sales tax has been dedicated to pay
debt service of the LGAC, and has correspondingly reduced General Fund
receipts. To the extent those monies are not necessary for payment to LGAC,
they are transferred from the LGAC Tax Fund to the General Fund and
reported as a transfer from other funds rather than as sales and use tax
receipts. During fiscal years 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95 monies
were so transferred. $1.3 billion is recommended to be transferred from the
LGAC Tax Fund to the General Fund in fiscal year 1994-95. Capital gains are
a significant component of income tax collections. Auto sales and building
materials are significant components of retail sales tax collections. Tax
rates are relatively high and may impose political and economic constraints
on the ability of the State to further increase its taxes. State
legislation enacted in 1995 is designed to reduce, by 20% over three years,
receipts from the personal income tax. This tax-reduction program is
estimated to reduce receipts by $515 million in FY1995-96, $2.2 billion in
FY1996-97 and to produce further significant reductions in FY 1997-98. In
addition to such reductions in overall tax rates, the tax-reduction program
also includes other modifications to the tax laws which will have the
effect of lowering the amount of tax revenues to be received by the State.
In the absence of countervailing economic growth or expenditure cuts the
tax cuts could make the achievement of a balanced State budget more
difficult in future years. A significant risk to the 1995-96 State
Financial Plan arises from tax legislation pending in the U.S. Congress.
Changes to the federal tax treatment of capital gains, if made, are likely
to flow automatically to the State personal income tax. Such changes,
depending upon their precise character and timing, as well as taxpayer
response, could produce either revenue gain or loss during the remainder of
the State's 1995-96 fiscal year.
STATE DEBT. The State has the heaviest debt burden of any state (with
nearly $5.2 billion of long-term general obligation and $18 billion of
lease-purchase or other contractual debt outstanding as of March 31, 1995),
and debt service costs absorb a large share of the State's budget. As of
March 31, 1995 the State is also obligated with respect to nearly $7.2
billion for statutory moral obligations for nine of its Authorities and for
guarantees of $358 million of other Authority debt. Historically, the State
had one of the largest seasonal financing requirements of any municipal
issuer, and was required each spring to borrow substantial sums from public
credit markets to finance its accumulated General Fund deficit and its
scheduled payments of aid to local governments and school districts. To
help reduce such seasonal borrowings, the state created LGAC as a financing
vehicle to finance the State's local assistance payments by issuing
long-term debt, payable over 30 years from a portion of the State sales tax
as discussed above. As of June, 1995, LGAC had issued its bonds and notes
to provide net proceeds of $4.7 billion, thus completing the LGAC program.
The impact of LGAC's borrowing is that the state was able to meet its cash
flow needs in the first quarter of FY1995-96 without relying on short-term
seasonal borrowings. Neither the 1995-96 State Financial Plan nor the
1994-95 State Financial Plan included a spring borrowing, the first time in
35 years that there was no such short-term borrowing. Investors should note
that the enabling legislation for LGAC contains a covenant restricting the
amount of the State's spring borrowing, which may reduce the State's fiscal
flexibility in future fiscal years.
BUDGETARY FLEXIBILITY. A significant portion of the State's General Fund
budget is accounted for by contractually required expenses (such as pension
and debt service costs) and by federally mandated programs (such as AFDC
and Medicaid). In addition, State aid for school districts comprises a
major share of the budget, and total appropriations and distribution of
such aid is especially contentious politically. Furthermore, the State's
ability to respond to unanticipated developments in the future may have
been impaired since the State has utilized a substantial range of actions
of a non-recurring nature in recent years to finance its General Fund
operations, including tapping excess monies in special funds, refinancing
outstanding debt to reduce reserve fund requirements and current (but not
long-term) debt service costs, recalculating pension fund contributions,
selling State assets, reimbursing past General Fund expenditures by the
issuance of authority debt and deferring payment for expenditures to future
fiscal years. The 1995-96 State Financial Plan contains actions of a
non-recurring nature including mergers of certain State Authorities,
payment for the sale of certain State assets and payments associated with
the resolution of certain court cases, totalling approximately $900 million
to $1 billion. The 1996-97 Executive Budget, however, contains actions of a
non-recurring nature only to the extent of approximately $123 million.
LABOR COSTS. The State government workforce is mostly unionized, subject to
the Taylor Law which authorizes collective bargaining and prohibits (but
has not historically prevented) strikes and work slowdowns. Costs for
employee health benefits have increased substantially, and can be expected
to further increase. The State has a substantial unfunded liability for
future pension benefits, and has utilized changes in its pension fund
investment return assumptions to reduce current contribution requirements.
If such investment earnings assumptions are not sustained by actual
results, additional State contributions will be required in future years to
meet the State's contractual obligations. The State's change in actuarial
method from the aggregate cost method to a modified projected unit credit
method in the 1990-91 fiscal year created a substantial surplus that was
amortized and applied to offset the State's contribution through the
1993-94 fiscal year. This change in actuarial method was ruled
unconstitutional by the State's highest court and the State returned to the
aggregate cost method in fiscal year 1994-95 using a four-year phase-in.
Employer contributions, including the State's, are expected to increase
over the next five to ten years.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. The State has the second largest number of persons
receiving public assistance (AFDC and Home Relief) of any state. AFDC costs
are shared among the federal government, the State and its counties
(including the City) by statutory formula. Caseloads tend to rise
significantly during economic downturns, but have fallen only in the later
stages of past economic recoveries.
MEDICAID. The State participates in the federal Medicaid program under a
state plan approved by the Health Care Financing Administration. The
federal government provides a substantial portion of eligible program
costs, with the remainder shared by the State and its counties (including
the City). Basic program eligibility and benefits are determined by federal
guidelines, but the State provides a number of optional benefits and
expanded eligibility. Program costs have increased substantially in recent
years, and account for a rising share of the State budget. Federal law
requires the State to adopt reimbursement rates for hospitals and nursing
homes that are reasonable and adequate to meet the costs that must be
incurred by efficiently and economically operated facilities in providing
patient care, a standard that has led to past litigation by hospitals and
nursing homes seeking higher reimbursement from the State. The budget
adopted for FY1995-96, and in particular, the 1996-97 Executive Budget,
each include reductions in spending for Medicaid Cutbacks in State spending
for Medicaid may adversely affect the financial condition of hospitals and
health care institutions that are the obligors of bonds that may be held by
the funds.
THE STATE AUTHORITIES. The State's Authorities are not subject to the
constitutional restrictions on the incurrence of debt which apply to the
State itself, and may issue bonds and notes within the amounts of, and as
otherwise restricted by, their legislative authorization; the State ended
its FY1994-95 reporting a general fund operating deficit of $1.426 billion,
primarily due to changes in accounting methodologies used by the State
Comptroller and the use of $1.026 billion of the FY 1993-94 cash surplus to
fund operating expenses in FY 1994-95. These factors were offset by net
proceeds of $315 million of bonds issued by LGAC. Actual receipted reported
fell short of original projections, primarily in the categories of business
taxes. These shortfalls were offset by better than expected performance in
the remaining taxes, principally the user taxes and fees. Total
expenditures for FY 1994-95 increased $2.083 billion, or 6.7% over the
prior fiscal year. On June 7, 1995, the New York State legislature passed
the final legislation regarding the State's FY 1995-96 budget. Both the
enacted budget bills and the State Financial Plan for 1995-96 include the
reductions in the actual level of spending from that which occurred in
FY1994-95 and project reductions in Medicaid and State Authority operating
costs. The FY1995-96 budget also projects an approximate increase of 3% in
all governmental funds over the amounts received in FY1994-95 and includes
the phase-in of a three-year reduction in the State's personal income tax.
The New York State Public Authorities Control Board approved the issuance
of debt and major contracts by ten of the Authorities. As of September 30,
1994 (the date of the latest data available), there were 18 Authorities
that had outstanding debt of $100 million or more, the aggregate debt of
which (including refunding bonds and moral obligation, lease-purchase,
contractual obligation, or State-guaranteed debt) then totaled
approximately $63.5 billion. As of March 31, 1994, aggregate public
authority debt outstanding as State-supported debt was $36.1 billion and
State-related debt was $27.9 billion. In recent years the State has
provided financial assistance through appropriations, in some cases of a
recurring nature, to certain Authorities for operating and other expenses
and, (from 1976 to 1987) in fulfillment of its commitments on moral
obligation indebtedness or otherwise, for debt service. The State has
budgeted operating assistance of approximately $70.3 billion for the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for fiscal year 1994-95 and
estimates total assistance in FY 1995-96 to be approximately 1.1 billion.
This assistance is expected to continue to be required (and may increase)
in future years. Failure by the State to appropriate necessary amounts or
to take other action to permit the Authorities to meet their obligations
could adversely affect the ability of the State and the Authorities to
obtain financing in the public credit markets and the market price of the
State's outstanding bonds and notes.
The MTA, whose credit standing was recently reduced, oversees the operation
of the City's subway and bus lines by its affiliates, the New York City
Transit Authority and the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating
Authority (collectively, the TA). MTA subsidiaries operate certain commuter
rail and bus lines in the New York metropolitan area. An affiliated agency,
the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), operates certain
intrastate toll bridges and tunnels. To maintain its facilities and
equipment, which deteriorated significantly in the late 1970s due to
deferred maintenance, the MTA prepares a five-year capital program subject
to approval by the MTA Capital Program Review Board. In April 1993, the
State legislature authorized the funding of a portion of a five year $9.56
billion capital plan for the MTA for 1992 through 1996. MTA's five year
capital program for 1992-96 was approved by the State capital program
review board in December 1993. There can be no assurance that all
governmental actions for the 1992-96 capital program will be taken, that
funding sources currently identified will not be decreased or eliminated,
or that the capital program will not be delayed or reduced. If the capital
program is delayed or reduced, ridership and fare revenues may decline,
which could impair the MTA's ability to meet its operating expenses without
additional State assistance. There can be no assurance that any such
assistance will continue at any particular level or in any fixed
relationship to the operating costs and capital needs of the MTA.
THE CITY. In the early 1970s, the City incurred substantial operating
deficits, and its financial controls, accounting practices, and disclosure
policies were widely criticized. In 1975, the City encountered severe
financial difficulties and lost access to the public credit markets. The
State Legislature responded in 1975 by creating the Municipal Assistance
Corporation For The City of New York (MAC) to provide financing assistance
for the City and the Financial Control Board to exercise certain oversight
and review functions with respect to the City's finances. The Financial
Control Board's powers over the City were suspended in June 1986, but would
be reinstated (under current law) if the City experiences certain adverse
financial circumstances. At the time of the fiscal crisis, the State
provided substantial financial assistance to the City, the federal
government provided the City with direct seasonal loans and guarantees on
the City's long-term debt, and the City's labor unions accepted deferrals
of wage increases and approved purchases of City bonds by the pension
funds. No assurance can be given that similar assistance would again be
made available if needed, particularly given the current budgetary
constraints faced by both the federal and State governments.
The City provides services usually undertaken by counties, school districts
or special districts in other large urban areas, including the provision of
social services such as day care, foster care, health care, family
planning, services for the elderly and special employment services for
needy individuals and families who qualify for such assistance. State law
requires the City to allocate a large portion of its total budget to Board
of Education operations, and mandates the City to assume the local share of
public assistance and Medicaid costs. While the city has had GAAP operating
surpluses in recent years, the City has experienced ongoing financial
difficulties; primarily related to the impact of the recent recession on
the local economy (reducing revenues from most major taxes and increasing
public assistance and Medicaid caseloads), rising health care costs for
City employees and for Medicaid, and rising inflation and interest rates.
In response, the City implemented gap-closing programs which initially
relied primarily on actions of a non-recurring nature, but included
substantial property tax rate increases and a personal income tax surcharge
imposed in FY1991 and selected service cutbacks. Reductions in State aid,
larger-than-budgeted labor settlements and increased police expenditures
added to the adverse budgetary impact of the local recession, confronting
the City with a potential $3.3 billion imbalance during FY1992 budget
negotiations. This initial budget gap was closed by adoption of a budget
providing for various tax increases and significant service reductions. Aid
to nonprofit cultural institutions in the City was significantly reduced
(as was State aid to such institutions), including certain institutions
that are obligors of bonds that may be held by the funds.
The City's budget for fiscal year 1994 identified measures to close a $300
million budget gap, which was the result of shortfalls in federal and State
aid from previously projected levels. The City achieved balanced operating
results as reported in accordance with GAAP for the 1994 fiscal year. For
the 1995 fiscal year, the city adopted a budget which halted the trend in
recent years of substantial increase in city funded spending from one year
to the next, and the City budget adopted for the 1996 fiscal year reduces
city funded spending for a second consecutive year. The mayor is
responsible for preparing the City's four-year financial plan. The City's
1996-1999 financial plan (the 1996-1999 City Financial Plan) contains
numerous assumptions concerning factors which may impact the City's budget
such as: the timing and pace of a regional and local economic recovery,
increases in interest rates, the impact on real estate tax revenues of the
current downturn in the real estate market, wage increases for city
employees consistent with those assumed in the financial plan, employment
growth, the ability to implement proposed reductions in City personnel and
other cost reduction initiatives which may require in certain cases the
cooperation of the City's municipal unions and MAC, provision of State and
federal aid and mandate relief, and the impact on the New York City region
of proposals for federal and state welfare reform. No assurance can be
given that the assumptions used by the City in the 1996-1999 City Financial
Plan will be realized. Furthermore, actions taken in recent fiscal years to
avert deficits may have reduced the City's flexibility in responding to
future budgetary imbalances, and have deferred certain expenditures to
later fiscal years.
The City's original budget for fiscal year 1995 reflected proposed actions
to eliminate a $2.3 billion budget gap. The City submitted on July 21, 1995
a fourth quarter modification to the City's Financial Plan for FY1994-95
which projects a balanced budget in accordance with GAAP for the City's
FY1994-1995. On July 11, 1995, the City submitted the 1996-1999 Financial
Plan, which is based on the City's expense and capital budgets for the
City's FY1995-96 adopted on June 14, 1995 (the 1995 City Budget). The 1996
City Budget sets forth proposed actions by the City for FY1995-96 to close
a substantial projected budget gap (approximately $3.1 billion) resulting
from lower than projected tax receipts and other revenues and greater than
projected expenditures. Proposed actions in the 1996-1999 City Financial
Plan for The City's FY1995-96 include a reduction of approximately $400
million primarily affecting public assistance and Medicaid payments by the
City, expenditure reductions in agencies totalling approximately $1.2
billion and transitional labor savings of approximately $600 million. These
and other proposed actions were contained in the City 1996-1999 Financial
Plan as well as the 1996 City Budget. The Budget is subject to the ability
of the City to implement the reductions in expenditures, personal services
and personnel, which are substantial and may be difficult to implement. For
example one of the key items contained in the 1996 City Budget is the sale
of the City's water system for approximately $2.3 billion. This plan has
been hotly contested since it was announced, and is currently the focus of
several lawsuits. In November, the Mayor sued the City Comptroller to
compel his signature on bonds needed to accomplish the sale of the water
system. The Comptroller had blocked the bond sale, stating the the sale of
City water assets would be illegal and "an improvident fiscal gimmick." In
December, a coalition of civic, housing and environmental groups from New
York City and Westchester County (the "Coalition") filed suit to block the
Mayor's plan to sell the Water System and announced an intention to join in
the Comptroller's battle to block the bond sale. In addition, certain
proposals may be offset by various State and federal legislation which
could mandate levels of City funding inconsistent with the 1996 City Budget
and the 1996-1999 City Financial Plan. In addition, the 1996-1999 City
Financial Plan anticipates the receipt of substantial amounts of Federal
aid. Certain proposed State and federal actions are subject to legislative,
the governor's and the president's approvals, as applicable. Both federal
and State actions are uncertain, certain legislative proposals contemplate
significant reductions in federal spending, including proposed federal
welfare reform which could result in caps on, or block grants of, federal
programs. Further, no assurance can be given that either such actions will
in fact be taken or that the projected savings will result even if such
actions are taken.
The City derives its revenues from a variety of local taxes, user charges,
miscellaneous revenues and federal and State unrestricted and categorical
grants. The City projects that local revenues will provide approximately
68.0% of total revenues in fiscal year 1996 while federal aid, including
categorical grants, will provide 12.3% in fiscal year 1996 and State aid,
including unrestricted aid and categorical grants, will provide 11.7% in
fiscal year 1996. As a proportion of total revenues, State aid has remained
relatively constant over the period from 1980 to 1990, while federal aid
was sharply reduced (having provided nearly 20% of total fiscal year 1980
revenues). The largest source of the City's revenues is the real estate tax
(approximately 22% of total projected revenues for fiscal year 1996), at
rates levied by the City council (subject to certain State constitutional
limits). State legislation requires that increases in assessments of
certain classes of real property be phased-in over a five-year period;
thus, property owners may receive higher assessments when property values
are declining. However, in the event of a reduction in total assessments,
higher tax rates would be required to maintain the same amount of tax
revenue. The City derives the remainder of its tax revenues from a variety
of other economically sensitive local taxes (subject to authorization by
the legislature), including: a local sales and compensating use tax
(primarily dedicated to MAC debt service) imposed in addition to the
State's tax; the personal income tax on City residents and the earnings tax
on non-residents; a general corporation tax; and a financial corporation
tax. High tax burdens in the City impose political and economic constraints
on the ability of the City to increase local tax rates. The City's
financial plans have been the subject of extensive public comment and
criticism, principally questioning the reasonableness of assumptions that
the City will have the capacity to generate sufficient revenues in the
future to provide the level of services contained in the City's financial
plans. On July 10, 1995, S&P lowered the City's credit rating from A- to
BBB+, among the lowest rating of any major city in the country. The rating
agency cited specifically the city budget's reliance on non-recurring
measures to balance the budget for fiscal 1996 without rectifying the
underlying structural problems, its continued optimistic projections of
State and federal aid, and continued high debt levels.
The City is the largest municipal debt issuer in the nation, and has more
than doubled its debt load since the end of FY1988, in large measure to
rehabilitate its extensive, aging physical plant. The City's seasonal
borrowing needs increased significantly during FY1990 and FY1991, largely
due to delayed State aid payments, and totalled $2.25 billion in FY1992,
$1.4 billion in FY1993, and $1.75 billion in FY1994, and $2.2 billion in FY
1995. The City's current capital financing program reflects major
reductions in the City's four-year capital plan, which will reduce future
debt service requirements, but may adversely affect the condition of its
deteriorating physical plant. Further, the City's capital financing program
currently contemplates receipt of proceeds of approximately $1 billion
resulting from the sales of the City's Water System to the Water Board, and
proposed to utilize a substantial portion of such proceeds for capital
project improvements. It is not certain that such proceeds will become
available for capital improvements because as discussed above, both the
Comptroller and the Coalition have opposed such City proposed transfer of
the City's Water System.
In November 1993, the voters approved a proposed charter whereby Staten
Island would secede from the City. Staten Island is one of five
counties/boroughs, comprising 4% of the City's population and 19% of its
land area. State law provides a complex mechanism for such secession. The
State Legislature is also considering establishment of a similar secession
mechanism for Queens.
OTHER LOCALITIES. Certain localities in addition to the City could have
financial problems which, if significant, could lead to requests for
additional State assistance during the State's 1995-96 fiscal years and
thereafter. Fiscal difficulties experienced by the City of Yonkers, for
example, could result in State actions to allocate State resources in
amounts that cannot yet be determined. In the recent past, the State
provided substantial financial assistance to its political subdivisions,
primarily for aid to elementary, secondary and higher education, medicaid
and income maintenance and local transportation programs. The legislature
enacted substantial reductions from previously budgeted levels of State aid
since December 1990. To the extent the State is constrained by its
financial condition, State assistance to localities may be further reduced,
compounding the serious fiscal constraints already experienced by many
local governments. Localities also face anticipated and potential problems
resulting from pending litigation (including challenges to local property
tax assessments), judicial decisions and socio-economic trends.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING PUERTO RICO
The following highlights some of the more significant financial trends and
problems affecting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (the Commonwealth or
Puerto Rico) and is based on information drawn from official statements and
prospectuses relating to the securities offerings of Puerto Rico, its
agencies and instrumentalities, available as of the date of this SAI. FMR
has not independently verified any of the information contained in such
official statements, prospectuses, and other publicly available documents,
but it is not aware of any fact which would render such information
materially inaccurate.
The economy of Puerto Rico is closely integrated with that of the United
States. In fiscal 1994, trade with the United States accounted for
approximately 87% of Puerto Rico's exports and approximately 67% of its
imports. In this regard, Puerto Rico experienced a $4.3 billion positive
adjusted merchandise trade balance in fiscal 1994.
Since fiscal 1985, personal income, both aggregate and per capita, have
increased consistently each fiscal year. In fiscal 1994, aggregate
personal income was $25.7 billion and personal income per capita was
$7,047. Gross domestic product in fiscal year 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and
1995 was $22.8 billion, $23.7 billion, $25.2 billion, $26.6 billion, and
$28.3 billion, respectively. For fiscal 1996, an increase in gross product
of 2.7% over fiscal 1995 is forecasted. However, actual growth in the
Puerto Rico economy will depend on several factors, including the state of
the U.S. economy, the exchange rate for the U.S. dollar, increases in
exports and visitors to the Commonwealth, the price stability of oil
imports, the level of federal transfers, and the cost of borrowing. Due to
uncertainties with respect to these factors, there is no assurance that the
economy of Puerto Rico will continue to grow.
Puerto Rico's economy continued to expand throughout the five year period
from fiscal 1990 through fiscal 1994. While trends in the Puerto Rico
economy generally follow those of the United States, Puerto Rico did not
experience a recession in 1991. This was primarily because of low oil
prices, low interest rates, and Puerto Rico's strong manufacturing base,
which has a large component of non-cyclical industries. Other factors in
the continued expansion included Commonwealth-sponsored economic
development programs, stable prices of oil imports, low exchange rates for
the U.S. dollar, the level of federal transfers, and the relatively low
cost of borrowing funds during that period.
Puerto Rico has made marked improvements in fighting unemployment.
Nonetheless, although unemployment is at relatively low historical levels
for the Commonwealth, it remains above the U.S. average. The unemployment
rate declined from 16.0% to 13.8% from fiscal 1994 to fiscal 1995. As of
October 1995, the unemployment rate stood at 15.0%. Despite this relative
downturn, there is a possibility that the unemployment rate will increase
if there are changes in factors that directly impact the economy of Puerto
Rico.
The economy of Puerto Rico has undergone a transformation in the later half
of this century from one centered around agriculture to one dominated by
the manufacturing and service industries. Manufacturing is the cornerstone
of Puerto Rico's economy and accounted for $16.3 billion or 41.5% of gross
domestic product in fiscal 1994. However, manufacturing has experienced a
basic change over the years as a result of the influx of higher wage, high
technology industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, computers,
microprocessors, scientific instruments, and high technology machinery.
The service sector, which includes wholesale and retail trade, finance and
real estate, ranks second in its contribution to gross domestic product and
is the economic sector that employs the greatest number of people. In
fiscal 1994, the service sector generated $15 billion in gross domestic
product and employed over 478,000 people. The government sector of the
Commonwealth also plays an important role in the economy of the island. In
fiscal 1994, the government accounted for $4.1 billion of Puerto Rico's
gross domestic product and provided 22.2% of total employment. Tourism
also contributed significantly to the island economy and total visitor
expenditures amounted to $1.8 billion in fiscal 1995.
Much of the development of the manufacturing sector of the economy of
Puerto Rico is attributable to federal and Commonwealth tax incentives,
most notably section 936 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(Section 936), and the Commonwealth's Industrial Incentives Program.
Section 936 currently grants U.S. corporations that meet certain criteria
and elect its application a credit (the Section 936 credit) against their
U.S. corporate income tax on the portion of the tax attributable to (i)
income derived from the active conduct of a trade or business in Puerto
Rico (active business income) or from the sale or exchange of substantially
all of the assets used in the active conduct of such trade or business and
(ii) qualified possession source investment income. The Industrial
Incentives Program, through the 1987 Industrial Incentives Act, grants
corporations engaged in certain qualified activities a fixed 90% exemption
from Commonwealth income and property taxes and a 60% exemption from
municipal license taxes.
Pursuant to amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) for taxable
years commencing after 1993, two alternative limitations apply to the
Section 936 credit against active business income and sale of assets
income, as previously described. The first option limits the credit
against such income to 40% of the credit allowable previous to the
amendments of 1993, with a five-year phase-in period starting at 60% of the
current allowable credit (the Percentage Limitation). The second option
limits the allowable credit to the sum of (i) 60% of qualified
compensation paid to employees (as defined in the Code), (ii) a specified
percentage of depreciation deductions, and (iii) a portion of the Puerto
Rico income taxes paid by the Section 936 corporation, up to a 9% effective
tax rate (the Economic Activity Limitation).
On November 17, 1995, the U.S. Congress adopted, as part of its larger
federal income tax legislative package, a ten-year phase-out of the current
Section 936 credit for companies that are existing credit claimants and the
elimination of the credit for companies establishing new operations in
Puerto Rico and for existing companies that add a substantial new line of
business. The Section 936 credit based on the Economic Activity Limitation
will continue as under current law without change until tax years beginning
in 2002, during which years a corporation's possession business income will
be subject to a cap based on its possession income for an average adjusted
base period. The credit based on the Percentage Limitation will continue
as under current law until tax years beginning in 1998. In that year and
thereafter, the credit based on the Percentage Limitation will be 40%, but
the possession business income will be subject to a cap based on a
corporation's possession income for an average adjusted base period. The
Section 936 credit is eliminated entirely for taxable years beginning in
2006. However, the credit granted to qualified possession source
investment income is eliminated for taxable years beginning after December
31, 1995.
President Clinton vetoed the legislation submitted by the U.S. Congress on
December 7, 1995. The Administration has proposed a modification to the
Section 936 credit that would phase out the credit based on the Percentage
Limitation over a five year period beginning in 1997, retain the credit
based upon the Economic Activity Limitation under current law, allow a
five-year carry forward of excess Section 936 credit based upon the
Economic Activity Limitation, and retain the Section 936 credit granted to
qualified possession source investment income under current law.
The Governor of Puerto Rico has proposed to the U.S. Congress a
modification of the total elimination of the Section 936 credit by offering
qualifying companies the option of the existing Section 936 credit, as
amended by the U.S. House of Representatives proposal, or a new incentive
program, to be available throughout the United States, including Puerto
Rico. The proposal would provide such companies a credit based on
qualifying wages paid, other wage-related expenses such as fringe benefits,
depreciation expenses for certain tangible assets, research and development
expenses, and passive investment income from qualifying investments in the
subject jurisdiction, so long as the company's employees are in an
"economically developing" jurisdiction in which prevailing per capita
income is substantially below the national average, among other things.
The credit granted to qualifying companies would continue in effect until
the jurisdiction shows, among other things, substantial economic
improvement in terms of the specified economic parameters. The Governor's
proposal is not currently included in either the legislation adopted by the
U.S. Congress on November 17, 1995 or in the Administration's proposal. It
is not possible at this time to determine the final legislative changes
that may be made to Section 936 or the effect that this will have on the
long-term outlook for the economy of Puerto Rico.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
All orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities are placed on
behalf of each fund by FMR pursuant to authority contained in the fund's
management contract. In the case of the money market fund, FMR has granted
investment management authority to the sub-adviser (see the section
entitled "Management Contracts"), and the sub-adviser is authorized to
place orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, and will do
so in accordance with the policies described below. FMR is also responsible
for the placement of transaction orders for other investment companies and
accounts for which it or its affiliates act as investment adviser.
Securities purchased and sold by the money market fund generally will be
traded on a net basis (i.e., without commission). In selecting
broker-dealers, subject to applicable limitations of the federal securities
laws, FMR considers various relevant factors, including, but not limited
to, the size and type of the transaction; the nature and character of the
markets for the security to be purchased or sold; the execution efficiency,
settlement capability, and financial condition of the broker-dealer firm;
the broker-dealer's execution services rendered on a continuing basis; and
the reasonableness of any commissions.
The funds may execute portfolio transactions with broker-dealers who
provide research and execution services to the funds or other accounts over
which FMR or its affiliates exercise investment discretion. Such services
may include advice concerning the value of securities; the advisability of
investing in, purchasing, or selling securities; and the availability of
securities or the purchasers or sellers of securities. In addition, such
broker-dealers may furnish analyses and reports concerning issuers,
industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy,
and performance of accounts; effect securities transactions, and perform
functions incidental thereto (such as clearance and settlement). FMR
maintains a listing of broker-dealers who provide such services on a
regular basis. However, as many transactions on behalf of the money market
fund are placed with broker-dealers (including broker-dealers on the list)
without regard to the furnishing of such services, it is not possible to
estimate the proportion of such transactions directed to such
broker-dealers solely because such services were provided. The selection of
such broker-dealers generally is made by FMR (to the extent possible
consistent with execution considerations) based upon the quality of
research and execution services provided.
The receipt of research from broker-dealers that execute transactions on
behalf of the funds may be useful to FMR in rendering investment management
services to the funds or its other clients, and conversely, such research
provided by broker-dealers who have executed transaction orders on behalf
of other FMR clients may be useful to FMR in carrying out its obligations
to the funds. The receipt of such research has not reduced FMR's normal
independent research activities; however, it enables FMR to avoid the
additional expenses that could be incurred if FMR tried to develop
comparable information through its own efforts.
Subject to applicable limitations of the federal securities laws,
broker-dealers may receive commissions for agency transactions that are in
excess of the amount of commissions charged by other broker-dealers in
recognition of their research and execution services. In order to cause
each fund to pay such higher commissions, FMR must determine in good faith
that such commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such executing broker-dealers,
viewed in terms of a particular transaction or FMR's overall
responsibilities to the funds and its other clients. In reaching this
determination, FMR will not attempt to place a specific dollar value on the
brokerage and research services provided, or to determine what portion of
the compensation should be related to those services.
FMR is authorized to use research services provided by and to place
portfolio transactions with brokerage firms that have provided assistance
in the distribution of shares of the funds, or shares of other Fidelity
funds to the extent permitted by law. FMR may use research services
provided by and place agency transactions with Fidelity Brokerage Services,
Inc. (FBSI), a subsidiary of FMR Corp., if the commissions are fair,
reasonable, and comparable to commissions charged by non-affiliated,
qualified brokerage firms for similar services.
Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 prohibits members of
national securities exchanges from executing exchange transactions for
accounts which they or their affiliates manage, unless certain requirements
are satisfied. Pursuant to such requirements, the Board of Trustees has
authorized FBSI to execute portfolio transactions on national securities
exchanges in accordance with approved procedures and applicable SEC rules.
Each fund's Trustees periodically review FMR's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions
on behalf of the funds and review the commissions paid by each fund over
representative periods of time to determine if they are reasonable in
relation to the benefits to the fund.
For the fiscal periods ended January 31, 1997 and 1996, the portfolio
turnover rates were ___% and 77%, respectively, for Spartan New York
Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (Spartan New York Intermediate), and
___% and 82%, respectively, for Spartan New York Municipal Income (Spartan
New York Income). An increased turnover rate is due to a greater volume of
shareholder purchase orders, short-term interest rate volatility and other
special market conditions.
For the fiscal years ended January 31, 1997 , 1996, and 1995,
the funds paid no brokerage commissions.
From time to time the Trustees will review whether the recapture for the
benefit of the funds of some portion of the brokerage commissions or
similar fees paid by the funds on portfolio transactions is legally
permissible and advisable. Each fund seeks to recapture soliciting
broker-dealer fees on the tender of portfolio securities, but at present no
other recapture arrangements are in effect. The Trustees intend to continue
to review whether recapture opportunities are available and are legally
permissible and, if so, to determine in the exercise of their business
judgment whether it would be advisable for each fund to seek such
recapture.
Although the Trustees and officers of each fund are substantially the same
as those of other funds managed by FMR, investment decisions for each fund
are made independently from those of other funds managed by FMR or accounts
managed by FMR affiliates. It sometimes happens that the same security is
held in the portfolio of more than one of these funds or accounts.
Simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several funds and accounts
are managed by the same investment adviser, particularly when the same
security is suitable for the investment objective of more than one fund or
account.
When two or more funds are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale
of the same security, the prices and amounts are allocated in accordance
with procedures believed to be appropriate and equitable for each fund. In
some cases this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or
value of the security as far as each fund is concerned. In other cases,
however, the ability of the funds to participate in volume transactions
will produce better executions and prices for the funds. It is the current
opinion of the Trustees that the desirability of retaining FMR as
investment adviser to each fund outweighs any disadvantages that may be
said to exist from exposure to simultaneous transactions.
VALUATION OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC) normally determines each fund's net
asset value per share (NAV) as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The valuation of portfolio
securities is determined as of this time for purposes of computing each
fund's NAV.
For the bond funds, portfolio securities are valued by various methods
depending on the primary market or exchange on which they trade.
Fixed-income securities are valued on the basis of information furnished by
a pricing service that uses a valuation matrix which incorporates both
dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Use
of pricing services has been approved by the Board of Trustees. A number of
pricing services are available, and the fund may use various pricing
services or discontinue the use of any pricing service.
Futures contracts and options are valued on the basis of market quotations,
if available.
Securities and other assets for which there are no readily available market
value are valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of
Trustees. The procedures set forth above need not be used to determine the
value of the securities owned by a fund if, in the opinion of a committee
appointed by the Board of Trustees, some other method would more accurately
reflect the fair market value of such securities.
For the money market fund, portfolio securities and other assets are
valued on the basis of amortized cost. This technique involves
initially valuing an instrument at its cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accretion of discount rather than its current market value. The
amortized cost value of an instrument may be higher or lower than the price
the money market fund would receive if it sold the instrument
During periods of declining interest rates, the money market fund's
yield based on amortized cost valuation may be higher than would result if
the fund used market valuations to determine its NAV. The converse would
apply during periods of rising interest rates.
Valuing the money market fund's investments on the basis of amortized cots
and use of the term "money market fund" are permitted pursuant to Rule 2a-7
under the 1940 Act. The money market fund must adhere to certain conditions
under Rule 2a-7, as summarized in the section entitled "Quality and
Maturity" on page 11.
The Board of Trustees oversees FMR's adherence to the provisions of Rule
2a-7 and has established procedures designed to stabilize the money
market fund's NAV at $1.00. At such intervals as they deem appropriate, the
Trustees consider the extent to which NAV calculated by using market
valuations would deviate from $1.00 per share. If the Trustees believe that
a deviation from the money market fund's amortized cost per share may
result in material dilution or other unfair results to shareholders, the
Trustees have agreed to take such corrective action, if any, as they deem
appropriate to eliminate or reduce, to the extent reasonably practicable,
the dilution or unfair results. Such corrective action could include
selling portfolio instruments prior to maturity to realize capital gains or
losses or to shorten average portfolio maturity; withholding dividends;
redeeming shares in kind; establishing NAV by using available market
quotations; and such other measures as the Trustees may deem appropriate.
PERFORMANCE
The funds may quote performance in various ways. All performance
information supplied by the funds in advertising is historical and is not
intended to indicate future returns. A bond fund's share price, and each
fund's yield and total return fluctuate in response to market conditions
and other factors, and the value of a bond fund's shares when redeemed may
be more or less than their original cost.
YIELD CALCULATIONS. To compute the money market fund's yield for a period,
the net change in value of a hypothetical account containing one share
reflects the value of additional shares purchased with dividends from the
one original share and dividends declared on both the original share and
any additional shares. The net change is then divided by the value of the
account at the beginning of the period to obtain a base period return. This
base period return is annualized to obtain a current annualized yield. The
money market fund also may calculate a compound effective yield by
compounding the base period return over a one-year period. In addition to
the current yield, the money market fund may quote yields in advertising
based on any historical seven-day period. Yields for the money market fund
are calculated on the same basis as other money market funds, as required
by regulation.
For the bond funds, yields are computed by dividing the fund's interest
income for a given 30-day or one-month period, net of expenses, by the
average number of shares entitled to receive dividends during the period,
dividing this figure by the fund's net asset value per share (NAV) at the
end of the period, and annualizing the result (assuming compounding of
income) in order to arrive at an annual percentage rate. Yields do not
reflect Spartan New York Income's .50% redemption fee, which applies to
shares held less than 180 days. Income is calculated for purposes of a bond
fund's yield quotations in accordance with standardized methods applicable
to all stock and bond funds. In general, interest income is reduced with
respect to bonds trading at a premium over their par value by subtracting a
portion of the premium from income on a daily basis, and is increased with
respect to bonds trading at a discount by adding a portion of the discount
to daily income. Capital gains and losses generally are excluded from the
calculation.
Income calculated for the purposes of determining a bond fund's yield
differs from income as determined for other accounting purposes. Because of
the different accounting methods used, and because of the compounding of
income assumed in yield calculations, a bond fund's yield may not equal its
distribution rate, the income paid to your account, or the income reported
in the fund's financial statements.
Yield information may be useful in reviewing a fund's performance and in
providing a basis for comparison with other investment alternatives.
However, each fund's yield fluctuates, unlike investments that pay a fixed
interest rate over a stated period of time. When comparing investment
alternatives, investors should also note the quality and maturity of the
portfolio securities of respective investment companies they have chosen to
consider.
Investors should recognize that in periods of declining interest rates a
fund's yield will tend to be somewhat higher than prevailing market rates,
and in periods of rising interest rates the fund's yield will tend to be
somewhat lower. Also, when interest rates are falling, the inflow of net
new money to a fund from the continuous sale of its shares will likely be
invested in instruments producing lower yields than the balance of the
fund's holdings, thereby reducing the fund's current yield. In periods of
rising interest rates, the opposite can be expected to occur.
A fund's tax-equivalent yield is the rate an investor would have to earn
from a fully taxable investment before taxes to equal the fund's tax-free
yield. Tax-equivalent yields are calculated by dividing a fund's yield by
the result of one minus a stated combined federal and state and city income
tax rate. If only a portion of a fund's yield is tax-exempt, only that
portion is adjusted in the calculation.
The following tables show the effect of a shareholder's tax status on
effective yield under federal and state income tax laws for 1997. The
second table shows the approximate yield a taxable security must provide at
various income brackets to produce after-tax yields equivalent to those of
hypothetical tax-exempt obligations yielding from _% to _%. Of course, no
assurance can be given that a fund will achieve any specific tax-exempt
yield. While the funds invest principally in obligations whose interest is
exempt from federal, state and city income tax, other income received by
the funds may be taxable. The tables do not take into account local taxes,
if any, payable on fund distributions.
Use the first table to find your approximate effective tax bracket taking
into account federal, state, and city taxes for 1997.
1997 TAX RATES
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Taxable Income* Federal New York New York Combined
Marginal State City Federal and Combined
Rate Marginal Marginal State Federal,
Rate Rate Effective State, and
Rate Local
Effective
Rate**
Single Return Joint Return
$ $ $ $ % % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
% % % % %
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* Net amount subject to federal income tax after deductions and exemptions.
Assumes ordinary income only.
** Excludes the impact of the phaseout of personal exemptions, limitations
on itemized deductions, and other credits, exclusions, and adjustments
which may increase a taxpayer's marginal tax rate. An increase in a
shareholder's marginal tax rate would increase that shareholder's
tax-equivalent yield.
Having determined your effective tax bracket, use the appropriate table
below to determine the tax-equivalent yield for a given tax-free yield.
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS - TRIPLE TAXES - 1997
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If your combined federal, state, and local effective tax rate in 1997 is:
% % % % %
To match these
tax-free yields: Your taxable investment would have to earn the following yield:
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
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NEW YORK RESIDENTS (OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY) - DOUBLE TAXES - 1997
<TABLE>
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If your combined federal and state effective tax rate in 1997 is:
% % % % %
To match these
tax-free yields: Your taxable investment would have to earn the following yield:
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
% % % % % %
</TABLE>
Each fund may invest a portion of its assets in obligations that are
subject to state or federal income taxes. When a fund invests in these
obligations, its tax-equivalent yield will be lower. In the table above,
the tax-equivalent yields are calculated assuming investments are 100%
federally and state tax-free.
TOTAL RETURN CALCULATIONS. Total returns quoted in advertising reflect all
aspects of a fund's return, including the effect of reinvesting dividends
and capital gain distributions, and any change in the fund's NAV over a
stated period. Average annual total returns are calculated by determining
the growth or decline in value of a hypothetical historical investment in a
fund over a stated period, and then calculating the annually compounded
percentage rate that would have produced the same result if the rate of
growth or decline in value had been constant over the period. For example,
a cumulative total return of 100% over ten years would produce an average
annual total return of 7.18%, which is the steady annual rate of return
that would equal 100% growth on a compounded basis in ten years. While
average annual total returns are a convenient means of comparing investment
alternatives, investors should realize that a fund's performance is not
constant over time, but changes from year to year, and that average annual
total returns represent averaged figures as opposed to the actual
year-to-year performance of the fund.
In addition to average annual total returns, a fund may quote unaveraged or
cumulative total returns reflecting the simple change in value of an
investment over a stated period. Average annual and cumulative total
returns may be quoted as a percentage or as a dollar amount, and may be
calculated for a single investment, a series of investments, or a series of
redemptions, over any time period. Total returns may be broken down into
their components of income and capital (including capital gains and changes
in share price) in order to illustrate the relationship of these factors
and their contributions to total return. Total returns may be quoted on a
before-tax or after-tax basis and may or may not include the effect of
Spartan New York Income's .50% redemption fee on shares held less than 180
days. Excluding a fund's redemption fee from a total return calculation
produces a higher total return figure. Total returns, yields, and other
performance information may be quoted numerically or in a table, graph, or
similar illustration, and may omit or include the effect of the $5.00
account closeout fee.
NET ASSET VALUE. Charts and graphs using a fund's net asset values,
adjusted net asset values, and benchmark indices may be used to exhibit
performance. An adjusted NAV includes any distributions paid by a fund and
reflects all elements of its return. Unless otherwise indicated, a fund's
adjusted NAVs are not adjusted for sales charges, if any.
HISTORICAL FUND RESULTS. The following tables show the money market fund's
7-day yields, the bond funds' 30-day yields, each fund's tax-equivalent
yields, and total returns for periods ended January 31, 1997. Total return
figures include the effect of the $5.00 account closeout fee based on an
average size account, but not Spartan New York Income's .50% redemption
fee, applicable to shares held less than 180 days.
The tax-equivalent yield is based on a combined effective federal and state
income tax rate of __% and reflects that, as of January 31, 1997, [none/ an
estimated __%] of the fund's income was subject to state taxes. Note that
each fund may invest in securities whose income is subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax.
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Average Annual Total Returns Cumulative Total Returns
Thirty-/Se Tax- One Five Life of One Five Life of
ven-Day Equivalent Year Years Fund** Year Years Fund**
Yield* Yield
Spartan New York % % % % % % % %
Money Market
Spartan New York % % % % % % % %
Intermediate
Spartan New York % % % % % % % %
Income
</TABLE>
* A seven-day yield is presented for the money market fund, and thirty-day
yields are presented for the bond funds.
** Life of fund figures are from February 3, 1990 for the money market fund
and Spartan New York Income, and from December 29, 1993 for Spartan New
York Intermediate.
Note: If FMR had not reimbursed certain fund expenses during these periods,
the money market fund's seven-day yield would have been __%, and Spartan
New York Intermediate's and Spartan New York Income's thirty-day yields
would have been ___% and __%, respectively, and total returns for each fund
would have been lower.
The following tables show the income and capital elements of each fund's
cumulative total return. The tables compare each fund's return to the
record of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500), the Dow Jones
Industrial Average (DJIA), and the cost of living, as measured by the
Consumer Price Index (CPI), over the same period. The CPI information is as
of the month end closest to the initial investment date for each fund. The
S&P 500 and DJIA comparisons are provided to show how each fund's total
return compared to the record of a broad unmanaged index of common stocks
and a narrower set of stocks of major industrial companies, respectively,
over the same period. Because each fund invests in fixed-income securities,
common stocks represent a different type of investment from the funds.
Common stocks generally offer greater growth potential than the funds, but
generally experience greater price volatility, which means greater
potential for loss. In addition, common stocks generally provide lower
income than fixed-income investments such as the funds. The S&P 500 and
DJIA returns are based on the prices of unmanaged groups of stocks and,
unlike each fund's returns, do not include the effect of brokerage
commissions or other costs of investing.
The following tables show the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000
investment in each fund during the life of each fund assuming all
distributions were reinvested. The figures below reflect the fluctuating
interest rates and bond prices of the specified periods and should not be
considered representative of the dividend income or capital gain or loss
that could be realized from an investment in a fund today. Tax consequences
of different investments have not been factored into the figures below.
During the period from February 3, 1990 (commencement of operations) to
January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Spartan New York
Money Market would have grown to $______.
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SPARTAN NEW YORK MONEY MARKET INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1993 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1992 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1991* $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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* From February 3, 1990 (commencement of operations)
Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in Spartan New
York Money Market on February 3, 1990, the net amount invested in fund
shares was $10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together
with the aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain
distributions for the period covered (their cash value at the time they
were reinvested) amounted to $______. If distributions had not been
reinvested, the amount of distributions earned from the fund over time
would have been smaller, and cash payments for the period would have
amounted to $______ for dividends. The fund did not distribute any capital
gains during the period. The figures in the table do not include the effect
of the fund's $5.00 account closeout fee.
During the period from December 29, 1993 (commencement of operations) to
January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Spartan New York
Intermediate would have grown to $______.
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SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994* $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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* From December 29, 1993 (commencement of operations)
Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in Spartan New
York Intermediate on December 29, 1993, the net amount invested in fund
shares was $10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together
with the aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain
distributions for the period covered (their cash value at the time they
were reinvested) amounted to $______. If distributions had not been
reinvested, the amount of distributions earned from the fund over time
would have been smaller, and cash payments for the period would have
amounted to $______ for dividends and $_____ for capital gain
distributions. The figures in the table do not include the effect of the
fund's $5.00 account closeout fee.
During the period from February 3, 1990 (commencement of operations) to
January 31, 1997, a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Spartan New York
Income would have grown to $______.
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SPARTAN NEW YORK INCOME INDICES
Year Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1997 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1996 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1995 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1994 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1993 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1992 $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1991* $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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* From February 3, 1990 (commencement of operations)
Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in Spartan New
York Income on February 3, 1990, the net amount invested in fund shares was
$10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the
aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for
the period covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested)
amounted to $______. If distributions had not been reinvested, the amount
of distributions earned from the fund over time would have been smaller,
and cash payments for the period would have amounted to $______ for
dividends and $_____ for capital gain distributions. The figures in the
table do not include the effect of the fund's $5.00 account closeout fee or
its .50% redemption fee applicable to shares held less than 180 days.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS. A fund's performance may be compared to the
performance of other mutual funds in general, or to the performance of
particular types of mutual funds. These comparisons may be expressed as
mutual fund rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (Lipper),
an independent service located in Summit, New Jersey that monitors the
performance of mutual funds. Generally , Lipper rankings are
based on total return, assume reinvestment of distributions, do not
take sales charges or redemption fees into consideration, and are prepared
without regard to tax consequences. Lipper may also rank funds based on
yield. In addition to the mutual fund rankings, a fund's performance may be
compared to stock, bond, and money market mutual fund performance indices
prepared by Lipper or other organizations. When comparing these indices, it
is important to remember the risk and return characteristics of each type
of investment. For example, while stock mutual funds may offer higher
potential returns, they also carry the highest degree of share price
volatility. Likewise, money market funds may offer greater stability of
principal, but generally do not offer the higher potential returns
available from stock mutual funds.
From time to time, a fund's performance may also be compared to other
mutual funds tracked by financial or business publications and periodicals.
For example, the fund may quote Morningstar, Inc. in its advertising
materials. Morningstar, Inc. is a mutual fund rating service that rates
mutual funds on the basis of risk-adjusted performance. Rankings that
compare the performance of Fidelity funds to one another in appropriate
categories over specific periods of time may also be quoted in advertising.
A fund's performance may also be compared to that of a benchmark index
representing the universe of securities in which the fund may invest. The
total return of a benchmark index reflects reinvestment of all dividends
and capital gains paid by securities included in the index. Unlike a fund's
returns, however, the index returns do not reflect brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, or other costs of investing directly in the securities
included in the index.
Each fund may compare to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index, a total
return performance benchmark for investment-grade municipal bonds with
maturities of at least one year. In addition, Spartan New York Intermediate
may compare its performance to that of the Lehman Brothers New York 1-17
Year Municipal Bond Index, a total return performance benchmark for New
York investment-grade municipal bonds with maturities between one and 17
years, and Spartan New York Income may compare its performance to that of
the Lehman Brothers New York 4 Plus Year Municipal Bond Index, a total
return performance benchmark for New York investment-grade municipal bonds
with maturities of at least four years. Issues included in each index have
been issued after December 31, 1990 and have an outstanding par value of at
least $50 million. Subsequent to December 31, 1995, zero coupon bonds and
issues subject to the alternative minimum tax are included in each
index.
A fund may be compared in advertising to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) or
other investments issued by banks or other depository institutions. Mutual
funds differ from bank investments in several respects. For example, a fund
may offer greater liquidity or higher potential returns than CDs, a fund
does not guarantee your principal or your return, and fund shares are not
FDIC insured.
Fidelity may provide information designed to help individuals understand
their investment goals and explore various financial strategies. Such
information may include information about current economic, market, and
political conditions; materials that describe general principles of
investing, such as asset allocation, diversification, risk tolerance, and
goal setting; questionnaires designed to help create a personal financial
profile; worksheets used to project savings needs based on assumed rates of
inflation and hypothetical rates of return; and action plans offering
investment alternatives. Materials may also include discussions of
Fidelity's asset allocation funds and other Fidelity funds, products, and
services.
Ibbotson Associates of Chicago, Illinois (Ibbotson) provides historical
returns of the capital markets in the United States, including common
stocks, small capitalization stocks, long-term corporate bonds,
intermediate-term government bonds, long-term government bonds, Treasury
bills, the U.S. rate of inflation (based on the CPI), and combinations of
various capital markets. The performance of these capital markets is based
on the returns of different indices.
Fidelity funds may use the performance of these capital markets in order to
demonstrate general risk-versus-reward investment scenarios. Performance
comparisons may also include the value of a hypothetical investment in any
of these capital markets. The risks associated with the security types in
any capital market may or may not correspond directly to those of the
funds. Ibbotson calculates total returns in the same method as the funds.
The funds may also compare performance to that of other compilations or
indices that may be developed and made available in the future.
A fund may compare its performance or the performance of securities in
which it may invest to averages published by IBC Financial Data, Inc. of
Ashland, Massachusetts. These averages assume reinvestment of
distributions. IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT AVERAGES(trademark)/All Tax-Free,
which is reported in IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT(trademark), covers over ___
tax-free money market funds. IBC's Bond Fund Report AverageS(trademark)/All
Tax-Free, which is reported in IBC's BOND FUND REPORT(trademark), covers
over ___ tax-free bond funds. When evaluating comparisons to money market
funds, investors should consider the relevant differences in investment
objectives and policies. Specifically, money market funds invest in
short-term, high-quality instruments and seek to maintain a stable $1.00
share price. Bond funds, however, invest in longer-term instruments and
their share prices change daily in response to a variety of factors.
A fund may compare and contrast in advertising the relative advantages of
investing in a mutual fund versus an individual municipal bond. Unlike
tax-free mutual funds, individual municipal bonds offer a stated rate of
interest and, if held to maturity, repayment of principal. Although some
individual municipal bonds might offer a higher return, they do not offer
the reduced risk of a mutual fund that invests in many different
securities. The initial investment requirements and sales charges of many
tax-free mutual funds are lower than the purchase cost of individual
municipal bonds, which are generally issued in $5,000 denominations and are
subject to direct brokerage costs.
In advertising materials, Fidelity may reference or discuss its products
and services, which may include other Fidelity funds; retirement investing;
brokerage products and services; model portfolios or allocations; saving
for college or other goals; charitable giving; and the Fidelity credit
card. In addition, Fidelity may quote or reprint financial or business
publications and periodicals as they relate to current economic and
political conditions, fund management, portfolio composition, investment
philosophy, investment techniques, the desirability of owning a particular
mutual fund, and Fidelity services and products. Fidelity may also reprint,
and use as advertising and sales literature, articles from Fidelity
Focus(registered trademark), a quarterly magazine provided free of charge
to Fidelity fund shareholders.
A fund may present its fund number, Quotron(trademark) number, and CUSIP
number, and discuss or quote its current portfolio manager.
VOLATILITY. A fund may quote various measures of volatility and benchmark
correlation in advertising. In addition, the fund may compare these
measures to those of other funds. Measures of volatility seek to compare
the fund's historical share price fluctuations or total returns to those of
a benchmark. Measures of benchmark correlation indicate how valid a
comparative benchmark may be. All measures of volatility and correlation
are calculated using averages of historical data. In advertising, the bond
funds may also discuss or illustrate examples of interest rate sensitivity.
MOMENTUM INDICATORS indicate a fund's price movements over specific periods
of time. Each point on the momentum indicator represents the fund's
percentage change in price movements over that period.
A fund may advertise examples of the effects of periodic investment plans,
including the principle of dollar cost averaging. In such a program, an
investor invests a fixed dollar amount in a fund at periodic intervals,
thereby purchasing fewer shares when prices are high and more shares when
prices are low. While such a strategy does not assure a profit or guard
against loss in a declining market, the investor's average cost per share
can be lower than if fixed numbers of shares are purchased at the same
intervals. In evaluating such a plan, investors should consider their
ability to continue purchasing shares during periods of low price levels.
As of January 31, 1997, FMR advised over $__ billion in tax-free fund
assets, $__ billion in money market fund assets, $___ billion in equity
fund assets, $__ billion in international fund assets, and $___ billion in
Spartan fund assets. The funds may reference the growth and variety of
money market mutual funds and the adviser's innovation and participation in
the industry. The equity funds under management figure represents the
largest amount of equity fund assets under management by a mutual fund
investment adviser in the United States, making FMR America's leading
equity (stock) fund manager. FMR, its subsidiaries, and affiliates maintain
a worldwide information and communications network for the purpose of
researching and managing investments abroad.
In addition to performance rankings, each fund may compare its total
expense ratio to the average total expense ratio of similar funds tracked
by Lipper. A fund's total expense ratio is a significant factor in
comparing bond and money market investments because of its effect on yield.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Each fund is open for business and its net asset value per share (NAV) is
calculated each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading.
The NYSE has designated the following holiday closings for 1997: New Year's
Day, Presidents' Day (observed), Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed),
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Although
FMR expects the same holiday schedule to be observed in the future, the
NYSE may modify its holiday schedule at any time. In addition, the funds
will not process wire purchases and redemptions on days when the Federal
Reserve Wire System is closed.
FSC normally determines each fund's NAV as of the close of the NYSE
(normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). However, NAV may be calculated earlier
if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). To the extent that portfolio securities are
traded in other markets on days when the NYSE is closed, a fund's NAV may
be affected on days when investors do not have access to the fund to
purchase or redeem shares. In addition, trading in some of a fund's
portfolio securities may not occur on days when the fund is open for
business.
If the Trustees determine that existing conditions make cash payments
undesirable, redemption payments may be made in whole or in part in
securities or other property, valued for this purpose as they are valued in
computing a fund's NAV. Shareholders receiving securities or other property
on redemption may realize a gain or loss for tax purposes, and will incur
any costs of sale, as well as the associated inconveniences.
Pursuant to Rule 11a-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act), each fund is required to give shareholders at least 60 days' notice
prior to terminating or modifying its exchange privilege. Under the Rule,
the 60-day notification requirement may be waived if (i) the only effect of
a modification would be to reduce or eliminate an administrative fee,
redemption fee, or deferred sales charge ordinarily payable at the time of
an exchange, or (ii) the fund suspends the redemption of the shares to be
exchanged as permitted under the 1940 Act or the rules and regulations
thereunder, or the fund to be acquired suspends the sale of its shares
because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with its
investment objective and policies.
In the Prospectus, each fund has notified shareholders that it reserves the
right at any time, without prior notice, to refuse exchange purchases by
any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be unable to
invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective and
policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely affected.
DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES
DISTRIBUTIONS. If you request to have distributions mailed to you and the
U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your checks, or if your checks remain
uncashed for six months, Fidelity may reinvest your distributions at the
then-current NAV. All subsequent distributions will then be reinvested
until you provide Fidelity with alternate instructions.
DIVIDENDS. To the extent that each fund's income is designated as federally
tax-exempt interest, the daily dividends declared by the fund are also
federally tax-exempt. Short-term capital gains are distributed as dividend
income, but do not qualify for the dividends-received deduction. These
gains will be taxed as ordinary income. Each fund will send each
shareholder a notice in January describing the tax status of dividend and
capital gain distributions (if any) for the prior year.
Shareholders are required to report tax-exempt income on their federal tax
returns. Shareholders who earn other income, such as Social Security
benefits, may be subject to federal income tax on up to 85% of such
benefits to the extent that their income, including tax-exempt income,
exceeds certain base amounts.
A fund purchases municipal securities whose interest FMR believes is
free from federal income tax. Generally, issuers or other parties have
entered into covenants requiring continuing compliance with federal tax
requirements to preserve the tax-free status of interest payments over the
life of the security. If at any time the covenants are not complied
with, or if the IRS otherwise determines that the issuer did not comply
with relevant tax requirements , interest payments from a
security could become federally taxable retroactive to the date the
security was issued. For certain types of structured securities, the tax
status of the pass-through of tax-free income may also be based on the
federal and state tax treatment of the structure.
As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, interest on certain "private
activity" securities is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax
(AMT), although the interest continues to be excludable from gross income
for other tax purposes. Interest from private activity securities will be
considered tax-exempt for purposes of the money market fund's policy of
investing so that at least 80% of its income distributions is free from
federal income tax, and for purposes of the bond funds' policies of
investing so that at least 80% of their assets are invested in municipal
securities whose interest is free from federal income tax. Interest from
private activity securities is a tax preference item for the purposes of
determining whether a taxpayer is subject to the AMT and the amount of AMT
to be paid, if any. Private activity securities issued after August 7, 1986
to benefit a private or industrial user or to finance a private facility
are affected by this rule.
A portion of the gain on bonds purchased with market discount after April
30, 1993 and short-term capital gains distributed by each fund are taxable
to shareholders as dividends, not as capital gains. Dividend distributions
resulting from a recharacterization of gain from the sale of bonds
purchased with market discount after April 30, 1993 are not considered
income for purposes of the money market fund's policy of investing so that
at least 80% of its income distributions is free from federal income tax,
and for purposes of the bond funds' policies of investing so that at least
80% of their assets are invested in municipal securities whose interest is
free from federal income tax. The money market fund may distribute any net
realized short-term capital gains and taxable market discount once a year
or more often, as necessary, to maintain its net asset value at $1.00 per
share.
Corporate investors should note that a tax preference item for purposes
of the corporate AMT is 75% of the amount by which adjusted current
earnings (which includes tax-exempt interest) exceeds the alternative
minimum taxable income of the corporation. If a shareholder receives an
exempt-interest dividend and sells shares at a loss after holding them for
a period of six months or less, the loss will be disallowed to the extent
of the amount of exempt-interest dividend.
NEW YORK TAX MATTERS. It is not expected that a fund will incur New York
income or franchise tax liability. New York personal income tax law
provides that exempt-interest dividends paid by a regulated investment
company, or series thereof, from interest on obligations which are exempt
from tax under New York law are excludable from gross income.
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS. Long-term capital gains earned by each fund on
the sale of securities and distributed to shareholders are federally
taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time
shareholders have held their shares. If a shareholder receives a long-term
capital gain distribution on shares of a fund, and such shares are held six
months or less and are sold at a loss, the portion of the loss equal to the
amount of the long-term capital gain distribution will be considered a
long-term loss for tax purposes. Short-term capital gains distributed by
each fund are taxable to shareholders as dividends, not as capital gains.
The money market fund does not anticipate distributing long-term capital
gains.
As of January 31, 1997, Spartan New York Intermediate and Spartan New York
Income hereby designates approximately $_______ and $_______, respectively,
as a capital gain dividend for the purpose of the dividend-paid deduction.
As of January 31, 1997, the money market fund had a capital loss
carryforward aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of
which $___, $___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ____, and ____ ,
respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
As of January 31, 1997, Spartan New York Intermediate had a capital loss
carryforward aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of
which $___, $___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ____, and ____ ,
respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
As of January 31, 1997, Spartan New York Income had a capital loss
carryforward aggregating approximately $____. This loss carryforward, of
which $___, $___, and $___will expire on January 31, 199_, ____, and ____ ,
respectively, is available to offset future capital gains.
TAX STATUS OF THE FUNDS. Each fund intends to qualify each year as a
"regulated investment company" for tax purposes so that it will not be
liable for federal tax on income and capital gains distributed to
shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company and
avoid being subject to federal income or excise taxes at the fund level,
each fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment
income and net realized capital gains within each calendar year as well as
on a fiscal year basis. Each fund intends to comply with other tax rules
applicable to regulated investment companies, including a requirement that
capital gains from the sale of securities held less than three months
constitute less than 30% of the fund's gross income for each fiscal year.
Gains from some futures contracts and options are included in this 30%
calculation, which may limit a fund's investments in such instruments.
The money market fund is treated as a separate entity from the other funds
of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II for tax purposes. The bond funds
are treated as separate entities from the other funds of Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust for tax purposes.
OTHER TAX INFORMATION. The information above is only a summary of some of
the tax consequences generally affecting each fund and its shareholders,
and no attempt has been made to discuss individual tax consequences. In
addition to federal income taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and
local taxes on fund distributions, and shares may be subject to state and
local personal property taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers
to determine whether a fund is suitable to their particular tax situation.
FMR
All of the stock of FMR is owned by FMR Corp., its parent organized in
1972. The voting common stock of FMR Corp. is divided into two classes.
Class B is held predominantly by members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family
and is entitled to 49% of the vote on any matter acted upon by the voting
common stock. Class A is held predominantly by non-Johnson family member
employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates and is entitled to 51% of the
vote on any such matter. The Johnson family group and all other Class B
shareholders have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which
all Class B shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of
Class B shares. Under the 1940 Act, control of a company is presumed where
one individual or group of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting
stock of that company. Therefore, through their ownership of voting common
stock and the execution of the shareholders' voting agreement, members of
the Johnson family may be deemed, under the 1940 Act, to form a controlling
group with respect to FMR Corp.
At present, the principal operating activities of FMR Corp. are those
conducted by three of its divisions as follows: FSC, which is the transfer
and shareholder servicing agent for certain of the funds advised by FMR;
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, which performs
shareholder servicing functions for institutional customers and funds sold
through intermediaries; and Fidelity Investments Retail Marketing Company,
which provides marketing services to various companies within the Fidelity
organization.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that sets forth all employees'
fiduciary responsibilities regarding the funds, establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions. For example, all
personal trades in most securities require pre-clearance, and participation
in initial public offerings is prohibited. In addition, restrictions on the
timing of personal investing in relation to trades by Fidelity funds and on
short-term trading have been adopted.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers
of the trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has
held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last
five years. Trustees and officers elected or appointed to Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust II prior to the money market fund's conversion from a
series of a Massachusetts business trust served in identical capacities.
All persons named as Trustees and Members of the Advisory Board also
serve in similar capacities for other funds advised by FMR. The business
address of each Trustee and officer who is an "interested person" (as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) is 82 Devonshire Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109, which is also the address of FMR. The business
address of all the other Trustees and Members of the Advisory Board
is Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 9235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-9235.
Those Trustees who are "interested persons" by virtue of their affiliation
with either the trust or FMR are indicated by an asterisk (*).
*EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3d (66), Trustee and President, is Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of FMR Corp.; a Director and Chairman of
the Board and of the Executive Committee of FMR; Chairman and a Director of
FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity
Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
*J. GARY BURKHEAD (55), Trustee and Senior Vice President, is President of
FMR; and President and a Director of FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management &
Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
RALPH F. COX (64), Trustee (1991), is a management consultant (1994).
Prior to February 1994, he was President of Greenhill Petroleum Corporation
(petroleum exploration and production). Until March 1990, Mr. Cox was
President and Chief Operating Officer of Union Pacific Resources Company
(exploration and production). He is a Director of Sanifill Corporation
(non-hazardous waste, 1993), CH2M Hill Companies (engineering), Rio Grande,
Inc. (oil and gas production), and Daniel Industries (petroleum measurement
equipment manufacturer). In addition, he is a member of advisory boards of
Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin.
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS (65), Trustee (1992). Prior to her retirement in
September 1991, Mrs. Davis was the Senior Vice President of Corporate
Affairs of Avon Products, Inc. She is currently a Director of BellSouth
Corporation (telecommunications), Eaton Corporation (manufacturing, 1991),
and the TJX Companies, Inc. (retail stores), and previously served as a
Director of Hallmark Cards, Inc. (1985-1991) and Nabisco Brands, Inc. In
addition, she is a member of the President's Advisory Council of The
University of Vermont School of Business Administration.
E. BRADLEY JONES (69), Trustee. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Mr. Jones
was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LTV Steel Company. He is a
Director of TRW Inc. (original equipment and replacement products),
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (mining), Consolidated Rail Corporation, Birmingham
Steel Corporation, and RPM, Inc. (manufacturer of chemical products), and
he previously served as a Director of NACCO Industries, Inc. (mining and
marketing, 1985-1995) and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (1985-1995).
In addition, he serves as a Trustee of First Union Real Estate Investments,
a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Cleveland Clinic
Foundation, a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of University
School (Cleveland), and a Trustee of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
DONALD J. KIRK (64), Trustee, is Executive-in-Residence (1995) at Columbia
University Graduate School of Business and a financial consultant. From
1987 to January 1995, Mr. Kirk was a Professor at Columbia University
Graduate School of Business. Prior to 1987, he was Chairman of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board. Mr. Kirk is a Director of General Re
Corporation (reinsurance), and he previously served as a Director of
Valuation Research Corp. (appraisals and valuations, 1993-1995). In
addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National
Arts Stabilization Fund, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Greenwich
Hospital Association, a Member of the Public Oversight Board of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' SEC Practice Section
(1995), and as a Public Governor of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. (1996).
*PETER S. LYNCH (54), Trustee, is Vice Chairman and Director of FMR (1992).
Prior to May 31, 1990, he was a Director of FMR and Executive Vice
President of FMR (a position he held until March 31, 1991); Vice President
of Fidelity Magellan Fund and FMR Growth Group Leader; and Managing
Director of FMR Corp. Mr. Lynch was also Vice President of Fidelity
Investments Corporate Services (1991-1992). He is a Director of W.R. Grace
& Co. (chemicals) and Morrison Knudsen Corporation (engineering and
construction). In addition, he serves as a Trustee of Boston College,
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Historic Deerfield (1989) and Society
for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and as an Overseer of the
Museum of Fine Arts of Boston.
GERALD C. McDONOUGH (67), Trustee and Vice-Chairman of the non-interested
Trustees, is Chairman of G.M. Management Group (strategic advisory
services). Prior to his retirement in July 1988, he was Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Leaseway Transportation Corp. (physical distribution
services). Mr. McDonough is a Director of Brush-Wellman Inc. (metal
refining), York International Corp. (air conditioning and refrigeration),
Commercial Intertech Corp. (hydraulic systems, building systems, and metal
products, 1992), CUNO, Inc. (liquid and gas filtration products,
1996) , and Associated Estates Realty Corporation (a real estate
investment trust, 1993). Mr. McDonough served as a Director of
ACME-Cleveland Corp. (metal working, telecommunications, and electronic
products) from 1987-1996.
MARVIN L. MANN (63), Trustee (1993) is Chairman of the Board, President,
and Chief Executive Officer of Lexmark International, Inc. (office
machines, 1991). Prior to 1991, he held the positions of Vice President of
International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") and President and
General Manager of various IBM divisions and subsidiaries. Mr. Mann is a
Director of M.A. Hanna Company (chemicals, 1993) and Infomart (marketing
services, 1991), a Trammell Crow Co. In addition, he serves as the Campaign
Vice Chairman of the Tri-State United Way (1993) and is a member of the
University of Alabama President's Cabinet.
WILLIAM O. McCOY (63), Trustee (1997), is the Vice President of Finance
for the University of North Carolina (16-school system, 1995). Prior to
his retirement in December 1994, Mr. McCoy was Vice Chairman of the Board
of BellSouth Corporation (telecommunications) and President of BellSouth
Enterprises. He is currently a Director of Liberty Corporation (holding
company), Weeks Corporation of Atlanta (real estate, 1994), and Carolina
Power and Light Company (electric utility, 1996). Previously, he was a
Director of First American Corporation (bank holding company, 1979-1996).
In addition, Mr. McCoy serves as a member of the Board of Visitors for the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1994) and for the Kenan Flager
Business School (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS (68), Trustee, is President of The Wales Group, Inc.
(management and financial advisory services). Prior to retiring in 1987,
Mr. Williams served as Chairman of the Board of First Wachovia Corporation
(bank holding company), and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The
First National Bank of Atlanta and First Atlanta Corporation (bank holding
company). He is currently a Director of BellSouth Corporation
(telecommunications), ConAgra, Inc. (agricultural products), Fisher
Business Systems, Inc. (computer software), Georgia Power Company (electric
utility), Gerber Alley & Associates, Inc. (computer software), National
Life Insurance Company of Vermont, American Software, Inc., and AppleSouth,
Inc. (restaurants, 1992).
FRED L. HENNING, JR. (57), Vice President, is Vice President of Fidelity's
fixed-income funds (1995) and Senior Vice President of FMR (1995).
SARAH H. ZENOBLE (47), Vice President, is Vice President of Fidelity's
money market funds (1996) and Vice President of FMR Texas Inc.
JANICE BRADBURN (45), is Vice President and manager of Spartan New York
Municipal Money Market Fund (1993), which she has managed since February
1990. Ms. Bradburn is Vice President of other funds managed by FMR.
NORMAN LIND (40), is Vice President and manager of Spartan New York
Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (1996) and Spartan New York Municipal
Income Fund (1995), both of which he has managed since October 1995 and
October 1993, respectively. Mr. Lind is Vice President of other funds
managed by FMR.
ARTHUR S. LORING (49), Secretary, is Senior Vice President (1993) and
General Counsel of FMR, Vice President-Legal of FMR Corp., and Vice
President and Clerk of FDC.
KENNETH A. RATHGEBER (49), Treasurer (1995), is Treasurer of the Fidelity
funds and is an employee of FMR (1995). Before joining FMR, Mr. Rathgeber
was a Vice President of Goldman Sachs & Co. (1978-1995), where he served in
various positions, including Vice President of Proprietary Accounting
(1988-1992), Global Co-Controller (1992-1994), and Chief Operations Officer
of Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (1994-1995).
THOMAS D. MAHER (51), Assistant Vice President, is Assistant Vice President
of Fidelity's money market funds and Vice President and Associate General
Counsel of FMR Texas Inc.
JOHN H. COSTELLO (50), Assistant Treasurer, is an employee of FMR.
LEONARD M. RUSH (51), Assistant Treasurer (1994), is an employee of FMR
(1994). Prior to becoming Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds, Mr.
Rush was Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Corp. (1993-1994) and Chief
Financial Officer of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. (1990-1993).
THOMAS J. SIMPSON (38), Assistant Treasurer (1996), is Assistant
Treasurer of Fidelity's money market funds and an employee of FMR (1996).
Prior to joining FMR, Mr. Simpson was Vice President and Fund Controller of
Liberty Investment Services (1987-1995).
The following table sets forth information describing the compensation of
each current Trustee of each fund for his or her services as trustee or
Member of the Advisory Board for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997.
COMPENSATION TABLE
Aggregate Compensation
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J. Gary Ralph F. Phyllis Edward C. E. Donald Peter S. Gerald C. Marvin L. Thomas William
Burkhead** Cox Burke Johnson 3d** Bradley J. Kirk Lynch** McDonough Mann R. O. McCoy
Davis Jones Williams
Spartan New $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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Municipal
Money Market
Spartan New
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Intermediate
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Municipal
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Trustees Pension or Estimated Annual Total
Retirement Benefits Upon Compensation
Benefits Accrued Retirement from from the Fund
as Part of Fund the Fund Complex*
Expenses from the Complex*
Fund Complex*
J. Gary Burkhead** $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Ralph F. Cox 5,200 52,000 128,000
Phyllis Burke Davis 5,200 52,000 125,000
Edward C. Johnson 3d** 0 0 0
E. Bradley Jones 5,200 49,400 128,000
Donald J. Kirk 5,200 52,000 129,500
Peter S. Lynch** 0 0 0
Gerald C. McDonough 5,200 52,000 128,000
Edward H. Malone 5,200 44,200 128,000
Thomas R. Williams 5,200 52,000 125,000
William O. McCoy
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* Information is as of December 31, 1995 for 219 funds in the complex.
** Interested trustees of the fund are compensated by FMR.
*** For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, certain of the
non-interested trustees' aggregate compensation from a fund includes
accrued deferred compensation as follows: [trustee name, dollar amount of
deferred compensation, fund name]; [trustee name, dollar amount of deferred
compensation, fund name]; and, [trustee name, dollar amount of deferred
compensation, fund name].
The non-interested Trustees may elect to defer receipt of all or a
percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of a Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, compensation deferred by a
Trustee is periodically adjusted as though an equivalent amount had been
invested and reinvested in shares of one or more funds in the complex
designated by such Trustee (designated securities). The amount paid to the
Trustee under the Plan will be determined based upon the performance of
such investments. Deferral of Trustees' fees in accordance with the Plan
will have a negligible effect on a fund's assets, liabilities, and net
income per share, and will not obligate the fund to retain the services of
any Trustee or to pay any particular level of compensation to the Trustee.
Each fund may invest in such designated securities under the Plan without
shareholder approval.
Under a retirement program adopted in July 1988 and modified in
November 1995, each non-interested Trustee may receive payments from a
Fidelity fund during his or her lifetime based on his or her basic
trustee fees and length of service. The obligation of a fund to make such
payments is neither secured nor funded. A Trustee becomes eligible to
participate in the program at the end of the calendar year in which he or
she reaches age 72, provided that , at the time of retirement, he or
she has served as a Fidelity fund Trustee for at least five years.
Currently, Messrs. Ralph S. Saul, William R. Spaulding, Bertram H. Witham,
and David L. Yunich, all former non-interested Trustees, receive retirement
benefits under the program.
[IF EITHER FMR OR AN FMR AFFILIATE IS DEEMED TO OWN 1% OR MORE OF A FUND'S
SHARES: As of [DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING DATE],
approximately __% of [Fund Name]'s total outstanding shares was held by
[an] FMR affiliate[s]. FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of
[this/these] FMR affiliate[s]. By virtue of his ownership interest in FMR
Corp., as described in the "FMR" section on page ___, Mr. Edward C. Johnson
3d, President and Trustee of the fund, may be deemed to be a beneficial
owner of these shares. As of the above date, with the exception of Mr.
Johnson 3d's deemed ownership of [Fund Name]'s shares, the Trustees and
officers of the funds owned, in the aggregate, less than __% of each fund's
total outstanding shares.]
[IF NEITHER FMR NOR AN FMR AFFILIATE IS DEEMED TO OWN 1% OR MORE OF THE
FUND'S SHARES: As of [DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING
DATE], the Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and officers of each
fund owned, in the aggregate, less than __% of each fund's total
outstanding shares.]
[REVISE AS APPROPRIATE; REQUEST INFORMATION FROM KENDRA MCGEORGE: As of
[DATE NOT EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO SEC FILING DATE], the following
owned of record or beneficially 5% or more of outstanding shares of the
funds:]
[ IF FUND HAS A SHAREHOLDER WHO OWNS 25% OR MORE): A shareholder owning of
record or beneficially more than 25% of a fund's outstanding shares may be
considered a controlling person. That shareholder's vote could have a more
significant effect on matters presented at a shareholders' meeting than
votes of other shareholders.]
MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
Each fund employs FMR to furnish investment advisory and other services.
Under its management contract with each fund, FMR acts as investment
adviser and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, directs
the investments of each fund in accordance with its investment objective,
policies, and limitations. FMR also provides each fund with all necessary
office facilities and personnel for servicing each fund's investments,
compensates all officers of each fund and all Trustees who are "interested
persons" of the trusts or of FMR, and all personnel of each fund or FMR
performing services relating to research, statistical, and investment
activities.
In addition, FMR or its affiliates, subject to the supervision of the Board
of Trustees, provide the management and administrative services necessary
for the operation of each fund. These services include providing facilities
for maintaining each fund's organization; supervising relations with
custodians, transfer and pricing agents, accountants, underwriters, and
other persons dealing with each fund; preparing all general shareholder
communications and conducting shareholder relations; maintaining each
fund's records and the registration of each fund's shares under federal and
state laws; developing management and shareholder services for each fund;
and furnishing reports, evaluations, and analyses on a variety of subjects
to the Trustees.
FMR is responsible for the payment of all expenses of each fund with
certain exceptions. Specific expenses payable by FMR include, without
limitation, expenses for the typesetting, printing, and mailing proxy
materials to shareholders; legal expenses, and the fees of the custodian,
auditor and interested Trustees; costs of typesetting, printing, and
mailing prospectuses and statements of additional information, notices and
reports to shareholders; each fund's proportionate share of insurance
premiums and Investment Company Institute dues. FMR also provides for
transfer agent and dividend disbursing services and portfolio and general
accounting record maintenance through FSC.
FMR pays all other expenses of each fund with the following exceptions:
fees and expenses of all Trustees of the trust who are not "interested
persons" of the trust or FMR (the non-interested Trustees); interest on
borrowings; taxes; brokerage commissions; and such nonrecurring expenses as
may arise, including costs of any litigation to which a fund may be a
party, and any obligation it may have to indemnify the officers and
Trustees with respect to litigation.
FMR is each fund's manager pursuant to management contracts dated March
22, 1994, December 16, 1993, and January 18, 1990 for Spartan New York
Money Market, Spartan New York Intermediate, and Spartan New York Income,
respectively, which were approved by shareholders on January 19, 1994,
December 16, 1993 (FMR as the then sole shareholder), and September 19,
1990, respectively. The management fee paid to FMR is reduced by an amount
equal to the fees and expenses paid by each fund to the non-interested
Trustees.
For the services of FMR under each contract, each fund pays FMR a monthly
management fee at the annual rate of .50% for the money market fund and
.55% for the bond funds of average net assets throughout the month. Fees
received by FMR for the last three fiscal years are shown in the table
below.
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ALL-IN FUND RECEIVED
CUSTODIAN OR TRANSFER AGENT
CREDITS. FUND REPORTING WILL
PROVIDE THE AMOUNT:
Fund Fiscal Years Ended Amount of Management Fees
January 31 Credits Reducing Paid to FMR
Management Fees
Spartan New York Money 1997 $ *
Market
1996 *
1995 *
Spartan New York 1997 $ *
Intermediate
1996 *
1995 *
Spartan New York Income 1997 $ *
1996 *
1995 *
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* After reduction of fees and expenses paid by the fund to the
non-interested Trustees.
FMR may, from time to time, voluntarily reimburse all or a portion of each
fund's operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions, and extraordinary expenses). FMR retains the ability to be
repaid for these expense reimbursements in the amount that expenses fall
below the limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Expense reimbursements
by FMR will increase each fund's total returns and yield and repayment of
the reimbursement by each fund will lower its total return and yield.
During the fiscal periods reported, FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse
certain funds to the extent that the fund's aggregate operating expenses
were in excess of an annual rate of its average net assets. The table below
identifies the funds in reimbursement; the levels of and periods for such
reimbursement; the amount of management fees incurred under each contract
before reimbursement; and the dollar amount reimbursed by FMR, if any, for
each period.
SPARTAN NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
FROM TO EXPENSE LIMITATION
February 1, 1996 January 31, 1997 __%
February 1, 1995 January 31, 1996 __%
February 1, 1994 January 31, 1995 __%
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MANAGEMENT FEE
BEFORE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
January 31, 1997 $ $
January 31, 1996 $ $
January 31, 1995 $ $
SPARTAN NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE
FROM TO EXPENSE LIMITATION
February 1, 1996 January 31, 1997 __%
February 1, 1995 January 31, 1996 __%
February 1, 1994 January 31, 1995 __%
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MANAGEMENT FEE
BEFORE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
January 31, 1997 $ $
January 31, 1996 $ $
January 31, 1995 $ $
SPARTAN NEW YORK INCOME
FROM TO EXPENSE LIMITATION
February 1, 1996 January 31, 1997 __%
February 1, 1995 January 31, 1996 __%
February 1, 1994 January 31, 1995 __%
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MANAGEMENT FEE
BEFORE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
January 31, 1997 $ $
January 31, 1996 $ $
January 31, 1995 $ $
To defray shareholder service costs, FMR or its affiliates also collect
each fund's $5.00 exchange fee, $5.00 account closeout fee, $5.00 fee for
wire purchases and redemptions, and $2.00 checkwriting charge. Shareholder
transaction fees and charges collected by FMR are indicated in the table
below.
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Period Ended Exchange Fees Account Wire Fees Checkwriting
January 31 Closeout Fees Fees
Spartan New York Money Market 1997 $ $ $ $
1996
1995
Period Ended Exchange Fees Account Wire Fees Checkwriting
January 31 Closeout Fees Fees
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Spartan New York Intermediate 1997 $ $ $ $
1996
1995
Period Ended Exchange Fees Account Wire Fees
January 31 Closeout Fees
Spartan New York Income 1997 $ $ $
1996
1995
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SUB-ADVISER. On behalf of the money market fund, FMR has entered into a
sub-advisory agreement with FMR Texas pursuant to which FMR Texas has
primary responsibility for providing portfolio investment management
services to the fund.
Under the sub-advisory agreement, dated March 22, 1994, which was approved
by shareholders on January 19, 1994, FMR pays FMR Texas fees equal to 50%
of the management fee payable to FMR under its management contract with the
fund. The fees paid to FMR Texas are not reduced by any voluntary or
mandatory expense reimbursements that may be in effect from time to time.
On behalf of the money market fund, for the fiscal years ended January 31,
1997, 1996, and 1995, FMR paid FMR Texas fees of $________, $_________ and
$________, respectively.
For the fiscal years ended January 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, no fees
were paid by FMR to FMR Texas on behalf of the bond funds.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS
The Trustees have approved Distribution and Service Plans on behalf of the
funds (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the Rule). The Rule provides in substance that a mutual fund may
not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is
primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of a fund except
pursuant to a plan approved on behalf of the fund under the Rule. The
Plans, as approved by the Trustees, allow the funds and FMR to incur
certain expenses that might be considered to constitute indirect payment by
the funds of distribution expenses.
Under each Plan, if the payment of management fees by the funds to FMR is
deemed to be indirect financing by the funds of the distribution of their
shares, such payment is authorized by the Plans. Each Plan also
specifically recognizes that FMR, either directly or through FDC, may use
its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without
limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection
with the offer and sale of shares of each fund. In addition, each Plan
provides that FMR may use its resources, including its management fee
revenues, to make payments to third parties that assist in selling shares
of each fund, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder
support services.
No third party payments were made in the fiscal year ended January 31,
1997.
Prior to approving each Plan, the Trustees carefully considered all
pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plan, and have
determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit
the fund and its shareholders. In particular, the Trustees noted that the
Plans do not authorize payments by a fund other than those made to FMR
under its management contract with the fund. To the extent that each Plan
gives FMR and FDC greater flexibility in connection with the distribution
of shares of each fund, additional sales of fund shares may result.
Furthermore, certain shareholder support services may be provided more
effectively under the Plans by local entities with whom shareholders have
other relationships.
Spartan New York Money Market's Plan was approved by shareholders on
January 19, 1994, in connection with a reorganization transaction on March
22, 1994, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Conversion. Spartan New York
Intermediate's Plan was approved by FMR as the then sole shareholder on
December 16, 1993, and Spartan New York Income's Plan was approved by
shareholders on September 19, 1990.
The Glass-Steagall Act generally prohibits federally and state chartered or
supervised banks from engaging in the business of underwriting, selling, or
distributing securities. Although the scope of this prohibition under the
Glass-Steagall Act has not been clearly defined by the courts or
appropriate regulatory agencies, FDC believes that the Glass-Steagall Act
should not preclude a bank from performing shareholder support services, or
servicing and recordkeeping functions. FDC intends to engage banks only to
perform such functions. However, changes in federal or state statutes and
regulations pertaining to the permissible activities of banks and their
affiliates or subsidiaries, as well as further judicial or administrative
decisions or interpretations, could prevent a bank from continuing to
perform all or a part of the contemplated services. If a bank were
prohibited from so acting, the Trustees would consider what actions, if
any, would be necessary to continue to provide efficient and effective
shareholder services. In such event, changes in the operation of the funds
might occur, including possible termination of any automatic investment or
redemption or other services then provided by the bank. It is not expected
that shareholders would suffer any adverse financial consequences as a
result of any of these occurrences. In addition, state securities laws on
this issue may differ from the interpretations of federal law expressed
herein, and banks and financial institutions may be required to register as
dealers pursuant to state law.
Each fund may execute portfolio transactions with, and purchase securities
issued by, depository institutions that receive payments under the Plans.
No preference for the instruments of such depository institutions will be
shown in the selection of investments.
CONTRACTS WITH FMR AFFILIATES
UMB Bank, n.a. (UMB) is each fund's custodian and transfer agent. UMB has
entered into sub-contracts with FSC, an affiliate of FMR, under the terms
of which FSC performs the processing activities associated with providing
transfer agent and shareholder servicing functions for each fund. Under
this arrangement, FSC receives an annual account fee and an asset-based fee
each based on account size and fund type for each retail account and
certain institutional accounts. With respect to certain institutional
retirement accounts, FSC receives an annual account fee and an asset-based
fee based on account type or fund type. These annual account fees are
subject to increase based on postal rate changes. FSC also collects small
account fees from certain accounts with balances of less than $2,500. UMB
has additional sub-contracts with FSC, pursuant to which FSC performs the
calculations necessary to determine each fund's NAV and dividends and
maintains each fund's accounting records. For pricing and bookkeeping
services, FSC receives a fee based on each fund's average net assets. UMB
is entitled to reimbursement from FMR for fees paid to FSC because FMR must
bear these costs pursuant to its management contract with each fund.
Each fund has a distribution agreement with FDC, a Massachusetts
corporation organized on July 18, 1960. FDC is a broker-dealer registered
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The distribution agreement calls
for FDC to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business,
to secure purchasers for shares of each fund, which are continuously
offered at net asset value. Promotional and administrative expenses in
connection with the offer and sale of shares are paid by FMR.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUSTS
TRUSTS' ORGANIZATION. Spartan New York Intermediate and Spartan New York
Income are funds (series) of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust (the
Massachusetts trust), an open-end management investment company organized
as a Massachusetts business trust on April 25, 1983. Currently, there are
four funds of the Massachusetts trust: Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Income Fund, Spartan New York Municipal Income Fund, Fidelity New
York Municipal Income Fund, and Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income
Fund. The Massachusetts trust's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees
to create additional funds.
Spartan New York Money Market is a fund (series) of Fidelity New York
Municipal Trust II (the Delaware trust), an open-end management investment
company organized as a Delaware business trust on June 20, 1991. Currently,
there are two funds of the Delaware trust: Spartan New York Municipal Money
Market Fund and Fidelity New York Municipal Money Market Fund. Spartan New
York Municipal Money Market Fund entered into an agreement to acquire all
of the assets of Spartan New York Municipal Money Market Fund, a fund of
Fidelity New York Municipal Trust, on March 22, 1994. The Delaware trust's
Trust Instrument permits the Trustees to create additional funds.
In the event that FMR ceases to be investment adviser to a trust or any of
its funds, the right of the trust or the fund to use the identifying names
"Fidelity" and "Spartan" may be withdrawn. There is a remote possibility
that one fund might become liable for any misstatement in its prospectus or
statement of additional information about another fund.
The assets of each trust received for the issue or sale of shares of each
of its funds and all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof,
subject only to the rights of creditors, are especially allocated to such
fund, and constitute the underlying assets of such fund. The underlying
assets of each fund are segregated on the books of account, and are to be
charged with the liabilities with respect to such fund and with a share of
the general expenses of their respective trusts. Expenses with respect to
the trusts are to be allocated in proportion to the asset value of their
respective funds, except where allocations of direct expense can otherwise
be fairly made. The officers of the trusts, subject to the general
supervision of the Boards of Trustees, have the power to determine which
expenses are allocable to a given fund, or which are general or allocable
to all of the funds of a certain trust. In the event of the dissolution or
liquidation of a trust, shareholders of each fund of that trust are
entitled to receive as a class the underlying assets of such fund available
for distribution.
SHAREHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY - MASSACHUSETTS TRUST. The Massachusetts
trust is an entity of the type commonly known as "Massachusetts business
trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a trust may, under
certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the
trust. The Declaration of Trust provides that the Massachusetts trust shall
not have any claim against shareholders except for the payment of the
purchase price of shares and requires that each agreement, obligation, or
instrument entered into or executed by the Massachusetts trust or its
Trustees shall include a provision limiting the obligations created thereby
to the Massachusetts trust and its assets. The Declaration of Trust
provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any
shareholders held personally liable for the obligations of the fund. The
Declaration of Trust also provides that each fund shall, upon request,
assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or
obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of
a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability
is limited to circumstances in which the fund itself would be unable to
meet its obligations. FMR believes that, in view of the above, the risk of
personal liability to shareholders is remote.
The Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trustees, if they have
exercised reasonable care, will not be liable for any neglect or
wrongdoing, but nothing in the Declaration of Trust protects Trustees
against any liability to which they would otherwise be subject by reason of
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of
the duties involved in the conduct of their office.
SHAREHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY - DELAWARE TRUST. The Delaware trust is a
business trust organized under Delaware law. Delaware law provides that
shareholders shall be entitled to the same limitations of personal
liability extended to stockholders of private corporations for profit. The
courts of some states, however, may decline to apply Delaware law on this
point. The Trust Instrument contains an express disclaimer of shareholder
liability for the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses of the
Delaware trust and requires that a disclaimer be given in each contract
entered into or executed by the Delaware trust or its Trustees. The Trust
Instrument provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any
shareholder or former shareholder held personally liable for the
obligations of the fund. The Trust Instrument also provides that each fund
shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any
shareholder for any act or obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment
thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on
account of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which
Delaware law does not apply, no contractual limitation of liability was in
effect, and the fund is unable to meet its obligations. FMR believes that,
in view of the above, the risk of personal liability to shareholders is
extremely remote.
The Trust Instrument further provides that the Trustees shall not be
personally liable to any person other than the Delaware trust or its
shareholders; moreover, the Trustees shall not be liable for any conduct
whatsoever, provided that Trustees are not protected against any liability
to which they would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance,
bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved
in the conduct of their office.
VOTING RIGHTS - BOTH TRUSTS. Each fund's capital consists of shares of
beneficial interest. As a shareholder , you receive one vote for each
dollar value of net asset value you own. The shares have no preemptive or
conversion rights; voting and dividend rights, the right of redemption, and
the privilege of exchange are described in the Prospectus. Shares are fully
paid and nonassessable, except as set forth under the respective
"Shareholder and Trustee Liability" headings above. Shareholders
representing 10% or more of a trust or one of its funds may, as set forth
in the Declaration of Trust or Trust Instrument, call meetings of the trust
or fund for any purpose related to the trust or fund, as the case may be,
including, in the case of a meeting of an entire trust, the purpose on
voting on removal of one or more Trustees.
A trust or any fund may be terminated upon the sale of its assets to (or,
in the case of the Delaware trust and its funds, merger with) another
open-end management investment company or series thereof, or upon
liquidation and distribution of its assets. Generally such terminations
must be approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the trust or the
fund, as determined by the current value of each shareholder's investment
in the fund or trust; however, the Trustees of the Delaware trust may,
without prior shareholder approval, change the form of the organization of
the Delaware trust by merger, consolidation, or incorporation. If not so
terminated or reorganized, the trusts and their funds will continue
indefinitely.
Under the Trust Instrument, the Trustees may, without shareholder vote,
cause the Delaware trust to merge or consolidate into one or more trusts,
partnerships, or corporations, so long as the surviving entity is an
open-end management investment company that will succeed to or assume the
Delaware trust registration statement, or cause the Delaware trust to be
incorporated under Delaware law. Each fund may also invest all of its
assets in another investment company.
CUSTODIAN. UMB Bank, n.a., 1010 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, is
custodian of the assets of the fund(s). The custodian is responsible for
the safekeeping of a fund's assets and the appointment of any subcustodian
banks and clearing agencies. The custodian takes no part in determining the
investment policies of a fund or in deciding which securities are purchased
or sold by a fund. However, a fund may invest in obligations of the
custodian and may purchase securities from or sell securities to the
custodian.
FMR, its officers and directors, its affiliated companies, and the Board of
Trustees may, from time to time, conduct transactions with various banks,
including banks serving as custodians for certain funds advised by FMR.
Transactions that have occurred to date include mortgages and personal and
general business loans. In the judgment of FMR, the terms and conditions of
those transactions were not influenced by existing or potential custodial
or other fund relationships.
AUDITOR. Price Waterhouse LLP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
serves as the funds' independent accountant. The auditor examines financial
statements for the funds and provides other audit, tax, and related
services.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Each fund's financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1997, and the report of the auditor thereon ,
are included in the funds' Annual Report, which is a separate report
supplied with this Statement of Additional Information. Each fund's
financial statements, financial highlights, and the report of the
auditor thereon are incorporated herein by reference.
APPENDIX
DOLLAR-WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY is derived by multiplying the value of
each investment by the time remaining to its maturity, adding these
calculations, and then dividing the total by the value of the fund's
portfolio. An obligation's maturity is typically determined on a stated
final maturity basis, although there are some exceptions to this rule.
For example, if it is probable that the issuer of an instrument will take
advantage of a maturity-shortening device, such as a call, refunding, or
redemption provision, the date on which the instrument will probably be
called, refunded, or redeemed may be considered to be its maturity date.
When a municipal bond issuer has committed to call an issue of bonds and
has established an independent escrow account that is sufficient to, and is
pledged to, refund that issue, the number of days to maturity for the
prerefunded bond is considered to be the number of days to the announced
call date of the bonds.
The descriptions that follow are examples of eligible ratings for the
funds. A fund may, however, consider the ratings for other types of
investments and the ratings assigned by other rating organizations when
determining the eligibility of a particular investment.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL
NOTES:
Moody's ratings for state and municipal and other short-term obligations
will be designated Moody's Investment Grade (MIG, or VMIG for variable rate
obligations). This distinction is in recognition of the difference between
short-term credit risk and long-term credit risk. Factors affecting the
liquidity of the borrower and short-term cyclical elements are critical in
short-term ratings, while other factors of major importance in bond risk,
long-term secular trends for example, may be less important in the short
run. Symbols used will be as follows:
MIG-1/VMIG-1 - This designation denotes best quality. There is present
strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support, or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG-2/VMIG-2 - This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection
are ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
MIG-3/VMIG-3 - This designation denotes favorable quality. All security
elements are accounted for, but there is lacking the undeniable strength of
the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be narrow and
market access for refinancing is likely to be less well established.
MIG-4/VMIG-4 - This designation denotes adequate quality. Protection
commonly regarded as required of an investment security is present and,
although not distinctly or predominantly speculative, there is specific
risk.
DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL NOTES:
SP-1 - Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined
to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+)
designation.
SP-2 - Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some
vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of
the notes.
SP-3 - Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS:
AAA - Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to
as "gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an
exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various
protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized
are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such
issues.
AA - Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally
known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because
margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or
fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may
be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat
larger than the Aaa securities.
A - Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes
and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving
security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may
be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the
future.
BAA - Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium-grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest
payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain
protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable
over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment
characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.
BA - Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements;
their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of
interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well
safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of
position characterizes bonds in this class.
B - Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance
of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
CAA - Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to
principal or interest.
CA - Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative
in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked
short-comings.
C - Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds and issues
so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever
attaining any real investment standing.
There are nine basic rating categories for long-term obligations. They
range from AAA (highest quality) to C (lowest quality). Those bonds within
the AA, A, BAA, BA and B categories that Moody's believes possess the
strongest credit attributes within those categories are designated by the
symbols AA1, A1, BAA1, BA1 and B1.
DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD & POOR'S MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS:
AAA - Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's
to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is
extremely strong.
AA - Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the higher-rated issues only in small degree.
A - Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal,
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes
in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated
categories.
BBB - Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated
categories.
BB - Debt rate BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt
that is assigned an actual or implied BBB- rating.
B - Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has
the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual
or implied BB or BB- rating.
CCC - Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default,
and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal.
In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, it is
not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The
CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied B or B- rating.
CC - Debt rated CC is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.
C - The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may
be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed but
debt service payments are continued.
CI - The rating CI is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is
being paid.
D - Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even
if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that
such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating will also
be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments
are jeopardized.
The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus or
minus to show relative standing within the major rating categories.
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 24. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Not applicable.
(b) Exhibits
(1) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated March 17, 1994, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 33.
(2) By-Laws of the Trust, as amended, are incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2(a) to Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No.
2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) (a) Management Contract between Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Income Fund) and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated
December 17, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(a) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 30.
(b) Management Contract between Fidelity New York Tax-Free High Yield
Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund) and
Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated February 1, 1994, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(b) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 35.
(c) Management Contract between Fidelity New York Tax-Free Insured
Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income
Fund) and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated February 1, 1994,
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(c) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 35.
(d) Management Contract between Spartan New York Municipal High Yield
Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York Municipal Income Fund) and
Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated January 18, 1990, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(d) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 33.
(6) (a) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity New York Tax-Free
Insured Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York Insured Municipal
Income Fund) and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated April 1, 1987, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(a) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 33.
(b) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity New York Tax-Free
High Yield Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York Municipal Income
Fund) and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated April 1, 1987, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(b) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 33.
(c) Amendment to General Distribution Agreements between Fidelity New
York Tax-Free Insured Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York
Insured Municipal Income Fund) and Fidelity Distributors Corporation and
Fidelity New York Tax-Free High Yield Portfolio (currently known as
Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund) and Fidelity Distributors
Corporation, dated January 1, 1988, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 6(c) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33.
(d) General Distribution Agreement between Spartan New York Municipal
High Yield Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York Municipal Income
Fund) and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated January 18, 1990, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(d) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 33.
(e) General Distribution Agreement between Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York Intermediate
Municipal Income Fund) and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated
December 17, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(f) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 30.
(f) Amendments to the General Distribution Agreement between the
Registrant and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated March 14, 1996 and
July 15, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(a) of
Fidelity Court Street Trust's Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 (File No.
2-58774).
(7) (a) Retirement Plan for Non-Interested Person
Trustees, Directors or General Partners, as amended on November 16, 1995,
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 7(a) of Fidelity Select
Portfolio's (File No. 2-69972) Post-Effective Amendment No. 54.
(b) The Fee Deferrral Plan for Non-Interested Person Directors and
Trustees of the Fidelity Funds, effective as of December 1, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 7(b) of Fidelity School Street
Trust's (File No. 2-57167) Post-Effective Amendment No. 47.
(8) (a) Custodian Agreement, Appendix B, and Appendix C, dated December 1,
1994, between UMB Bank, n.a. and the Registrant is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 8 of Fidelity California Municipal Trust's
Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 (File No. 2-83367).
(b) Appendix A, dated October 17, 1996, to the Custodian Agreement, dated
December 1, 1994, between UMB Bank n.a. and the Registrant is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 8(a) of Fidelity Court Street Trust's
Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 (File No. 2-58774).
(9) Not applicable.
(10) Not applicable.
(11) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable.
(13) Not applicable.
(14) (a) Fidelity Individual Retirement Account Custodial Agreement and
Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(a) of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No.
2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(b) Fidelity Institutional Individual Retirement Account Custodial
Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 14(d) of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File
No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(c) National Financial Services Corporation Individual Retirement Account
Custodial Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(h) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(d) Fidelity Portfolio Advisory Services Individual Retirement Account
Custodial Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(i) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(e) Fidelity 403(b)(7) Custodial Account Agreement, as currently in
effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(e) of Fidelity
Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(f) National Financial Services Corporation Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(k) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(g) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement Profit Sharing/401K Plan, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(l)
of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87.
(h) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement Money Purchase Pension Plan, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(m)
of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87.
(i) Fidelity Investments Section 403(b)(7) Individual Custodial Account
Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 14(f) of Fidelity Commonwealth Trust's (File
No. 2-52322) Post Effective Amendment No. 57.
(j) Plymouth Investments Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Trust
Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 14(o) of Fidelity Commonwealth Trust's (File No. 2-52322) Post
Effective Amendment No. 57.
(k) The Fidelity Prototype Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Trust Basic
Plan Document and Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(d) of Fidelity Securities
Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(l) The Institutional Prototype Plan Basic Plan Document, Standardized
Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized Adoption Agreement, as currently
in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(o) of Fidelity
Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(m) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement 100SM Profit Sharing/401(k) Basic
Plan Document, Standardized Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized
Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(f) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601)
Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(n) The Fidelity Investments 401(a) Prototype Plan for Tax-Exempt
Employers Basic Plan Document, Standardized Profit Sharing Plan Adoption
Agreement, Non-Standardized Discretionary Contribution Plan No. 002
Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized Discretionary Contribution Plan
No. 003 Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 14(g) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No.
2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(o) Fidelity Investments 403(b) Sample Plan Basic Plan Document and
Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(p) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601)
Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(p) Fidelity Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(c)
of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment
No. 33.
(15) (a) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity
New York Tax-Free High Yield Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New
York Municipal Income Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
15(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33.
(b) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity New
York Tax-Free Insured Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York
Insured Municipal Income Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 15(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33.
(c) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Spartan New
York Municipal High Yield Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York
Municipal Income Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 15(c)
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33.
(d) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Spartan New
York Intermediate Municipal Portfolio (currently known as Spartan New York
Intermediate Municipal Income Fund) is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 15(e) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28.
(16) (a) A schedule for the computation of performance calculations for
Fidelity New York Tax-Free Insured Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity
New York Insured Municipal Income Fund) on behalf of the trust is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 16(a) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 36.
(b) A schedule for computation of adjusted NAVs for Fidelity New York
Tax-Free Insured Portfolio (currently known as Fidelity New York Insured
Municipal Income Fund) on behalf of the trust is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 16(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33.
(17) Not applicable.
(18) Not applicable.
Item 25. Persons Controlled by or under Common Control with Registrant
The Registrant's Board of Trustees is the same as the boards of other
funds advised by FMR, each of which has Fidelity Management & Research
Company as its investment adviser. In addition, the officers of these
funds are substantially identical. Nonetheless, Registrant takes the
position that it is not under common control with these other funds since
the power residing in the respective boards and officers arises as the
result of an official position with the respective funds.
Item 26. Number of Holders of Securities
November 30, 1996
Title of Class: Shares of Beneficial Interest
Name of Series Number of Record Holders
Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income Fund 8,488
Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund 10,596
Spartan New York Municipal Income Fund 5,316
Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income Fund 984
Item 27. Indemnification
Article XI, Section 2 of the Declaration of Trust sets forth the
reasonable and fair means for determining whether indemnification shall be
provided to any past or present Trustee or officer. It states that the
Registrant shall indemnify any present or past Trustee or officer to the
fullest extent permitted by law against liability and all expenses
reasonably incurred by him in connection with any claim, action, suit, or
proceeding in which he is involved by virtue of his service as a Trustee,
an officer, or both. Additionally, amounts paid or incurred in settlement
of such matters are covered by this indemnification. Indemnification will
not be provided in certain circumstances, however. These include instances
of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, and reckless disregard
of the duties involved in the conduct of the particular office involved.
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Distribution Agreement, the Registrant
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Distributor and each of its
directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls the
Distributor within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any
loss, liability, claim, damages or expense arising by reason of any person
acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration
statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder
reports or other information filed or made public by the Registrant
included a materially misleading statement or omission. However, the
Registrant does not agree to indemnify the Distributor or hold it harmless
to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and
in conformity with, information furnished to the Registrant by or on behalf
of the Distributor. The Registrant does not agree to indemnify the parties
against any liability to which they would be subject by reason of willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, and reckless disregard of the
obligations and duties under the Distribution Agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement by which Fidelity Service Company ("Service") is
appointed sub-transfer agent, the Transfer Agent agrees to indemnify
Service for its losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses to the
extent the Transfer Agent is entitled to and receives indemnification from
the Registrant for the same events. Under the Transfer Agency Agreement,
the Registrant agrees to indemnify and hold the Transfer Agent harmless
against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses resulting
from:
(1) any claim, demand, action or suit brought by any person other than the
Registrant, which names the Transfer Agent and/or the Registrant as a party
and is not based on and does not result from the Transfer Agent's willful
misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of its duties, and
arises out of or in connection with the Transfer Agent's performance under
the Transfer Agency Agreement; or
(2) any claim, demand, action or suit (except to the extent contributed to
by the Transfer Agent's willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or
reckless disregard of its duties) which results from the negligence of the
Registrant, or from the Transfer Agent's acting upon any instruction(s)
reasonably believed by it to have been executed or communicated by any
person duly authorized by the Registrant, or as a result of the Transfer
Agent's acting in reliance upon advice reasonably believed by the Transfer
Agent to have been given by counsel for the Registrant, or as a result of
the Transfer Agent's acting in reliance upon any instrument or stock
certificate reasonably believed by it to have been genuine and signed,
countersigned or executed by the proper person.
Item 28. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser
(1) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY (FMR)
FMR serves as investment adviser to a number of other investment
companies. The directors and officers of the Adviser have held, during the
past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
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Edward C. Johnson 3d Chairman of the Executive Committee of FMR;
President and Chief Executive Officer of FMR Corp.;
Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR, FMR
Corp., FMR Texas Inc., FMR (U.K.) Inc., and FMR
(Far East) Inc.; Chairman of the Board and
Representative Director of Fidelity Investments Japan
Limited; President and Trustee of funds advised by
FMR.
J. Gary Burkhead President and Director of FMR, FMR Texas Inc., FMR
(U.K.) Inc., and FMR (Far East) Inc.; Managing
Director of FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President and
Trustee of funds advised by FMR.
Peter S. Lynch Vice Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR.
Marta Amieva Vice President of FMR.
Dwight D. Churchill Vice President of FMR.
John D. Crumrine Assistant Treasurer of FMR, FMR (U.K.) Inc., FMR
(Far East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice President
and Treasurer of FMR Corp.
William Danoff Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Scott E. DeSano Vice President of FMR.
Craig P. Dinsell Vice President of FMR.
Penelope Dobkin Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
George C. Domolky Vice President of FMR.
Larry A. Domash Vice President of FMR.
Bettina Doulton Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Margaret L. Eagle Vice President of FMR and a fund advised by FMR.
Richard B. Fentin Senior Vice President of FMR and Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Gregory Fraser Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Jay Freedman Assistant Clerk of FMR; Clerk of FMR Corp., FMR
(U.K.) Inc., and FMR (Far East) Inc.; Secretary of
FMR Texas Inc.
Robert Gervis Vice President of FMR.
David L. Glancy Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Kevin E. Grant Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Michael S. Gray Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Lawrence Greenberg Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Barry A. Greenfield Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Boyce I. Greer Vice President of FMR.
Bart Grenier Vice President of FMR.
Robert Haber Vice President of FMR.
Richard C. Habermann Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of funds
advised by FMR.
William J. Hayes Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of
Equity funds advised by FMR.
Richard Hazlewood Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Fred L. Henning Jr. Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of
Fixed-Income funds advised by FMR.
John R. Hickling Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert F. Hill Vice President of FMR; Director of Technical
Research.
Curt Hollingsworth Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Abigail P. Johnson Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Stephen P. Jonas Vice President of FMR; Treasurer of FMR, FMR
(U.K.) Inc., FMR (Far East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.
David B. Jones Vice President of FMR.
Steven Kaye Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Francis V. Knox Vice President of FMR; Compliance Officer of FMR
(U.K.) Inc.
David P. Kurrasch Vice President of FMR.
Robert A. Lawrence Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of High
Income funds advised by FMR.
Alan Leifer Vice President of FMR.
Harris Leviton Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Bradford E. Lewis Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Arthur S. Loring Senior Vice President, Clerk, and General Counsel of
FMR; Vice President/Legal, and Assistant Clerk of
FMR Corp.; Secretary of funds advised by FMR.
Richard R. Mace Jr. Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Malcolm W. MacNaught II Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert H. Morrison Vice President of FMR; Director of Equity Trading.
David L. Murphy Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Andrew S. Offit Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Jacques Perold Vice President of FMR.
Anne Punzak Vice President of FMR.
Kenneth A. Rathgeber Vice President of FMR; Treasurer of funds advised by
FMR.
Lee H. Sandwen Vice President of FMR.
Patricia A. Satterthwaite Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Thomas T. Soviero Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Richard Spillane Vice President of FMR; Senior Vice President and
Director of Operations and Compliance of FMR (U.K.)
Inc.
Robert E. Stansky Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Thomas Sweeney Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Beth F. Terrana Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Yoko Tilley Vice President of FMR.
Joel C. Tillinghast Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert Tuckett Vice President of FMR.
Jennifer Uhrig Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
George A. Vanderheiden Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of funds
advised by FMR.
</TABLE>
Item 29. Principal Underwriters
(a) Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) acts as distributor for most
funds advised by FMR.
(b)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices
Business Address* With Underwriter With Registrant
Edward C. Johnson 3d Director Trustee and President
Michael Mlinac Director None
Mark Peterson Director None
Neal Litvack President None
Arthur S. Loring Vice President and Clerk Secretary
Caron Ketchum Treasurer and Controller None
Gary Greenstein Assistant Treasurer None
Jay Freedman Assistant Clerk None
Linda Holland Compliance Officer None
* 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA
(c) Not applicable.
Item 30. Location of Accounts and Records
All accounts, books, and other documents required to be maintained by
Section 31a of the 1940 Act and the Rules promulgated thereunder are
maintained by Fidelity Management & Research Company or Fidelity Service
Company, Inc., 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109, or the funds'
custodian UMB Bank, n.a., 1010 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO.
Item 31. Management Services
Not applicable.
Item 32. Undertakings
The Registrant on behalf of Fidelity New York Municipal Income Fund,
Fidelity New York Insured Municipal Income Fund, Spartan New York Municipal
Income Fund, and Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal Income Fund,
provided the information required by Item 5A is contained in the annual
report, undertakes to furnish each person to whom a prospectus has been
delivered, upon their request and without charge, a copy of the
Registrant's latest annual report to shareholders.
The Registrant undertakes for Spartan New York Intermediate Municipal
Income Fund: (1) to call a meeting of shareholders for the purpose of
voting upon the question of removal of a trustee or trustees, when
requested to do so by record holders of not less than 10% of its
outstanding shares; and (2) to assist in communications with other
shareholders pursuant to Section 16(c) (1) and (2), whenever shareholders
meeting the qualifications set forth in Section 16 (c) seek the opportunity
to communicate with other shareholders with a view toward requesting a
meeting.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Boston, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 6th day of January 1997.
FIDELITY NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TRUST
By /s/Edward C. Johnson 3d (dagger)
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
(Signature) (Title) (Date)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d (dagger) President and Trustee January 6, 1997
Edward C. Johnson 3d (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/Kenneth A. Rathgeber * Treasurer January 6, 1997
Kenneth A. Rathgeber
/s/J. Gary Burkhead Trustee January 6, 1997
J. Gary Burkhead
/s/Ralph F. Cox ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Ralph F. Cox
/s/Phyllis Burke Davis ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Phyllis Burke Davis
/s/E. Bradley Jones ** Trustee January 6, 1997
E. Bradley Jones
/s/Donald J. Kirk ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Donald J. Kirk
/s/Peter S. Lynch ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Peter S. Lynch
/s/Marvin L. Mann ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Marvin L. Mann
/s/William O. McCoy ** Trustee January 6, 1997
William O. McCoy
/s/Gerald C. McDonough ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Gerald C. McDonough
/s/Thomas R. Williams ** Trustee January 6, 1997
Thomas R. Williams
</TABLE>
(dagger) Signatures affixed by J.Gary Burkhead pursuant to a power of
attorney dated January 3, 1997 and filed herewith.
* Signature affixed by John H. Costello pursuant to a power of attorney
dated December 19, 1996 and filed herewith.
** Signature affixed by Robert C. Hacker pursuant to a power of attorney
dated December 19, 1996 and filed herewith.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned President and Director, Trustee, or General Partner, as
the case may be, of the following investment companies:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Government Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Plans Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fund, L.P.
Portfolio, L.P. Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Financial Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund II
</TABLE>
plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as President and Director, Trustee, or
General Partner (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint
J. Gary Burkhead my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, and with full power to him to sign for me and in my name in
the appropriate capacity, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form
N-1A, Form N-8A, Form N-8B-2, or any successor thereto, any and all
subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective
Amendments to said Registration Statements on Form N-1A or any successor
thereto, any Registration Statements on Form N-14, and any supplements or
other instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such
things in my name and behalf in connection therewith as said
attorney-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate, to comply with the
provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorney-in-fact or
his substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of
attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after January 3, 1997.
WITNESS my hand on the date set forth below.
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d January 3, 1997
Edward C. Johnson 3d
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned Treasurer and principal financial and accounting
officer of the following investment companies:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Government Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Portfolio, L.P. Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
</TABLE>
plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as President and Director, Trustee, or
General Partner (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint
John H. Costello and John E. Ferris each of them singly my true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with full power to
each of them to sign for me and in my name in the appropriate capacity, all
Registration Statements of the Funds on Form N-1A, Form N-8A or any
successor thereto, any and all subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective
Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said Registration Statements on
Form N-1A or any successor thereto, any Registration Statements on Form
N-14, and any supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, and
generally to do all such things in my name and behalf in connection
therewith as said attorneys-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate, to
comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said
attorneys-in-fact or their substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or
after January 1, 1997.
WITNESS my hand on the date set forth below.
/s/Kenneth A. Rathgeber__________ December 19, 1996
Kenneth A. Rathgeber
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned Directors, Trustees, or General Partners, as the case
may be, of the following investment companies:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Government Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Portfolio, L.P. Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
</TABLE>
plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as Directors, Trustees, or General Partners
(collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint Arthur J. Brown,
Arthur C. Delibert, Stephanie A. Djinis, Robert C. Hacker, Thomas M.
Leahey, Richard M. Phillips, and Dana L. Platt, each of them singly, our
true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and
with full power to each of them, to sign for us and in our names in the
appropriate capacities, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form
N-1A, Form N-8A or any successor thereto, any and all subsequent
Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said
Registration Statements on Form N-1A or any successor thereto, any
Registration Statements on Form N-14, and any supplements or other
instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such things in
our names and behalf in connection therewith as said attorneys-in-fact
deems necessary or appropriate, to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and all
related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hereby
ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact or their substitutes may
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is
effective for all documents filed on or after January 1, 1997.
WITNESS our hands on this nineteenth day of December, 1996.
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d___________ /s/Peter S. Lynch________________
Edward C. Johnson 3d Peter S. Lynch
/s/J. Gary Burkhead_______________ /s/William O. McCoy______________
J. Gary Burkhead William O. McCoy
/s/Ralph F. Cox __________________ /s/Gerald C. McDonough___________
Ralph F. Cox Gerald C. McDonough
/s/Phyllis Burke Davis_____________ /s/Marvin L. Mann________________
Phyllis Burke Davis Marvin L. Mann
/s/E. Bradley Jones________________ /s/Thomas R. Williams ____________
E. Bradley Jones Thomas R. Williams
/s/Donald J. Kirk __________________
Donald J. Kirk
