SUPPLEMENT TO THE FIDELITY ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A, CLASS T,
CLASS B AND CLASS C NOVEMBER 30, 1997 ANNUAL REPORT
The following information replaces similar information found in
"Performance: The Bottom Line" on pages 8 and 9.
FIDELITY ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 19.09% 132.62% 762.19%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 14.09% 130.62% 762.19%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 19.09% 18.39% 24.04%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 14.09% 18.19% 24.04%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
Fidelity Adv Equity Growth - CL B S&P 500 Index
$86,219
$55,623
$
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class B on November 30,
1987. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the
investment would have been $86,219 - a 762.19% increase on the initial
investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same
period. With dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
The following information replaces similar information found in
"Performance: The Bottom Line"
on pages 10 and 11.
FIDELITY ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REPLACES THE FIRST QUESTION
AND ANSWER FOUND IN "FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S
OVERVIEW" ON PAGE 12.
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, JENNIFER?
A. FOR THE 12 MONTHS THAT ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 1997, THE FUND'S CLASS A,
CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES
RETURNED 19.73%, 19.81%, 19.09% AND
19.08%, RESPECTIVELY. THE GROWTH FUNDS
AVERAGE RETURNED 22.00% DURING THIS
TIME, ACCORDING TO LIPPER ANALYTICAL
SERVICES. THE STANDARD & POOR'S 500
INDEX HAD A 12-MONTH RETURN OF 28.51%.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 19.08% 132.62% 762.17%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 18.08% 132.62% 762.17%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 19.08% 18.39% 24.04%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 18.08% 18.39% 24.04%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
Fidelity Adv Equity Growth - CL C S&P 500 Index
$86,217
$55,623
$
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class C on November 30,
1987. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the
investment would have been $86,217 - a 762.17% increase on the initial
investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same
period. With dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
EQUITY GROWTH
FUND - CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 12 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 15 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 16 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUE.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 27 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 36 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 45 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 46
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 47
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class A shares took place on September
3, 1996. Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee that is reflected in
returns after September 3, 1996. Returns between September 10, 1992
(the date Class T shares were first offered) and September 3, 1996 are
those of Class T and reflect Class T shares' 0.50% 12b-1 fee (0.65%
prior to January 1, 1996). Returns prior to September 10, 1992 are
those of the Institutional Class, the original class of the fund,
which does not bear a 12b-1 fee. Had Class A shares' 12b-1 fee been
reflected, returns prior to September 10, 1992 would have been lower.
Effective August 1, 1997, the maximum 5.25% sales charge on Class A
shares was increased to 5.75%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain
class expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A 19.73% 133.83% 766.65%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A 12.84% 120.38% 716.82%
(INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 150.41% 456.23%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 118.19% 390.30%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class A's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year, five years or 10
years. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5%
return over the past year, the value of your investment would be
$1,050. You can compare Class A's returns to those of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common
stocks. To measure how Class A's performance stacked up against its
peers, you can compare it to the growth funds average, which reflects
the performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents
a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A 19.73% 18.52% 24.10%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS A 12.84% 17.12% 23.37%
(INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 20.15% 18.69%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 16.55% 16.76%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class A's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class A had performed at a constant
rate each year.
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971210 115232 S00000000000001
FA Equity Growth -CL A S&P 500
00245 SP001
1987/11/30 9425.00 10000.00
1987/12/31 11070.70 10761.00
1988/01/31 11040.17 11214.04
1988/02/29 11701.56 11736.61
1988/03/31 11874.54 11373.95
1988/04/30 11742.27 11500.20
1988/05/31 11660.86 11600.25
1988/06/30 12698.74 12132.71
1988/07/31 12444.36 12086.60
1988/08/31 11894.89 11675.66
1988/09/30 12556.29 12173.04
1988/10/31 12424.01 12511.45
1988/11/30 12230.68 12332.54
1988/12/31 12794.47 12548.36
1989/01/31 13802.64 13466.90
1989/02/28 13813.03 13131.57
1989/03/31 14270.35 13437.54
1989/04/30 15216.16 14134.94
1989/05/31 16525.75 14707.41
1989/06/30 15912.53 14623.58
1989/07/31 17003.86 15944.09
1989/08/31 17669.04 16256.59
1989/09/30 18157.54 16189.94
1989/10/31 17928.88 15814.33
1989/11/30 18001.64 16136.94
1989/12/31 18531.68 16524.23
1990/01/31 16830.76 15415.45
1990/02/28 17508.75 15614.31
1990/03/31 18531.68 16028.09
1990/04/30 18162.95 15627.39
1990/05/31 20744.06 17151.06
1990/06/30 20922.48 17034.43
1990/07/31 20327.75 16979.92
1990/08/31 17734.75 15444.94
1990/09/30 16271.72 14692.77
1990/10/31 16473.93 14629.59
1990/11/30 18496.00 15574.66
1990/12/31 19816.29 16009.20
1991/01/31 22694.77 16707.20
1991/02/28 24740.62 17901.76
1991/03/31 27167.11 18334.98
1991/04/30 27071.95 18378.99
1991/05/31 28487.40 19172.96
1991/06/30 26120.39 18294.84
1991/07/31 28237.62 19147.38
1991/08/31 29760.12 19601.17
1991/09/30 29831.48 19273.83
1991/10/31 29914.75 19532.10
1991/11/30 28879.92 18744.96
1991/12/31 32638.94 20889.38
1992/01/31 33552.87 20500.84
1992/02/29 33725.34 20767.35
1992/03/31 32133.27 20362.38
1992/04/30 31469.91 20961.04
1992/05/31 31323.97 21063.75
1992/06/30 30289.13 20749.90
1992/07/31 31350.51 21598.57
1992/08/31 30594.27 21155.80
1992/09/30 31164.77 21405.44
1992/10/31 32796.64 21480.36
1992/11/30 34932.66 22212.84
1992/12/31 35867.67 22486.05
1993/01/31 36871.94 22674.94
1993/02/28 35909.12 22983.32
1993/03/31 37034.67 23468.26
1993/04/30 36410.87 22900.33
1993/05/31 38512.80 23514.06
1993/06/30 38661.97 23582.25
1993/07/31 37997.49 23487.92
1993/08/31 39380.70 24378.11
1993/09/30 40533.37 24190.40
1993/10/31 41021.56 24691.14
1993/11/30 40004.50 24456.58
1993/12/31 41195.48 24752.50
1994/01/31 42633.14 25594.09
1994/02/28 42276.91 24900.49
1994/03/31 40552.78 23814.83
1994/04/30 40980.25 24119.66
1994/05/31 40723.77 24515.22
1994/06/30 38942.64 23914.60
1994/07/31 39769.08 24699.00
1994/08/31 41564.46 25711.65
1994/09/30 40709.52 25081.72
1994/10/31 42034.68 25646.06
1994/11/30 40638.27 24712.03
1994/12/31 40830.78 25078.51
1995/01/31 40470.84 25728.79
1995/02/28 42025.75 26731.44
1995/03/31 43609.46 27520.29
1995/04/30 45495.51 28330.76
1995/05/31 47064.81 29463.14
1995/06/30 50649.74 30147.57
1995/07/31 54421.84 31147.26
1995/08/31 54983.33 31225.44
1995/09/30 56523.85 32543.16
1995/10/31 56235.90 32426.98
1995/11/30 57344.49 33850.52
1995/12/31 56811.61 34502.48
1996/01/31 58141.34 35676.95
1996/02/29 59435.74 36007.67
1996/03/31 59846.90 36354.43
1996/04/30 61628.60 36890.29
1996/05/31 63288.47 37841.69
1996/06/30 62481.38 37985.87
1996/07/31 58689.55 36307.65
1996/08/31 60060.09 37073.38
1996/09/30 64095.57 39159.87
1996/10/31 64400.13 40239.90
1996/11/30 68222.42 43281.64
1996/12/31 66022.27 42424.23
1997/01/31 69972.53 45074.89
1997/02/28 68360.69 45428.28
1997/03/31 64552.34 43561.63
1997/04/30 67823.42 46162.26
1997/05/31 72611.51 48972.62
1997/06/30 75598.14 51166.59
1997/07/31 81302.77 55237.92
1997/08/31 78079.10 52143.49
1997/09/30 82582.75 54999.39
1997/10/31 79374.89 53162.41
1997/11/28 81682.02 55623.30
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971210 115237 R00000000000123
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class A on November 30,
1987, and the current maximum 5.75% sales charge was paid. As the
chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would
have grown to $81,682 - a 716.82% increase on the initial investment.
For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With
dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS T
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class T shares took place on September
10, 1992. Class T shares bear a 0.50% 12b-1 fee (0.65% prior to
January 1, 1996) that is reflected in returns after September 10,
1992. Returns prior to that date are those of the Institutional Class,
the original class of the fund, which does not bear a 12b-1 fee. Had
Class T shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to September
10, 1992 would have been lower. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain
class expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS T 19.81% 134.04% 767.43%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS T 15.62% 125.84% 737.07%
(INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 150.41% 456.23%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 118.19% 390.30%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class T's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year, five years or 10
years. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5%
return over the past year, the value of your investment would be
$1,050. You can compare Class T's returns to those of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common
stocks. To measure how Class T's performance stacked up against its
peers, you can compare it to the growth funds average, which reflects
the performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents
a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS T 19.81% 18.54% 24.11%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS T 15.62% 17.70% 23.67%
(INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 20.15% 18.69%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 16.55% 16.76%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class T's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class T had performed at a constant
rate each year.
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971210 115346 S00000000000001
FA Equity Growth -CL T S&P 500
00286 SP001
1987/11/30 9650.00 10000.00
1987/12/31 11334.98 10761.00
1988/01/31 11303.73 11214.04
1988/02/29 11980.91 11736.61
1988/03/31 12158.02 11373.95
1988/04/30 12022.58 11500.20
1988/05/31 11939.24 11600.25
1988/06/30 13001.89 12132.71
1988/07/31 12741.44 12086.60
1988/08/31 12178.86 11675.66
1988/09/30 12856.04 12173.04
1988/10/31 12720.60 12511.45
1988/11/30 12522.66 12332.54
1988/12/31 13099.90 12548.36
1989/01/31 14132.15 13466.90
1989/02/28 14142.79 13131.57
1989/03/31 14611.02 13437.54
1989/04/30 15579.41 14134.94
1989/05/31 16920.27 14707.41
1989/06/30 16292.41 14623.58
1989/07/31 17409.78 15944.09
1989/08/31 18090.85 16256.59
1989/09/30 18591.01 16189.94
1989/10/31 18356.89 15814.33
1989/11/30 18431.38 16136.94
1989/12/31 18974.08 16524.23
1990/01/31 17232.56 15415.45
1990/02/28 17926.73 15614.31
1990/03/31 18974.08 16028.09
1990/04/30 18596.55 15627.39
1990/05/31 21239.28 17151.06
1990/06/30 21421.96 17034.43
1990/07/31 20813.03 16979.92
1990/08/31 18158.12 15444.94
1990/09/30 16660.17 14692.77
1990/10/31 16867.20 14629.59
1990/11/30 18937.54 15574.66
1990/12/31 20289.36 16009.20
1991/01/31 23236.55 16707.20
1991/02/28 25331.25 17901.76
1991/03/31 27815.66 18334.98
1991/04/30 27718.23 18378.99
1991/05/31 29167.47 19172.96
1991/06/30 26743.95 18294.84
1991/07/31 28911.72 19147.38
1991/08/31 30470.57 19601.17
1991/09/30 30543.64 19273.83
1991/10/31 30628.89 19532.10
1991/11/30 29569.36 18744.96
1991/12/31 33418.12 20889.38
1992/01/31 34353.87 20500.84
1992/02/29 34530.46 20767.35
1992/03/31 32900.38 20362.38
1992/04/30 32221.18 20961.04
1992/05/31 32071.76 21063.75
1992/06/30 31012.21 20749.90
1992/07/31 32098.93 21598.57
1992/08/31 31324.64 21155.80
1992/09/30 31908.75 21405.44
1992/10/31 33579.58 21480.36
1992/11/30 35766.60 22212.84
1992/12/31 36723.93 22486.05
1993/01/31 37752.17 22674.94
1993/02/28 36766.37 22983.32
1993/03/31 37918.79 23468.26
1993/04/30 37280.10 22900.33
1993/05/31 39432.21 23514.06
1993/06/30 39584.94 23582.25
1993/07/31 38904.59 23487.92
1993/08/31 40320.82 24378.11
1993/09/30 41501.01 24190.40
1993/10/31 42000.86 24691.14
1993/11/30 40959.51 24456.58
1993/12/31 42178.93 24752.50
1994/01/31 43650.91 25594.09
1994/02/28 43286.18 24900.49
1994/03/31 41520.88 23814.83
1994/04/30 41958.56 24119.66
1994/05/31 41695.95 24515.22
1994/06/30 39872.30 23914.60
1994/07/31 40718.48 24699.00
1994/08/31 42556.72 25711.65
1994/09/30 41681.36 25081.72
1994/10/31 43038.16 25646.06
1994/11/30 41608.42 24712.03
1994/12/31 41805.52 25078.51
1995/01/31 41436.99 25728.79
1995/02/28 43029.02 26731.44
1995/03/31 44650.53 27520.29
1995/04/30 46581.60 28330.76
1995/05/31 48188.38 29463.14
1995/06/30 51858.89 30147.57
1995/07/31 55721.03 31147.26
1995/08/31 56295.93 31225.44
1995/09/30 57873.22 32543.16
1995/10/31 57578.40 32426.98
1995/11/30 58713.46 33850.52
1995/12/31 58167.86 34502.48
1996/01/31 59529.33 35676.95
1996/02/29 60854.63 36007.67
1996/03/31 61275.60 36354.43
1996/04/30 63099.84 36890.29
1996/05/31 64799.34 37841.69
1996/06/30 63972.98 37985.87
1996/07/31 60090.63 36307.65
1996/08/31 61493.89 37073.38
1996/09/30 65625.70 39159.87
1996/10/31 65953.13 40239.90
1996/11/30 69866.66 43281.64
1996/12/31 67616.39 42424.23
1997/01/31 71674.96 45074.89
1997/02/28 70032.07 45428.28
1997/03/31 66134.24 43561.63
1997/04/30 69500.55 46162.26
1997/05/31 74429.21 48972.62
1997/06/30 77489.49 51166.59
1997/07/31 83368.45 55237.92
1997/08/31 80066.57 52143.49
1997/09/30 84656.99 54999.39
1997/10/31 81339.00 53162.41
1997/11/28 83706.69 55623.30
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971210 115350 R00000000000123
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class T on November 30,
1987, and the current maximum 3.50% sales charge was paid. As the
chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would
have grown to $83,707 - a 737.07% increase on the initial investment.
For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With
dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class B shares took place on December
31, 1996. Class B shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee
that is reflected in returns after December 31, 1996. Returns between
September 10, 1992 (the date Class T shares were first offered) and
December 31, 1996 are those of Class T and reflect Class T shares'
0.50% 12b-1 fee (0.65% prior to January 1, 1996). Returns prior to
September 10, 1992 are those of the Institutional Class, the original
class of the fund, which does not bear a 12b-1 fee. Had Class B
shares' 12b-1 fee been reflected, returns prior to December 31, 1996
would have been lower. Class B's contingent deferred sales charge
included in the past one year, past five years, and past 10 years
total return figures are 5%, 2% and 0%, respectively. If Fidelity had
not reimbursed certain class expenses, the total returns would have
been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 18.52% 131.51% 758.08%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 13.52% 129.51% 758.08%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 150.41% 456.23%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 118.19% 390.30%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class B's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year, five years or 10
years. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5%
return over the past year, the value of your investment would be
$1,050. You can compare Class B's returns to those of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common
stocks. To measure how Class B's performance stacked up against its
peers, you can compare it to the growth funds average, which reflects
the performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents
a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 18.52% 18.28% 23.98%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS B 13.52% 18.08% 23.98%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 20.15% 18.69%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 16.55% 16.76%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class B's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class B had performed at a constant
rate each year.
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971215 175253 S00000000000001
FA Equity Growth -CL B S&P 500
00242 SP001
1987/11/30 10000.00 10000.00
1987/12/31 11746.10 10761.00
1988/01/31 11713.71 11214.04
1988/02/29 12415.45 11736.61
1988/03/31 12598.99 11373.95
1988/04/30 12458.64 11500.20
1988/05/31 12372.27 11600.25
1988/06/30 13473.47 12132.71
1988/07/31 13203.56 12086.60
1988/08/31 12620.58 11675.66
1988/09/30 13322.32 12173.04
1988/10/31 13181.97 12511.45
1988/11/30 12976.85 12332.54
1988/12/31 13575.03 12548.36
1989/01/31 14644.71 13466.90
1989/02/28 14655.74 13131.57
1989/03/31 15140.96 13437.54
1989/04/30 16144.47 14134.94
1989/05/31 17533.95 14707.41
1989/06/30 16883.32 14623.58
1989/07/31 18041.23 15944.09
1989/08/31 18747.00 16256.59
1989/09/30 19265.29 16189.94
1989/10/31 19022.69 15814.33
1989/11/30 19099.88 16136.94
1989/12/31 19662.26 16524.23
1990/01/31 17857.57 15415.45
1990/02/28 18576.92 15614.31
1990/03/31 19662.26 16028.09
1990/04/30 19271.03 15627.39
1990/05/31 22009.62 17151.06
1990/06/30 22198.92 17034.43
1990/07/31 21567.91 16979.92
1990/08/31 18816.71 15444.94
1990/09/30 17264.42 14692.77
1990/10/31 17478.97 14629.59
1990/11/30 19624.40 15574.66
1990/12/31 21025.24 16009.20
1991/01/31 24079.33 16707.20
1991/02/28 26250.00 17901.76
1991/03/31 28824.52 18334.98
1991/04/30 28723.56 18378.99
1991/05/31 30225.36 19172.96
1991/06/30 27713.94 18294.84
1991/07/31 29960.34 19147.38
1991/08/31 31575.72 19601.17
1991/09/30 31651.44 19273.83
1991/10/31 31739.78 19532.10
1991/11/30 30641.83 18744.96
1991/12/31 34630.18 20889.38
1992/01/31 35599.86 20500.84
1992/02/29 35782.86 20767.35
1992/03/31 34093.66 20362.38
1992/04/30 33389.83 20961.04
1992/05/31 33234.98 21063.75
1992/06/30 32137.00 20749.90
1992/07/31 33263.14 21598.57
1992/08/31 32460.77 21155.80
1992/09/30 33066.06 21405.44
1992/10/31 34797.49 21480.36
1992/11/30 37063.83 22212.84
1992/12/31 38055.88 22486.05
1993/01/31 39121.42 22674.94
1993/02/28 38099.86 22983.32
1993/03/31 39294.08 23468.26
1993/04/30 38632.23 22900.33
1993/05/31 40862.39 23514.06
1993/06/30 41020.66 23582.25
1993/07/31 40315.64 23487.92
1993/08/31 41783.23 24378.11
1993/09/30 43006.23 24190.40
1993/10/31 43524.20 24691.14
1993/11/30 42445.09 24456.58
1993/12/31 43708.74 24752.50
1994/01/31 45234.10 25594.09
1994/02/28 44856.14 24900.49
1994/03/31 43026.82 23814.83
1994/04/30 43480.37 24119.66
1994/05/31 43208.24 24515.22
1994/06/30 41318.45 23914.60
1994/07/31 42195.31 24699.00
1994/08/31 44100.22 25711.65
1994/09/30 43193.12 25081.72
1994/10/31 44599.13 25646.06
1994/11/30 43117.53 24712.03
1994/12/31 43321.78 25078.51
1995/01/31 42939.89 25728.79
1995/02/28 44589.66 26731.44
1995/03/31 46269.98 27520.29
1995/04/30 48271.09 28330.76
1995/05/31 49936.14 29463.14
1995/06/30 53739.78 30147.57
1995/07/31 57742.00 31147.26
1995/08/31 58337.75 31225.44
1995/09/30 59972.25 32543.16
1995/10/31 59666.74 32426.98
1995/11/30 60842.96 33850.52
1995/12/31 60277.58 34502.48
1996/01/31 61688.42 35676.95
1996/02/29 63061.79 36007.67
1996/03/31 63498.03 36354.43
1996/04/30 65388.43 36890.29
1996/05/31 67149.58 37841.69
1996/06/30 66293.24 37985.87
1996/07/31 62270.08 36307.65
1996/08/31 63724.24 37073.38
1996/09/30 68005.91 39159.87
1996/10/31 68345.21 40239.90
1996/11/30 72400.68 43281.64
1996/12/31 69735.22 42424.23
1997/01/31 73874.24 45074.89
1997/02/28 72121.68 45428.28
1997/03/31 68065.78 43561.63
1997/04/30 71504.12 46162.26
1997/05/31 76511.41 48972.62
1997/06/30 79632.62 51166.59
1997/07/31 85624.68 55237.92
1997/08/31 82169.65 52143.49
1997/09/30 86843.12 54999.39
1997/10/31 83421.47 53162.41
1997/11/28 85808.28 55623.30
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971215 175256 R00000000000123
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class B on November 30,
1987. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the
investment would have been $85,808 - a 758.08% increase on the initial
investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same
period. With dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class C shares took place on November
3, 1997. Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee
that is reflected in returns after November 3, 1997. Returns between
December 31, 1996 (the date Class B shares were first offered) and
November 3, 1997 are those of Class B shares and reflect Class B
shares' 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee. Returns between September
10, 1992 (the date Class T shares were first offered) and December 31,
1996 are those of Class T shares, and reflect Class T shares' 0.50%
12b-1 fee (0.65% prior to January 1, 1996). Returns prior to September
10, 1992 are those of the Institutional Class, the original class of
the fund which does not bear a 12b-1 fee. Had Class C shares'
12b-1/shareholder service fee been reflected, returns prior to
September 10, 1992 would have been lower. Class C shares' contingent
deferred sales charge included in the past one year total return
figure is 1.00%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class
expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 18.52% 131.51% 758.06%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 17.52% 131.51% 758.06%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 150.41% 456.23%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 118.19% 390.30%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class C's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year, five years or 10
years. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5%
return over the past year, the value of your investment would be
$1,050. You can compare Class C's returns to those of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common
stocks. To measure how Class C's performance stacked up against its
peers, you can compare it to the growth funds average, which reflects
the performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents
a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 18.52% 18.28% 23.98%
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - CLASS C 17.52% 18.28% 23.98%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 20.15% 18.69%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 16.55% 16.76%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class C's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class C had performed at a constant
rate each year.
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 075627 S00000000000001
FA Equity Growth -CL C S&P 500
00479 SP001
1987/11/30 10000.00 10000.00
1987/12/31 11746.09 10761.00
1988/01/31 11713.72 11214.04
1988/02/29 12415.44 11736.61
1988/03/31 12598.98 11373.95
1988/04/30 12458.64 11500.20
1988/05/31 12372.27 11600.25
1988/06/30 13473.46 12132.71
1988/07/31 13203.56 12086.60
1988/08/31 12620.57 11675.66
1988/09/30 13322.32 12173.04
1988/10/31 13181.97 12511.45
1988/11/30 12976.84 12332.54
1988/12/31 13575.03 12548.36
1989/01/31 14644.71 13466.90
1989/02/28 14655.74 13131.57
1989/03/31 15140.95 13437.54
1989/04/30 16144.46 14134.94
1989/05/31 17533.95 14707.41
1989/06/30 16883.32 14623.58
1989/07/31 18041.22 15944.09
1989/08/31 18747.00 16256.59
1989/09/30 19265.29 16189.94
1989/10/31 19022.68 15814.33
1989/11/30 19099.88 16136.94
1989/12/31 19662.26 16524.23
1990/01/31 17857.57 15415.45
1990/02/28 18576.92 15614.31
1990/03/31 19662.26 16028.09
1990/04/30 19271.03 15627.39
1990/05/31 22009.62 17151.06
1990/06/30 22198.92 17034.43
1990/07/31 21567.90 16979.92
1990/08/31 18816.70 15444.94
1990/09/30 17264.42 14692.77
1990/10/31 17478.96 14629.59
1990/11/30 19624.40 15574.66
1990/12/31 21025.23 16009.20
1991/01/31 24079.33 16707.20
1991/02/28 26249.99 17901.76
1991/03/31 28824.51 18334.98
1991/04/30 28723.56 18378.99
1991/05/31 30225.36 19172.96
1991/06/30 27713.93 18294.84
1991/07/31 29960.33 19147.38
1991/08/31 31575.72 19601.17
1991/09/30 31651.43 19273.83
1991/10/31 31739.78 19532.10
1991/11/30 30641.82 18744.96
1991/12/31 34630.17 20889.38
1992/01/31 35599.86 20500.84
1992/02/29 35782.85 20767.35
1992/03/31 34093.65 20362.38
1992/04/30 33389.82 20961.04
1992/05/31 33234.97 21063.75
1992/06/30 32137.00 20749.90
1992/07/31 33263.14 21598.57
1992/08/31 32460.77 21155.80
1992/09/30 33066.05 21405.44
1992/10/31 34797.49 21480.36
1992/11/30 37063.84 22212.84
1992/12/31 38055.87 22486.05
1993/01/31 39121.42 22674.94
1993/02/28 38099.86 22983.32
1993/03/31 39294.08 23468.26
1993/04/30 38632.22 22900.33
1993/05/31 40862.39 23514.06
1993/06/30 41020.66 23582.25
1993/07/31 40315.64 23487.92
1993/08/31 41783.24 24378.11
1993/09/30 43006.23 24190.40
1993/10/31 43524.20 24691.14
1993/11/30 42445.09 24456.58
1993/12/31 43708.73 24752.50
1994/01/31 45234.09 25594.09
1994/02/28 44856.13 24900.49
1994/03/31 43026.81 23814.83
1994/04/30 43480.37 24119.66
1994/05/31 43208.23 24515.22
1994/06/30 41318.44 23914.60
1994/07/31 42195.30 24699.00
1994/08/31 44100.22 25711.65
1994/09/30 43193.12 25081.72
1994/10/31 44599.12 25646.06
1994/11/30 43117.52 24712.03
1994/12/31 43321.77 25078.51
1995/01/31 42939.88 25728.79
1995/02/28 44589.66 26731.44
1995/03/31 46269.98 27520.29
1995/04/30 48271.09 28330.76
1995/05/31 49936.13 29463.14
1995/06/30 53739.77 30147.57
1995/07/31 57742.00 31147.26
1995/08/31 58337.75 31225.44
1995/09/30 59972.23 32543.16
1995/10/31 59666.73 32426.98
1995/11/30 60842.95 33850.52
1995/12/31 60277.57 34502.48
1996/01/31 61688.41 35676.95
1996/02/29 63061.78 36007.67
1996/03/31 63498.03 36354.43
1996/04/30 65388.42 36890.29
1996/05/31 67149.56 37841.69
1996/06/30 66293.23 37985.87
1996/07/31 62270.08 36307.65
1996/08/31 63724.23 37073.38
1996/09/30 68005.91 39159.87
1996/10/31 68345.20 40239.90
1996/11/30 72400.68 43281.64
1996/12/31 69735.21 42424.23
1997/01/31 73874.22 45074.89
1997/02/28 72121.67 45428.28
1997/03/31 68065.76 43561.63
1997/04/30 71504.11 46162.26
1997/05/31 76511.41 48972.62
1997/06/30 79632.61 51166.59
1997/07/31 85624.67 55237.92
1997/08/31 82169.64 52143.49
1997/09/30 86843.10 54999.39
1997/10/31 83421.47 53162.41
1997/11/28 85806.36 55623.30
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 075629 R00000000000123
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Class C on November 30,
1987. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value of the
investment would have been $85,806 - a 758.06% increase on the initial
investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same
period. With dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $55,623 - a 456.23% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the market's
long-term annual average of
around 11%. In the first half of the
period, large-cap stocks were
responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25% in
March. The market paused briefly,
but then kept rolling as the Dow
Jones Industrial Average reached
the 8,000-point mark for the first
time ever in August. With several
multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks came
into favor among investors.
During August and September, the
Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing continued
fallout from this volatility, investors
again became quality-conscious
and large-caps regained their
perch through November.
An interview with Jennifer Uhrig, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, JENNIFER?
A. For the 12 months that ended November 30, 1997, the fund's Class A,
Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned 19.73%, 19.81%, 18.52%
and 18.52%, respectively. The growth funds average returned 22.00%
during this time, according to Lipper Analytical Services. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index had a 12-month return of 28.51%.
Q. WHY DID THE FUND UNDERPERFORM BOTH ITS PEER GROUP AND THE S&P 500
DURING THE PERIOD?
A. The fund was hurt by poor stock selection within the technology
sector. While the fund was overweighted in technology stocks relative
to the S&P 500 - and the group outperformed the market slightly for
the total period - this outperformance was concentrated among a few
large names. The average mid-cap and small-cap tech stock
underperformed the market significantly. In particular, the fund was
hurt by its exposure to networking stocks, which lagged the market in
the first quarter. Additionally, not owning enough financial
services-related stocks also detracted from performance. I decided not
to overweight this sector since financial services is not a growth
area, and is not typically a focus for an aggressive growth fund. I
also believed that it was late in the business cycle to be overly
exposed to this highly cyclical group. In retrospect, this was a
mistake because these stocks performed well.
Q. SINCE YOU TOOK OVER THE FUND IN JANUARY 1997, WHAT MAJOR CHANGES
HAVE YOU MADE AND WHY?
A. The main changes I made were to reduce the number of positions in
the fund and make the top holdings more concentrated. By doing so, I
was able to invest more heavily in my best ideas. I've also decreased
the fund's cash position by adding to existing holdings. At the end of
the period, the fund's top 10 positions accounted for about one-fourth
of the fund's investments versus around 19% at the beginning of the
period. In addition, I increased the fund's health-care holdings,
particularly in pharmaceutical stocks. While we're looking at 12-month
performance in this report, I would point out that the fund's
second-half performance was more in line with its peer group. It took
a while to see the effects of these changes, but recent performance
indicates that these strategies may be working.
Q. CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT A FEW STOCKS THAT PERFORMED WELL? ANY
DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. Microsoft - the fund's second-largest position as of November 30 -
was a very strong contributor to performance. Microsoft had a terrific
first half of the year, with earnings exceeding expectations due to
better-than-expected sales of its applications products. While the
stock has treaded water in the second half of the year, the company
looks well-positioned to benefit from new platform products in 1998.
Some of the fund's retail and energy service stocks also contributed
positively. Wal-Mart, for example, improved its balance sheet, shrunk
inventories and bought back stock, while Schlumberger - one of the
leaders in the oil services field - turned in a strong performance. On
the negative end of the spectrum, Boeing was disappointing because the
company was unable to ramp up production profitably. The fund no
longer owned this position at the end of the period.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. In the months ahead, I expect to continue to concentrate on those
sectors of the economy that typically offer the most growth
opportunities - technology, retail and health care. I plan to
concentrate on those subsectors of these larger groups that offer the
best earnings outlook relative to the price of a company's stock. In
addition, I will supplement this basic focus with holdings outside of
these areas in stocks with special situations or superior earnings
potential. I continue to look for new growth areas in the economy and
emerging trends.
Finally, I will look to invest in growth stocks within cyclical
industries when the business cycle is appropriate.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
(checkmark)
INVESTMENT CHANGES
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TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 4.6 4.5
MICROSOFT CORP. 3.0 3.4
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 2.9 1.2
WAL-MART STORES, INC. 2.8 2.1
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2.5 1.1
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 2.0 1.2
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 1.9 2.1
DISNEY (WALT) CO. 1.9 1.7
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1.8 1.0
WORLDCOM, INC. 1.8 1.8
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 24.3 20.5
HEALTH 18.6 16.5
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 9.9 8.5
FINANCE 9.4 9.1
NONDURABLES 8.5 8.5
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ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 2.4
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 97.59999999999999
STOCKS 95.6%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.4%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 5.3%
STOCKS 97.6%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 2.4%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 6.0%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.4
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 95.59999999999999
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 97.6%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.4%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 0.7%
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 547,500 $ 16,083
Lockheed Martin Corp. 217,700 21,239
37,322
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.7%
Northrop Grumman Corp. 163,900 18,480
Raytheon Co. 331,200 18,526
37,006
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 74,328
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.2%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 0.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 122,200 9,371
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 347,400 15,894
Monsanto Co. 234,600 10,249
35,514
IRON & STEEL - 0.3%
Nucor Corp. 296,100 14,805
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.8%
Corning, Inc. 438,600 18,613
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 786,200 26,633
45,246
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.4%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 433,500 22,569
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 118,134
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.2%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.1%
Coflexip sponsored ADR 153,600 7,642
ENGINEERING - 0.1%
Fluor Corp. 76,000 2,731
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 10,373
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
DURABLES - 1.4%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.2%
AutoZone, Inc. (a) 294,600 $ 8,838
Circuit City Stores, Inc. - CarMax Group 241,800 2,886
11,724
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
General Motors Corp. Class H 307,600 20,609
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 0.8%
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 284,100 14,276
Reebok International Ltd. (a) 419,800 16,503
Timberland Co. Class A (a) 169,100 13,169
43,948
TOTAL DURABLES 76,281
ENERGY - 5.2%
ENERGY SERVICES - 3.2%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 604,200 22,582
Falcon Drilling, Inc. (a) 638,600 20,595
Halliburton Co. 975,700 52,627
Schlumberger Ltd. 458,900 37,773
Transocean Offshore, Inc. 148,800 7,059
Varco International, Inc. (a) 184,100 9,424
Western Atlas, Inc. (a) 282,700 19,665
169,725
OIL & GAS - 2.0%
British Petroleum PLC ADR 309,563 25,694
Burlington Resources, Inc. 120,600 5,367
Cooper Cameron Corp. (a) 203,700 12,413
EVI, Inc. (a) 118,200 6,080
Tosco Corp. 710,600 23,139
Total SA:
Class B 239,600 25,148
sponsored ADR 135,400 7,117
Unocal Corp. 14 1
104,959
TOTAL ENERGY 274,684
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
FINANCE - 9.4%
BANKS - 0.4%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 416,400 $ 22,382
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.2%
American Express Co. 1,102,104 86,928
Associates First Capital Corp. 222,400 14,289
Beneficial Corp. 209,400 16,255
117,472
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 4.0%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2,339,500 96,504
Federal National Mortgage Association 2,002,200 105,741
SLM Holding Corp. 89,800 11,595
213,840
INSURANCE - 2.8%
Allmerica Financial Corp. 241,400 11,708
Allstate Corp. 374,079 32,124
AMBAC, Inc. 679,000 27,245
American International Group, Inc. 152,800 15,404
MBIA, Inc. 181,800 11,431
Progressive Corp. 88,600 9,037
UNUM Corp. 894,000 42,409
149,358
TOTAL FINANCE 503,052
HEALTH - 18.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 12.2%
American Home Products Corp. 2,209,700 154,403
Amgen, Inc. 402,400 20,573
Barr Laboratories, Inc. (a) 81,500 2,934
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 1,091,800 102,220
Elan Corp. PLC ADR (a) 413,500 21,812
Genentech, Inc. special (a) 278,100 16,234
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a) 168,300 5,806
Glaxo PLC sponsored ADR 413,000 18,869
Lilly (Eli) & Co. 667,000 42,063
Medimmune, Inc. (a) 131,900 5,045
Merck & Co., Inc. 737,200 69,711
Pfizer, Inc. 321,300 23,375
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - CONTINUED
Schering-Plough Corp. 998,700 $ 62,606
Sepracor, Inc. (a) 165,400 6,099
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 1,376,000 68,284
Warner-Lambert Co. 227,700 31,850
651,884
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 4.1%
Abbott Laboratories 790,830 51,404
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 446,100 20,158
Cardinal Health, Inc. 276,050 20,911
Johnson & Johnson 1,054,000 66,336
McKesson Corp. 140,200 15,685
Medtronic, Inc. 506,500 24,185
Sofamor/Danek Group, Inc. (a) 272,900 19,205
Sybron International Corp. (a) 52,700 2,319
220,203
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.3%
Carematrix Corp. (a) 158,800 4,228
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 1,906,405 56,239
Coram Healthcare Corp. warrants 7/11/99 (a) 3,393 -
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 1,452,600 38,131
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 907,450 22,233
120,831
TOTAL HEALTH 992,918
HOLDING COMPANIES - 0.4%
Norfolk Southern Corp. 643,800 20,481
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.1%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 2.5%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA 458,900 57,489
General Electric Co. 596,000 43,955
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 993,600 29,808
131,252
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.1%
Tyco International Ltd. 44,840 1,760
UNOVA, Inc. 282,700 4,771
6,531
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.5%
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 95,750 $ 2,974
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 707,800 23,402
Zurn Industries, Inc. 11,800 404
26,780
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 164,563
MEDIA & LEISURE - 6.6%
BROADCASTING - 0.4%
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 58,100 3,490
Comcast Corp. Class A special 614,900 17,217
20,707
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.9%
Disney (Walt) Co. 1,039,900 98,726
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.3%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 373,600 9,877
Nintendo Co. Ltd. Ord. 42,500 4,389
14,266
LODGING & GAMING - 1.2%
Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (a) 432,400 8,918
HFS, Inc. (a) 211,200 14,494
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 1,144,300 27,177
Sun International Hotels Ltd. Ord. (a) 348,100 13,206
63,795
PUBLISHING - 1.0%
Times Mirror Co. Class A 335,500 19,920
Tribune Co. 339,100 19,117
US WEST Media Group (a) 604,900 16,068
55,105
RESTAURANTS - 1.8%
Applebee's International, Inc. 41,500 877
Brinker International, Inc. (a) 568,500 8,385
Landry's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (a) 532,100 14,965
McDonald's Corp. 402,200 19,507
Papa John's International, Inc. (a) 38,000 1,263
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
MEDIA & LEISURE - CONTINUED
RESTAURANTS - CONTINUED
Starbucks Corp. (a) 423,900 $ 14,784
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 789,680 26,701
Wendy's International, Inc. 486,100 10,208
96,690
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 349,289
NONDURABLES - 8.5%
BEVERAGES - 1.0%
PepsiCo, Inc. 1,362,100 50,227
FOODS - 1.3%
American Italian Pasta Co., Series A 198,700 4,694
Campbell Soup Co. 370,900 20,770
General Mills, Inc. 312,100 23,095
Sara Lee Corp. 413,100 21,843
70,402
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.2%
Avon Products, Inc. 79,900 4,619
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 177,000 11,826
Procter & Gamble Co. 644,800 49,206
65,651
TOBACCO - 5.0%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 5,664,800 246,419
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. 606,700 22,107
268,526
TOTAL NONDURABLES 454,806
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.1%
Barrick Gold Corp. 325,000 5,340
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 60,200 1,580
6,920
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 9.9%
APPAREL STORES - 1.0%
Just for Feet, Inc. (a) 529,900 $ 8,975
Ross Stores, Inc. 406,300 15,846
TJX Companies, Inc. 871,900 30,080
54,901
DRUG STORES - 1.4%
CVS Corp. 647,777 42,996
Rite Aid Corp. 430,200 28,286
71,282
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 4.1%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 491,375 23,893
Costco Companies, Inc. (a) 421,100 18,660
Dayton Hudson Corp. 383,100 25,452
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 3,750,300 149,778
217,783
GROCERY STORES - 0.4%
Safeway, Inc. (a) 362,200 22,004
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 3.0%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a) 352,800 11,775
Corporate Express, Inc. 962,725 15,042
Home Depot, Inc. 928,250 51,924
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 662,700 30,443
Staples, Inc. (a) 733,087 20,664
Toys "R" Us, Inc. (a) 562,189 19,185
U.S. Office Products Co. (a) 206,100 4,096
Viking Office Products, Inc. (a) 180,300 4,181
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (a) 91,200 3,477
160,787
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 526,757
SERVICES - 1.5%
ADVERTISING - 0.1%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 75,100 5,567
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - 0.2%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a) 248,500 10,592
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
SERVICES - CONTINUED
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.2%
Hertz Corp. Class A 246,800 $ 9,733
SERVICES - 1.0%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 672,400 19,878
Corrections Corp. of America (a) 463,400 16,045
Gartner Group, Inc. Class A (a) 682,000 19,863
55,786
TOTAL SERVICES 81,678
TECHNOLOGY - 24.3%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 2.2%
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (a) 644,500 23,967
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 614,100 13,779
DSC Communications Corp. (a) 571,700 12,899
Lucent Technologies, Inc. 620,600 49,726
Tellabs, Inc. (a) 342,600 17,815
118,186
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 10.1%
America Online, Inc. (a) 194,100 14,655
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 288,700 18,729
Broderbund Software, Inc. (a) 498,700 14,493
CUC International, Inc. (a) 965,475 27,757
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) 1,220,500 30,818
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) 247,700 17,742
CompUSA, Inc. (a) 1,626,000 59,451
Compuware Corp. (a) 215,400 7,526
Electronic Data Systems Corp. 759,000 28,842
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (a) 364,400 17,582
Equifax, Inc. 322,500 11,005
Henry (Jack) & Associates, Inc. 66,000 1,666
ICG Communications, Inc. (a) 109,000 2,534
Keane, Inc. (a) 502,900 15,936
Manugistics Group, Inc. (a) 19,900 694
Microsoft Corp. (a) 1,144,100 161,890
Oracle Corp. (a) 1,204,087 40,111
Parametric Technology Corp. (a) 282,700 14,294
PeopleSoft, Inc. (a) 199,300 13,042
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - CONTINUED
Policy Management Systems Corp. (a) 43,500 $ 2,811
Sabre Group Holdings, Inc. Class A (a) 405,200 10,434
Siebel Systems, Inc. (a) 185,300 7,713
Structural Dynamics Research Corp. (a) 429 7
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (a) 484,200 12,529
Sybase, Inc. (a) 337,100 4,719
536,980
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 4.7%
Adaptec, Inc. (a) 573,900 28,408
Compaq Computer Corp. 834,550 52,107
Dell Computer Corp. (a) 342,400 28,826
EMC Corp. (a) 844,400 25,596
Fore Systems, Inc. (a) 1,221,000 21,139
Ingram Micro, Inc. Class A (a) 172,600 5,232
Iomega Corp. (a) 522,500 17,177
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 284,100 23,882
Quantum Corp. (a) 873,900 23,268
SCI Systems, Inc. (a) 152,200 6,973
Tech Data Corp. (a) 371,500 14,999
Western Digital Corp. (a) 122,900 2,481
250,088
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.4%
Applied Materials, Inc. (a) 250,900 8,280
KLA-Tencor Corp. (a) 26,000 1,007
Novellus Systems, Inc. (a) 91,300 3,435
Waters Corp. (a) 257,000 11,003
23,725
ELECTRONICS - 6.9%
Altera Corp. (a) 530,600 24,839
Intel Corp. 590,600 45,845
Linear Technology Corp. 174,600 11,240
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (a) 243,700 16,846
Micron Technology, Inc. (a) 803,000 19,975
Motorola, Inc. 537,900 33,820
Sanmina Corp. (a) 327,400 22,263
Solectron Corp. (a) 213,000 7,761
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. sponsored ADR 1,261,800
27,760
Texas Instruments, Inc. 2,656,400 130,828
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - CONTINUED
Uniphase Corp. (a) 320,400 $ 12,856
Xilinx, Inc. (a) 409,400 14,150
368,183
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 1,297,162
TRANSPORTATION - 0.4%
RAILROADS - 0.4%
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. (a) 699,500 21,072
UTILITIES - 4.4%
CELLULAR - 0.1%
Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc. Class A (a) 424,500 5,916
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 4.3%
AT&T Corp. 614,400 34,330
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 438,500 12,936
MCI Communications Corp. 1,059,100 46,534
McLeodUSA, Inc. Class A (a) 74,900 2,771
NEXTLINK Communications, Inc. Class A 19,600 397
Sprint Corp. 636,600 37,281
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 2,927,480 93,679
227,928
TOTAL UTILITIES 233,844
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $3,973,343) 5,206,342
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 2.4%
MATURITY
AMOUNT (000S)
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97 $ 129,732 129,670
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $4,103,013) $ 5,336,012
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $4,113,797,000. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $1,222,215,000, of which $1,339,417,000 related to
appreciated investment securities and $117,202,000 related to
depreciated investment securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $116,982,000 as a capital
gain dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS (EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS) NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 5,336,012
AGREEMENTS OF $129,670) (COST $4,103,013) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 42,876
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 4,143
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 3,975
OTHER RECEIVABLES 319
PREPAID EXPENSES 13
TOTAL ASSETS 5,387,338
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 34,534
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 8,494
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 2,477
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 1,799
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 826
TOTAL LIABILITIES 48,130
NET ASSETS $ 5,339,208
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 3,380,104
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,198
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 724,749
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 1,233,157
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 5,339,208
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS (EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS) NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $51.69
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($28,522 (DIVIDED BY) 551.80 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $51.69) $54.84
CLASS T: $51.97
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($4,205,772 (DIVIDED BY) 80,923 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $51.97) $53.85
CLASS B: $51.41
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($71,496 (DIVIDED BY) 1,390.70 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $51.95
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($965 (DIVIDED BY) 18.575 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $52.86
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($1,032,453 (DIVIDED BY) 19,533 SHARES)
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A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 46,294
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 14,829
TOTAL INCOME 61,123
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 30,254
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 8,706
DISTRIBUTION FEES 19,624
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 813
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 30
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 120
REGISTRATION FEES 187
AUDIT 58
LEGAL 106
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 570
MISCELLANEOUS 22
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 60,490
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (1,198) 59,292
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,831
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 736,822
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS (4) 736,818
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 175,300
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES 159 175,459
NET GAIN (LOSS) 912,277
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 914,108
FROM OPERATIONS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ 1,831 $ 26,314
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 736,818 155,834
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 175,459 529,932
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 914,108 712,080
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (24,274) (5,736)
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (133,430) (154,511)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (157,704) (160,247)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (282,118) 1,470,586
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 474,286 2,022,419
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,864,922 2,842,503
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT $ 5,339,208 $ 4,864,922
INCOME OF $1,198 AND $26,034, RESPECTIVELY)
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 F
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 44.80 $ 39.47
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) E (.06) .04
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 8.54 5.29
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 8.48 5.33
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.36) -
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) -
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.59) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.69 $ 44.80
TOTAL RETURN B, C 19.73% 13.50%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 28,522 $ 4,423
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.32% G 1.52% A, D,
G
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.30% H 1.50% A, H
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.12)% .38% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE I $ .0427 $ .0414
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A STATE EXPENSE LIMITATION.
E NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
F FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
G FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
H FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
I A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING $ 44.81 $ 39.83 $ 28.52 $ 29.50 $ 26.33
OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (.04) C .22 C .06 .08 (.07) C
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED 8.60 6.90 11.54 .39 3.82
GAIN (LOSS)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT 8.56 7.12 11.60 .47 3.75
OPERATIONS
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.17) (.03) D (.08) - (.08)
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) (2.11) D (.16) (1.45) (.50)
IN EXCESS OF NET - - (.05) - -
REALIZED GAIN
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.40) (2.14) (.29) (1.45) (.58)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.97 $ 44.81 $ 39.83 $ 28.52 $ 29.50
TOTAL RETURN A, B 19.81% 19.00% 41.11% 1.58% 14.52%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD $ 4,205,772 $ 3,536,973 $ 2,051,429 $ 874,172 $ 377,894
(000 OMITTED)
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE 1.31% G 1.36% 1.55% 1.71% 1.85%
NET ASSETS
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO 1.29% E 1.34% E 1.54% E 1.70% E 1.84% E
AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.08)% .54% .21% .15% (.24)%
(LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76% 97% 137% 160%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0427 $ .0414
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A THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
B TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE.
C NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
D THE AMOUNTS SHOWN REFLECT CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK
TO TAX DIFFERENCES (SEE NOTE 1 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FOR FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, A FUND IS
REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE FOR
SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY VARY
FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF TRADES
EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND COMMISSION
RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CLASS - B
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 41.81
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.32)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 9.95
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 9.63
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.03)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.41
TOTAL RETURN B, C 23.05%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 71,496
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.93% A,
H
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.90% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0427
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 51.84
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.02)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .13
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .11
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.95
TOTAL RETURN B, C 0.21%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 965
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.95% A,
H
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.89% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.82)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0427
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING $ 45.52 $ 40.39 $ 28.90 $ 29.74 $ 26.37
OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME .22 B .45 B .28 .30 .19 B
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED 8.72 7.00 11.69 .42 3.78
GAIN (LOSS)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT 8.94 7.45 11.97 .72 3.97
OPERATIONS
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.37) (.21) C (.27) (.11) (.10)
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) (2.11) C (.16) (1.45) (.50)
IN EXCESS OF NET REALIZED GAIN - - (.05) - -
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.60) (2.32) (.48) (1.56) (.60)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 52.86 $ 45.52 $ 40.39 $ 28.90 $ 29.74
TOTAL RETURN A 20.46% 19.68% 42.15% 2.46% 15.36%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD $ 1,032,453 $ 1,323,526 $ 791,074 $ 410,450 $ 296,466
(000 OMITTED)
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE .77% .79% .83% .86% .95%
NET ASSETS
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO .75% D .77% D .83% .84% D .94% D
AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME .46% 1.11% .92% 1.00% .66%
TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76% 97% 137% 160%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE E $ .0427 $ .0414
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A THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
B NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
C THE AMOUNTS SHOWN REFLECT CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK
TO TAX DIFFERENCES (SEE NOTE 1 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E FOR FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, A FUND IS
REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE FOR
SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY VARY
FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF TRADES
EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND COMMISSION
RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund (the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts , disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
U.S. federal income taxes to the extent that it distributes
substantially all of its taxable income for its fiscal year. The fund
may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments
which are accrued based upon the fund's understanding of the tax rules
and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests. The
fund accrues such taxes as applicable. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class B and Class C and shares of Class B and Class C for distribution
under federal and state securities law. These expenses are borne by
Class B and Class C and amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for litigation proceeds, foreign currency transactions,
passive foreign investment companies (PFIC) and losses deferred due to
wash sales. The fund also utilized earnings and profits distributed to
shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid
deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
may include temporary book and tax basis differences that will reverse
in a subsequent
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS - CONTINUED
period. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is
distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $5,118,910,000 and $5,217,478,000, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
MANAGEMENT FEE - CONTINUED
fee rate is .30%. In the event that these rates were lower than the
contractual rates in effect during the period, FMR voluntarily
implemented the above rates, as they resulted in the same or a lower
management fee. For the period, the management fee was equivalent to
an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 36,000 $ 36,000
CLASS T 19,298,000 19,298,000
CLASS B 290,000 73,000
CLASS C 375 -
$ 19,624,375 $ 19,407,000
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
cost of shares at the initial date of purchase or the net asset value
of the redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital
gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 516,000 $ 353,000
CLASS T 2,561,000 1,784,000
CLASS B 53,000 0 *
$ 3,130,000 $ 2,137,000
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS THROUGH WHICH
THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports. For the period, the following amounts were paid to each
transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 40,000 .27
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 6,978,000 .18
CLASS B FIIOC * 75,000 .26 ***
CLASS C FIIOC * 78 .23 ***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 1,613,000 .14
$ 8,706,078
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN
TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR
WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. maintains the fund's
accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net
assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $1,570,000 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.20 $ 2,000
CLASS T 1.45 120,000
CLASS B 1.95 25,000
CLASS C 1.95 6,000
$ 153,000
Effective November 1, 1997, Class A, Class T, Class B, and the
Institutional Class expense limitations were changed from 1.75% to
1.20%, 2.00% to 1.45%, 2.50% to 1.95%, and from 1.50% to .95% of each
Class' average net assets, respectively.
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $1,012,000 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $5,000
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
CLASS T $ 8,000
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS $ 20,000
$ 28,000
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 B 1996 A
CLASS A
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 44,000 $ -
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 155,000 -
TOTAL $ 199,000 $ -
CLASS T
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 13,448,000 $ 2,317,000
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 97,420,000 112,907,000
TOTAL $ 110,868,000 $ 115,224,000
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 341 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 10,782,000 $ 3,419,000
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 35,855,000 41,604,000
TOTAL $ 46,637,000 $ 45,023,000
$ 157,704,341 $ 160,247,000
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS B ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
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SHARES DOLLARS
AMOUNT IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 B, C 1996 A 1997 B, C 1996 A
CLASS A 527 100 $ 25,137 $ 4,269
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5 - 193 -
SHARES REDEEMED (79) (1) (3,746) (67)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 453 99 $ 21,584 $ 4,202
CLASS T 24,794 45,074 $ 1,148,466 $ 1,801,024
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 2,444 2,864 103,689 106,705
SHARES REDEEMED (25,241) (20,513) (1,172,658) (824,097)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,997 27,425 $ 79,497 $ 1,083,632
CLASS B 1,494 - $ 71,102 $ -
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (103) - (4,871) -
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,391 - $ 66,231 $ -
CLASS C 19 - $ 959 $ -
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 8,066 18,894 $ 377,761 $ 763,651
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 748 847 32,100 31,892
SHARES REDEEMED (18,359) (10,250) (860,250) (412,791)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (9,545) 9,491 $ (450,389) $ 382,752
</TABLE>
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS B ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
C SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 27,000
CLASS T 87,000
CLASS B 33,000
CLASS C 6,000
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 34,000
$ 187,000
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund,
including the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30,
1997, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in
the period then ended and the financial highlights of Class A, Class
T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the fund's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial
highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor
Equity Growth Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for
each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial
highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund voted to
pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record
date, the following distributions derived from capital gains realized
from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Class A 12/22/97 12/19/97 $0.11 $5.65
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $.42
Class T 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $5.62
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $.42
Class B 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $5.65
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $.42
Class C 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $5.62
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $.42
A total of 75.52%, and 99.19% of the dividends distributed by Class A,
and Class T, respectively, during the fiscal year qualifies for the
dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders
A total of 7.01% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is
generally exempt from state income tax.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To adopt a new fundamental investment policy for the fund that would
permit it to invest all of its assets in another open-end investment
company managed by FMR or an affiliate with substantially the same
investment objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,007,210.180 87.818
AGAINST 4,291,145.133 7.110
ABSTAIN 3,061,738.444 5.072
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 8
To approve an amended Management Contract for the fund that would
reduce the management fee payable to FMR by the fund.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 66,710,627.011 93.035
AGAINST 1,609,901.646 2.245
ABSTAIN 3,384,602.100 4.720
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 9
To approve an amended Sub-Advisory Agreement with FMR Far East to
provide investment advice and research services or investment
management services.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 67,131,548.652 93.622
AGAINST 1,423,904.500 1.985
ABSTAIN 3,149,677.605 4.393
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 10
To approve an amended Sub-Advisory Agreement with FMR U.K. to provide
investment advice and research services or investment management
services.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 67,227,838.970 93.756
AGAINST 1,373,214.429 1.915
ABSTAIN 3,104,077.358 4.329
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 11
To approve an amended Distribution and Service Plan for Class T shares
of the fund that would remove from the 12b-1 fee calculation the
exclusion of shares purchased 144 months prior.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 49,078,166.383 90.981
AGAINST 1,510,462.414 2.800
ABSTAIN 3,354,946.995 6.219
TOTAL 53,943,575.792 100.000
PROPOSAL 12
To amend the fundamental investment limitation concerning
diversification to permit increased investment in the securities of
any single issuer.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 62,897,311.316 88.716
AGAINST 4,791,830.604 6.759
ABSTAIN 3,208,131.837 4.525
TOTAL 70,897,273.757 100.000
BROKER 807,857.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 13
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from issuer diversification limits.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,995,164.933 87.798
AGAINST 3,927,668.633 6.507
ABSTAIN 3,437,260.191 5.695
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 14
To replace the fundamental name test policy with a non-fundamental
policy based on total assets.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,999,480.653 86.149
AGAINST 4,392,073.449 7.276
ABSTAIN 3,968,539.655 6.575
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 15
To eliminate the fundamental investment policy relating to permissible
repurchase agreement counterparties.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,893,136.823 89.286
AGAINST 2,650,341.695 4.391
ABSTAIN 3,816,615.239 6.323
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 16
To make explicit the ability of the fund to purchase any security or
instrument backed by real estate or real estate interests and any
security of companies engaged in the real estate business. Also to
eliminate the restriction that securities backed by real estate must
be marketable.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,368,713.012 86.760
AGAINST 4,743,640.032 7.859
ABSTAIN 3,247,740.713 5.381
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 17
To add the ability to issue senior securities to the extent permitted
under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,467,941.126 88.582
AGAINST 3,564,923.154 5.906
ABSTAIN 3,327,229.477 5.512
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 18
To replace the fundamental investment limitation on short sales with a
non-fundamental limitation which explicitly allows investment in
options.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,746,788.062 85.730
AGAINST 5,285,339.696 8.756
ABSTAIN 3,327,965.999 5.514
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 19
To replace the fundamental investment limitation on margin purchases
with a similar non-fundamental investment limitation.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,525,098.806 85.363
AGAINST 5,531,277.632 9.164
ABSTAIN 3,303,717.319 5.473
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 20
To amend the borrowing limitation to require a reduction in borrowing
if borrowing exceeds the 33 1/3% limit for any reason rather than
solely because of a decline in net assets.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,284,061.257 86.620
AGAINST 4,685,637.104 7.763
ABSTAIN 3,390,395.396 5.617
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 21
To clarify that the fund can purchase an entire issue of debt
securities and to eliminate the reference to "portfolio securities" in
the exception for repurchase agreements.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,573,978.831 87.101
AGAINST 4,475,964.819 7.415
ABSTAIN 3,310,150.107 5.484
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 22
To eliminate the fundamental investment limitation restricting
ownership of other investment companies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,115,475.095 86.341
AGAINST 5,052,197.551 8.370
ABSTAIN 3,192,421.111 5.289
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 23
To eliminate the fundamental investment limitation concerning
investments in securities of newly-formed issuers.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,968,667.724 87.754
AGAINST 4,211,135.379 6.977
ABSTAIN 3,180,290.654 5.269
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 24
To eliminate the fundamental limitation restricting investments in
oil, gas, and mineral exploration programs.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,710,302.052 85.670
AGAINST 5,467,664.983 9.058
ABSTAIN 3,182,126.722 5.272
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail P. Johnson, Vice President
Jennifer Uhrig, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
EQUITY GROWTH
FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 6 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 9 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 10 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUE.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 30 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 39 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 40
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 41
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value).
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 20.46% 142.20% 799.06%
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 150.41% 456.23%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 118.19% 390.30%
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Institutional Class' performance in
percentage terms over a set period - in this case, one year, five
years or 10 years. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Institutional Class' returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized,
unmanaged index of common stocks. To measure how Institutional Class'
performance stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the
growth funds average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds
with similar objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
The past one year average represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds.
These benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if
any, and exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 PAST 5 PAST 10
YEAR YEARS YEARS
ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 20.46% 19.35% 24.56%
S&P 500 28.51% 20.15% 18.69%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% 16.55% 16.76%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Institutional Class' cumulative
return and show you what would have happened if Institutional Class
had performed at a constant rate each year.
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971215 175259 S00000000000001
FA Equity Growth -CL I S&P 500
00086 SP001
1987/11/30 10000.00 10000.00
1987/12/31 11746.10 10761.00
1988/01/31 11713.71 11214.04
1988/02/29 12415.45 11736.61
1988/03/31 12598.99 11373.95
1988/04/30 12458.64 11500.20
1988/05/31 12372.27 11600.25
1988/06/30 13473.47 12132.71
1988/07/31 13203.56 12086.60
1988/08/31 12620.58 11675.66
1988/09/30 13322.32 12173.04
1988/10/31 13181.97 12511.45
1988/11/30 12976.85 12332.54
1988/12/31 13575.03 12548.36
1989/01/31 14644.71 13466.90
1989/02/28 14655.74 13131.57
1989/03/31 15140.96 13437.54
1989/04/30 16144.47 14134.94
1989/05/31 17533.95 14707.41
1989/06/30 16883.32 14623.58
1989/07/31 18041.23 15944.09
1989/08/31 18747.00 16256.59
1989/09/30 19265.29 16189.94
1989/10/31 19022.69 15814.33
1989/11/30 19099.88 16136.94
1989/12/31 19662.26 16524.23
1990/01/31 17857.57 15415.45
1990/02/28 18576.92 15614.31
1990/03/31 19662.26 16028.09
1990/04/30 19271.03 15627.39
1990/05/31 22009.62 17151.06
1990/06/30 22198.92 17034.43
1990/07/31 21567.91 16979.92
1990/08/31 18816.71 15444.94
1990/09/30 17264.42 14692.77
1990/10/31 17478.97 14629.59
1990/11/30 19624.40 15574.66
1990/12/31 21025.24 16009.20
1991/01/31 24079.33 16707.20
1991/02/28 26250.00 17901.76
1991/03/31 28824.52 18334.98
1991/04/30 28723.56 18378.99
1991/05/31 30225.36 19172.96
1991/06/30 27713.94 18294.84
1991/07/31 29960.34 19147.38
1991/08/31 31575.72 19601.17
1991/09/30 31651.44 19273.83
1991/10/31 31739.78 19532.10
1991/11/30 30641.83 18744.96
1991/12/31 34630.18 20889.38
1992/01/31 35599.86 20500.84
1992/02/29 35782.86 20767.35
1992/03/31 34093.66 20362.38
1992/04/30 33389.83 20961.04
1992/05/31 33234.98 21063.75
1992/06/30 32137.00 20749.90
1992/07/31 33263.14 21598.57
1992/08/31 32460.77 21155.80
1992/09/30 33066.06 21405.44
1992/10/31 34811.57 21480.36
1992/11/30 37120.14 22212.84
1992/12/31 38140.88 22486.05
1993/01/31 39207.19 22674.94
1993/02/28 38213.69 22983.32
1993/03/31 39423.17 23468.26
1993/04/30 38789.63 22900.33
1993/05/31 41064.60 23514.06
1993/06/30 41237.38 23582.25
1993/07/31 40546.25 23487.92
1993/08/31 42058.10 24378.11
1993/09/30 43325.17 24190.40
1993/10/31 43872.31 24691.14
1993/11/30 42821.22 24456.58
1993/12/31 44132.44 24752.50
1994/01/31 45724.85 25594.09
1994/02/28 45360.51 24900.49
1994/03/31 43523.62 23814.83
1994/04/30 44024.59 24119.66
1994/05/31 43781.69 24515.22
1994/06/30 41884.08 23914.60
1994/07/31 42810.12 24699.00
1994/08/31 44768.45 25711.65
1994/09/30 43872.78 25081.72
1994/10/31 45330.14 25646.06
1994/11/30 43872.78 24712.03
1994/12/31 44113.47 25078.51
1995/01/31 43742.90 25728.79
1995/02/28 45456.79 26731.44
1995/03/31 47201.57 27520.29
1995/04/30 49255.15 28330.76
1995/05/31 50999.93 29463.14
1995/06/30 54906.37 30147.57
1995/07/31 59028.98 31147.26
1995/08/31 59662.04 31225.44
1995/09/30 61375.94 32543.16
1995/10/31 61098.01 32426.98
1995/11/30 62364.13 33850.52
1995/12/31 61810.19 34502.48
1996/01/31 63291.17 35676.95
1996/02/29 64734.08 36007.67
1996/03/31 65209.58 36354.43
1996/04/30 67193.58 36890.29
1996/05/31 69030.01 37841.69
1996/06/30 68177.38 37985.87
1996/07/31 64061.81 36307.65
1996/08/31 65586.70 37073.38
1996/09/30 70030.20 39159.87
1996/10/31 70407.33 40239.90
1996/11/30 74637.67 43281.64
1996/12/31 72251.96 42424.23
1997/01/31 76622.77 45074.89
1997/02/28 74904.92 45428.28
1997/03/31 70771.88 43561.63
1997/04/30 74411.68 46162.26
1997/05/31 79718.29 48972.62
1997/06/30 83017.92 51166.59
1997/07/31 89362.04 55237.92
1997/08/31 85875.33 52143.49
1997/09/30 90824.77 54999.39
1997/10/31 87321.04 53162.41
1997/11/28 89906.31 55623.30
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971215 175302 R00000000000123
$10,000 OVER 10 YEARS: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth - Institutional Class on
November 30, 1987. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $89,906 - a 799.06% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did
over the same period. With dividends and capital gains, if any,
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $55,623 -
a 456.23% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Jennifer Uhrig, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, JENNIFER?
A. For the 12 months that ended November 30, 1997, the fund's
Institutional Class shares returned 20.46%.The growth funds average
returned 22.00% during this time, according to Lipper Analytical
Services. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index had a 12-month return of
28.51%.
Q. WHY DID THE FUND UNDERPERFORM BOTH ITS PEER GROUP AND THE S&P 500
DURING THE PERIOD?
A. The fund was hurt by poor stock selection within the technology
sector. While the fund was overweighted in technology stocks relative
to the S&P 500 - and the group outperformed the market slightly for
the total period - this outperformance was concentrated among a few
large names. The average mid-cap and small-cap tech stock
underperformed the market significantly. In particular, the fund was
hurt by its exposure to networking stocks, which lagged the market in
the first quarter. Additionally, not owning enough financial
services-related stocks also detracted from performance. I decided not
to overweight this sector since financial services is not a growth
area, and is not typically a focus for an aggressive growth fund. I
also believed that it was late in the business cycle to be overly
exposed to this highly cyclical group. In retrospect, this was a
mistake because these stocks performed well.
Q. SINCE YOU TOOK OVER THE FUND IN JANUARY 1997, WHAT MAJOR CHANGES
HAVE YOU MADE AND WHY?
A. The main changes I made were to reduce the number of positions in
the fund and make the top holdings more concentrated. By doing so, I
was able to invest more heavily in my best ideas. I've also decreased
the fund's cash position by adding to existing holdings. At the end of
the period, the fund's top 10 positions accounted for about one-fourth
of the fund's investments versus around 19% at the beginning of the
period. In addition, I increased the fund's health-care holdings,
particularly in pharmaceutical stocks. While we're looking at 12-month
performance in this report, I would point out that three of the fund's
four share classes beat their peer group returns over the second half
of the period. It took a while to see the effects of these changes,
but recent performance indicates that these strategies may be working.
Q. CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT A FEW STOCKS THAT PERFORMED WELL? ANY
DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. Microsoft - the fund's second-largest position as of November 30 -
was a very strong contributor to performance. Microsoft had a terrific
first half of the year, with earnings exceeding expectations due to
better-than-expected sales of its applications products. While the
stock has treaded water in the second half of the year, the company
looks well-positioned to benefit from new platform products in 1998.
Some of the fund's retail and energy service stocks also contributed
positively. Wal-Mart, for example, improved its balance sheet, shrunk
inventories and bought back stock, while Schlumberger - one of the
leaders in the oil services field - turned in a strong performance. On
the negative end of the spectrum, Boeing was disappointing because the
company was unable to ramp up production profitably. The fund no
longer owned this position at the end of the period.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. In the months ahead, I expect to continue to concentrate on those
sectors of the economy that typically offer the most growth
opportunities - technology, retail and health care. I plan to
concentrate on those subsectors of these larger groups that offer the
best earnings outlook relative to the price of a company's stock. In
addition, I will supplement this basic focus with holdings outside of
these areas in stocks with special situations or superior earnings
potential. I continue to look for new growth areas in the economy and
emerging trends. Finally, I will look to invest in growth stocks
within cyclical industries when the business cycle is appropriate.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
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TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 4.6 4.5
MICROSOFT CORP. 3.0 3.4
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 2.9 1.2
WAL-MART STORES, INC. 2.8 2.1
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2.5 1.1
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 2.0 1.2
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 1.9 2.1
DISNEY (WALT) CO. 1.9 1.7
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1.8 1.0
WORLDCOM, INC. 1.8 1.8
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 24.3 20.5
HEALTH 18.6 16.5
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 9.9 8.5
FINANCE 9.4 9.1
NONDURABLES 8.5 8.5
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 2.4
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 97.59999999999999
STOCKS 95.6%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.4%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 5.3%
STOCKS 97.6%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 2.4%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 6.0%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.4
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 95.59999999999999
*
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INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 97.6%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.4%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 0.7%
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 547,500 $ 16,083
Lockheed Martin Corp. 217,700 21,239
37,322
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.7%
Northrop Grumman Corp. 163,900 18,480
Raytheon Co. 331,200 18,526
37,006
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 74,328
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.2%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 0.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 122,200 9,371
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 347,400 15,894
Monsanto Co. 234,600 10,249
35,514
IRON & STEEL - 0.3%
Nucor Corp. 296,100 14,805
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.8%
Corning, Inc. 438,600 18,613
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 786,200 26,633
45,246
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.4%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 433,500 22,569
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 118,134
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.2%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.1%
Coflexip sponsored ADR 153,600 7,642
ENGINEERING - 0.1%
Fluor Corp. 76,000 2,731
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 10,373
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
DURABLES - 1.4%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.2%
AutoZone, Inc. (a) 294,600 $ 8,838
Circuit City Stores, Inc. - CarMax Group 241,800 2,886
11,724
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
General Motors Corp. Class H 307,600 20,609
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 0.8%
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 284,100 14,276
Reebok International Ltd. (a) 419,800 16,503
Timberland Co. Class A (a) 169,100 13,169
43,948
TOTAL DURABLES 76,281
ENERGY - 5.2%
ENERGY SERVICES - 3.2%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 604,200 22,582
Falcon Drilling, Inc. (a) 638,600 20,595
Halliburton Co. 975,700 52,627
Schlumberger Ltd. 458,900 37,773
Transocean Offshore, Inc. 148,800 7,059
Varco International, Inc. (a) 184,100 9,424
Western Atlas, Inc. (a) 282,700 19,665
169,725
OIL & GAS - 2.0%
British Petroleum PLC ADR 309,563 25,694
Burlington Resources, Inc. 120,600 5,367
Cooper Cameron Corp. (a) 203,700 12,413
EVI, Inc. (a) 118,200 6,080
Tosco Corp. 710,600 23,139
Total SA:
Class B 239,600 25,148
sponsored ADR 135,400 7,117
Unocal Corp. 14 1
104,959
TOTAL ENERGY 274,684
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
FINANCE - 9.4%
BANKS - 0.4%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 416,400 $ 22,382
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.2%
American Express Co. 1,102,104 86,928
Associates First Capital Corp. 222,400 14,289
Beneficial Corp. 209,400 16,255
117,472
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 4.0%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2,339,500 96,504
Federal National Mortgage Association 2,002,200 105,741
SLM Holding Corp. 89,800 11,595
213,840
INSURANCE - 2.8%
Allmerica Financial Corp. 241,400 11,708
Allstate Corp. 374,079 32,124
AMBAC, Inc. 679,000 27,245
American International Group, Inc. 152,800 15,404
MBIA, Inc. 181,800 11,431
Progressive Corp. 88,600 9,037
UNUM Corp. 894,000 42,409
149,358
TOTAL FINANCE 503,052
HEALTH - 18.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 12.2%
American Home Products Corp. 2,209,700 154,403
Amgen, Inc. 402,400 20,573
Barr Laboratories, Inc. (a) 81,500 2,934
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 1,091,800 102,220
Elan Corp. PLC ADR (a) 413,500 21,812
Genentech, Inc. special (a) 278,100 16,234
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a) 168,300 5,806
Glaxo PLC sponsored ADR 413,000 18,869
Lilly (Eli) & Co. 667,000 42,063
Medimmune, Inc. (a) 131,900 5,045
Merck & Co., Inc. 737,200 69,711
Pfizer, Inc. 321,300 23,375
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - CONTINUED
Schering-Plough Corp. 998,700 $ 62,606
Sepracor, Inc. (a) 165,400 6,099
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 1,376,000 68,284
Warner-Lambert Co. 227,700 31,850
651,884
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 4.1%
Abbott Laboratories 790,830 51,404
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 446,100 20,158
Cardinal Health, Inc. 276,050 20,911
Johnson & Johnson 1,054,000 66,336
McKesson Corp. 140,200 15,685
Medtronic, Inc. 506,500 24,185
Sofamor/Danek Group, Inc. (a) 272,900 19,205
Sybron International Corp. (a) 52,700 2,319
220,203
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.3%
Carematrix Corp. (a) 158,800 4,228
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 1,906,405 56,239
Coram Healthcare Corp. warrants 7/11/99 (a) 3,393 -
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 1,452,600 38,131
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 907,450 22,233
120,831
TOTAL HEALTH 992,918
HOLDING COMPANIES - 0.4%
Norfolk Southern Corp. 643,800 20,481
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.1%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 2.5%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA 458,900 57,489
General Electric Co. 596,000 43,955
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 993,600 29,808
131,252
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.1%
Tyco International Ltd. 44,840 1,760
UNOVA, Inc. 282,700 4,771
6,531
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.5%
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 95,750 $ 2,974
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 707,800 23,402
Zurn Industries, Inc. 11,800 404
26,780
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 164,563
MEDIA & LEISURE - 6.6%
BROADCASTING - 0.4%
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 58,100 3,490
Comcast Corp. Class A special 614,900 17,217
20,707
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.9%
Disney (Walt) Co. 1,039,900 98,726
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.3%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 373,600 9,877
Nintendo Co. Ltd. Ord. 42,500 4,389
14,266
LODGING & GAMING - 1.2%
Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (a) 432,400 8,918
HFS, Inc. (a) 211,200 14,494
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 1,144,300 27,177
Sun International Hotels Ltd. Ord. (a) 348,100 13,206
63,795
PUBLISHING - 1.0%
Times Mirror Co. Class A 335,500 19,920
Tribune Co. 339,100 19,117
US WEST Media Group (a) 604,900 16,068
55,105
RESTAURANTS - 1.8%
Applebee's International, Inc. 41,500 877
Brinker International, Inc. (a) 568,500 8,385
Landry's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (a) 532,100 14,965
McDonald's Corp. 402,200 19,507
Papa John's International, Inc. (a) 38,000 1,263
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
MEDIA & LEISURE - CONTINUED
RESTAURANTS - CONTINUED
Starbucks Corp. (a) 423,900 $ 14,784
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 789,680 26,701
Wendy's International, Inc. 486,100 10,208
96,690
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 349,289
NONDURABLES - 8.5%
BEVERAGES - 1.0%
PepsiCo, Inc. 1,362,100 50,227
FOODS - 1.3%
American Italian Pasta Co., Series A 198,700 4,694
Campbell Soup Co. 370,900 20,770
General Mills, Inc. 312,100 23,095
Sara Lee Corp. 413,100 21,843
70,402
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 1.2%
Avon Products, Inc. 79,900 4,619
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 177,000 11,826
Procter & Gamble Co. 644,800 49,206
65,651
TOBACCO - 5.0%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 5,664,800 246,419
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. 606,700 22,107
268,526
TOTAL NONDURABLES 454,806
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.1%
Barrick Gold Corp. 325,000 5,340
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 60,200 1,580
6,920
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 9.9%
APPAREL STORES - 1.0%
Just for Feet, Inc. (a) 529,900 $ 8,975
Ross Stores, Inc. 406,300 15,846
TJX Companies, Inc. 871,900 30,080
54,901
DRUG STORES - 1.4%
CVS Corp. 647,777 42,996
Rite Aid Corp. 430,200 28,286
71,282
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 4.1%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 491,375 23,893
Costco Companies, Inc. (a) 421,100 18,660
Dayton Hudson Corp. 383,100 25,452
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 3,750,300 149,778
217,783
GROCERY STORES - 0.4%
Safeway, Inc. (a) 362,200 22,004
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 3.0%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a) 352,800 11,775
Corporate Express, Inc. 962,725 15,042
Home Depot, Inc. 928,250 51,924
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 662,700 30,443
Staples, Inc. (a) 733,087 20,664
Toys "R" Us, Inc. (a) 562,189 19,185
U.S. Office Products Co. (a) 206,100 4,096
Viking Office Products, Inc. (a) 180,300 4,181
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (a) 91,200 3,477
160,787
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 526,757
SERVICES - 1.5%
ADVERTISING - 0.1%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 75,100 5,567
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - 0.2%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a) 248,500 10,592
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
SERVICES - CONTINUED
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.2%
Hertz Corp. Class A 246,800 $ 9,733
SERVICES - 1.0%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 672,400 19,878
Corrections Corp. of America (a) 463,400 16,045
Gartner Group, Inc. Class A (a) 682,000 19,863
55,786
TOTAL SERVICES 81,678
TECHNOLOGY - 24.3%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 2.2%
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (a) 644,500 23,967
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 614,100 13,779
DSC Communications Corp. (a) 571,700 12,899
Lucent Technologies, Inc. 620,600 49,726
Tellabs, Inc. (a) 342,600 17,815
118,186
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 10.1%
America Online, Inc. (a) 194,100 14,655
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 288,700 18,729
Broderbund Software, Inc. (a) 498,700 14,493
CUC International, Inc. (a) 965,475 27,757
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) 1,220,500 30,818
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) 247,700 17,742
CompUSA, Inc. (a) 1,626,000 59,451
Compuware Corp. (a) 215,400 7,526
Electronic Data Systems Corp. 759,000 28,842
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (a) 364,400 17,582
Equifax, Inc. 322,500 11,005
Henry (Jack) & Associates, Inc. 66,000 1,666
ICG Communications, Inc. (a) 109,000 2,534
Keane, Inc. (a) 502,900 15,936
Manugistics Group, Inc. (a) 19,900 694
Microsoft Corp. (a) 1,144,100 161,890
Oracle Corp. (a) 1,204,087 40,111
Parametric Technology Corp. (a) 282,700 14,294
PeopleSoft, Inc. (a) 199,300 13,042
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - CONTINUED
Policy Management Systems Corp. (a) 43,500 $ 2,811
Sabre Group Holdings, Inc. Class A (a) 405,200 10,434
Siebel Systems, Inc. (a) 185,300 7,713
Structural Dynamics Research Corp. (a) 429 7
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (a) 484,200 12,529
Sybase, Inc. (a) 337,100 4,719
536,980
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 4.7%
Adaptec, Inc. (a) 573,900 28,408
Compaq Computer Corp. 834,550 52,107
Dell Computer Corp. (a) 342,400 28,826
EMC Corp. (a) 844,400 25,596
Fore Systems, Inc. (a) 1,221,000 21,139
Ingram Micro, Inc. Class A (a) 172,600 5,232
Iomega Corp. (a) 522,500 17,177
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 284,100 23,882
Quantum Corp. (a) 873,900 23,268
SCI Systems, Inc. (a) 152,200 6,973
Tech Data Corp. (a) 371,500 14,999
Western Digital Corp. (a) 122,900 2,481
250,088
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.4%
Applied Materials, Inc. (a) 250,900 8,280
KLA-Tencor Corp. (a) 26,000 1,007
Novellus Systems, Inc. (a) 91,300 3,435
Waters Corp. (a) 257,000 11,003
23,725
ELECTRONICS - 6.9%
Altera Corp. (a) 530,600 24,839
Intel Corp. 590,600 45,845
Linear Technology Corp. 174,600 11,240
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (a) 243,700 16,846
Micron Technology, Inc. (a) 803,000 19,975
Motorola, Inc. 537,900 33,820
Sanmina Corp. (a) 327,400 22,263
Solectron Corp. (a) 213,000 7,761
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. sponsored ADR 1,261,800
27,760
Texas Instruments, Inc. 2,656,400 130,828
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
(000S)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - CONTINUED
Uniphase Corp. (a) 320,400 $ 12,856
Xilinx, Inc. (a) 409,400 14,150
368,183
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 1,297,162
TRANSPORTATION - 0.4%
RAILROADS - 0.4%
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. (a) 699,500 21,072
UTILITIES - 4.4%
CELLULAR - 0.1%
Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc. Class A (a) 424,500 5,916
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 4.3%
AT&T Corp. 614,400 34,330
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 438,500 12,936
MCI Communications Corp. 1,059,100 46,534
McLeodUSA, Inc. Class A (a) 74,900 2,771
NEXTLINK Communications, Inc. Class A 19,600 397
Sprint Corp. 636,600 37,281
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 2,927,480 93,679
227,928
TOTAL UTILITIES 233,844
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $3,973,343) 5,206,342
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 2.4%
MATURITY
AMOUNT (000S)
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97 $ 129,732 129,670
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $4,103,013) $ 5,336,012
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $4,113,797,000. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $1,222,215,000, of which $1,339,417,000 related to
appreciated investment securities and $117,202,000 related to
depreciated investment securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $116,982,000 as a capital
gain dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
</TABLE>
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS (EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS) NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 5,336,012
AGREEMENTS OF $129,670) (COST $4,103,013) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 42,876
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 4,143
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 3,975
OTHER RECEIVABLES 319
PREPAID EXPENSES 13
TOTAL ASSETS 5,387,338
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 34,534
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 8,494
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 2,477
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 1,799
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 826
TOTAL LIABILITIES 48,130
NET ASSETS $ 5,339,208
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 3,380,104
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,198
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 724,749
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 1,233,157
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 5,339,208
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
<TABLE>
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS (EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS) NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $51.69
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($28,522 (DIVIDED BY) 551.80 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $51.69) $54.84
CLASS T: $51.97
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($4,205,772 (DIVIDED BY) 80,923 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $51.97) $53.85
CLASS B: $51.41
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($71,496 (DIVIDED BY) 1,390.70 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $51.95
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($965 (DIVIDED BY) 18.575 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $52.86
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($1,032,453 (DIVIDED BY) 19,533 SHARES)
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
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A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 46,294
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 14,829
TOTAL INCOME 61,123
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 30,254
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 8,706
DISTRIBUTION FEES 19,624
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 813
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 30
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 120
REGISTRATION FEES 187
AUDIT 58
LEGAL 106
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 570
MISCELLANEOUS 22
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 60,490
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (1,198) 59,292
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,831
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 736,822
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS (4) 736,818
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 175,300
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES 159 175,459
NET GAIN (LOSS) 912,277
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 914,108
FROM OPERATIONS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ 1,831 $ 26,314
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 736,818 155,834
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 175,459 529,932
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 914,108 712,080
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (24,274) (5,736)
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (133,430) (154,511)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (157,704) (160,247)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (282,118) 1,470,586
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 474,286 2,022,419
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,864,922 2,842,503
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT $ 5,339,208 $ 4,864,922
INCOME OF $1,198 AND $26,034, RESPECTIVELY)
</TABLE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 F
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 44.80 $ 39.47
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) E (.06) .04
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 8.54 5.29
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 8.48 5.33
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.36) -
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) -
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.59) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.69 $ 44.80
TOTAL RETURN B, C 19.73% 13.50%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 28,522 $ 4,423
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.32% G 1.52% A, D,
G
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.30% H 1.50% A, H
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.12)% .38% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE I $ .0427 $ .0414
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A STATE EXPENSE LIMITATION.
E NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
F FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
G FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
H FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
I A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING $ 44.81 $ 39.83 $ 28.52 $ 29.50 $ 26.33
OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (.04) C .22 C .06 .08 (.07) C
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED 8.60 6.90 11.54 .39 3.82
GAIN (LOSS)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT 8.56 7.12 11.60 .47 3.75
OPERATIONS
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.17) (.03) D (.08) - (.08)
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) (2.11) D (.16) (1.45) (.50)
IN EXCESS OF NET - - (.05) - -
REALIZED GAIN
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.40) (2.14) (.29) (1.45) (.58)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.97 $ 44.81 $ 39.83 $ 28.52 $ 29.50
TOTAL RETURN A, B 19.81% 19.00% 41.11% 1.58% 14.52%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD $ 4,205,772 $ 3,536,973 $ 2,051,429 $ 874,172 $ 377,894
(000 OMITTED)
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE 1.31% G 1.36% 1.55% 1.71% 1.85%
NET ASSETS
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO 1.29% E 1.34% E 1.54% E 1.70% E 1.84% E
AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.08)% .54% .21% .15% (.24)%
(LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76% 97% 137% 160%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0427 $ .0414
</TABLE>
A THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
B TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE.
C NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
D THE AMOUNTS SHOWN REFLECT CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK
TO TAX DIFFERENCES (SEE NOTE 1 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FOR FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, A FUND IS
REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE FOR
SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY VARY
FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF TRADES
EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND COMMISSION
RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CLASS - B
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
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<S> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 41.81
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.32)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 9.95
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 9.63
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.03)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.41
TOTAL RETURN B, C 23.05%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 71,496
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.93% A,
H
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.90% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0427
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 51.84
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.02)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .13
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .11
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 51.95
TOTAL RETURN B, C 0.21%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 965
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.95% A,
H
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.89% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.82)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0427
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING $ 45.52 $ 40.39 $ 28.90 $ 29.74 $ 26.37
OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME .22 B .45 B .28 .30 .19 B
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED 8.72 7.00 11.69 .42 3.78
GAIN (LOSS)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT 8.94 7.45 11.97 .72 3.97
OPERATIONS
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.37) (.21) C (.27) (.11) (.10)
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (1.23) (2.11) C (.16) (1.45) (.50)
IN EXCESS OF NET REALIZED GAIN - - (.05) - -
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.60) (2.32) (.48) (1.56) (.60)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 52.86 $ 45.52 $ 40.39 $ 28.90 $ 29.74
TOTAL RETURN A 20.46% 19.68% 42.15% 2.46% 15.36%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD $ 1,032,453 $ 1,323,526 $ 791,074 $ 410,450 $ 296,466
(000 OMITTED)
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE .77% .79% .83% .86% .95%
NET ASSETS
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO .75% D .77% D .83% .84% D .94% D
AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME .46% 1.11% .92% 1.00% .66%
TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 108% 76% 97% 137% 160%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE E $ .0427 $ .0414
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A THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
B NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
C THE AMOUNTS SHOWN REFLECT CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK
TO TAX DIFFERENCES (SEE NOTE 1 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E FOR FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, A FUND IS
REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE FOR
SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY VARY
FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF TRADES
EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND COMMISSION
RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund (the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts , disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
U.S. federal income taxes to the extent that it distributes
substantially all of its taxable income for its fiscal year. The fund
may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments
which are accrued based upon the fund's understanding of the tax rules
and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests. The
fund accrues such taxes as applicable. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class B and Class C and shares of Class B and Class C for distribution
under federal and state securities law. These expenses are borne by
Class B and Class C and amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for litigation proceeds, foreign currency transactions,
passive foreign investment companies (PFIC) and losses deferred due to
wash sales. The fund also utilized earnings and profits distributed to
shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid
deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
may include temporary book and tax basis differences that will reverse
in a subsequent
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS - CONTINUED
period. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is
distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $5,118,910,000 and $5,217,478,000, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
MANAGEMENT FEE - CONTINUED
fee rate is .30%. In the event that these rates were lower than the
contractual rates in effect during the period, FMR voluntarily
implemented the above rates, as they resulted in the same or a lower
management fee. For the period, the management fee was equivalent to
an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 36,000 $ 36,000
CLASS T 19,298,000 19,298,000
CLASS B 290,000 73,000
CLASS C 375 -
$ 19,624,375 $ 19,407,000
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
cost of shares at the initial date of purchase or the net asset value
of the redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital
gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 516,000 $ 353,000
CLASS T 2,561,000 1,784,000
CLASS B 53,000 0 *
$ 3,130,000 $ 2,137,000
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS THROUGH WHICH
THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports. For the period, the following amounts were paid to each
transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 40,000 .27
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 6,978,000 .18
CLASS B FIIOC * 75,000 .26 ***
CLASS C FIIOC * 78 .23 ***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 1,613,000 .14
$ 8,706,078
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN
TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR
WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. maintains the fund's
accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net
assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $1,570,000 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.20 $ 2,000
CLASS T 1.45 120,000
CLASS B 1.95 25,000
CLASS C 1.95 6,000
$ 153,000
Effective November 1, 1997, Class A, Class T, Class B, and the
Institutional Class expense limitations were changed from 1.75% to
1.20%, 2.00% to 1.45%, 2.50% to 1.95%, and from 1.50% to .95% of each
Class' average net assets, respectively.
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $1,012,000 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $5,000
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
CLASS T $ 8,000
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS $ 20,000
$ 28,000
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 B 1996 A
CLASS A
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 44,000 $ -
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 155,000 -
TOTAL $ 199,000 $ -
CLASS T
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 13,448,000 $ 2,317,000
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 97,420,000 112,907,000
TOTAL $ 110,868,000 $ 115,224,000
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 341 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 10,782,000 $ 3,419,000
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN 35,855,000 41,604,000
TOTAL $ 46,637,000 $ 45,023,000
$ 157,704,341 $ 160,247,000
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS B ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SHARES DOLLARS
AMOUNT IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 B, C 1996 A 1997 B, C 1996 A
CLASS A 527 100 $ 25,137 $ 4,269
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5 - 193 -
SHARES REDEEMED (79) (1) (3,746) (67)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 453 99 $ 21,584 $ 4,202
CLASS T 24,794 45,074 $ 1,148,466 $ 1,801,024
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 2,444 2,864 103,689 106,705
SHARES REDEEMED (25,241) (20,513) (1,172,658) (824,097)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,997 27,425 $ 79,497 $ 1,083,632
CLASS B 1,494 - $ 71,102 $ -
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (103) - (4,871) -
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,391 - $ 66,231 $ -
CLASS C 19 - $ 959 $ -
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 8,066 18,894 $ 377,761 $ 763,651
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 748 847 32,100 31,892
SHARES REDEEMED (18,359) (10,250) (860,250) (412,791)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (9,545) 9,491 $ (450,389) $ 382,752
</TABLE>
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS B ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
C SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 27,000
CLASS T 87,000
CLASS B 33,000
CLASS C 6,000
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 34,000
$ 187,000
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund,
including the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30,
1997, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in
the period then ended and the financial highlights of Class A, Class
T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the fund's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial
highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor
Equity Growth Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for
each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial
highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund voted to
pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record
date, the following distributions derived from capital gains realized
from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Institutional Class 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.22 $5.65
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $.42
A total of 61.82% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate
shareholders.
A total of 7.01% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is
generally exempt from state income tax.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To adopt a new fundamental investment policy for the fund that would
permit it to invest all of its assets in another open-end investment
company managed by FMR or an affiliate with substantially the same
investment objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,007,210.180 87.818
AGAINST 4,291,145.133 7.110
ABSTAIN 3,061,738.444 5.072
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 8
To approve an amended Management Contract for the fund that would
reduce the management fee payable to FMR by the fund.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 66,710,627.011 93.035
AGAINST 1,609,901.646 2.245
ABSTAIN 3,384,602.100 4.720
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 9
To approve an amended Sub-Advisory Agreement with FMR Far East to
provide investment advice and research services or investment
management services.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 67,131,548.652 93.622
AGAINST 1,423,904.500 1.985
ABSTAIN 3,149,677.605 4.393
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 10
To approve an amended Sub-Advisory Agreement with FMR U.K. to provide
investment advice and research services or investment management
services.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 67,227,838.970 93.756
AGAINST 1,373,214.429 1.915
ABSTAIN 3,104,077.358 4.329
TOTAL 71,705,130.757 100.000
PROPOSAL 11
To amend the fundamental investment limitation concerning
diversification to permit increased investment in the securities of
any single issuer.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 62,897,311.316 88.716
AGAINST 4,791,830.604 6.759
ABSTAIN 3,208,131.837 4.525
TOTAL 70,897,273.757 100.000
BROKER 807,857.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 12
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from issuer diversification limits.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,995,164.933 87.798
AGAINST 3,927,668.633 6.507
ABSTAIN 3,437,260.191 5.695
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 13
To replace the fundamental name test policy with a non-fundamental
policy based on total assets.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,999,480.653 86.149
AGAINST 4,392,073.449 7.276
ABSTAIN 3,968,539.655 6.575
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 14
To eliminate the fundamental investment policy relating to permissible
repurchase agreement counterparties.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,893,136.823 89.286
AGAINST 2,650,341.695 4.391
ABSTAIN 3,816,615.239 6.323
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 15
To make explicit the ability of the fund to purchase any security or
instrument backed by real estate or real estate interests and any
security of companies engaged in the real estate business. Also to
eliminate the restriction that securities backed by real estate must
be marketable.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,368,713.012 86.760
AGAINST 4,743,640.032 7.859
ABSTAIN 3,247,740.713 5.381
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 16
To add the ability to issue senior securities to the extent permitted
under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 53,467,941.126 88.582
AGAINST 3,564,923.154 5.906
ABSTAIN 3,327,229.477 5.512
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.00
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 17
To replace the fundamental investment limitation on short sales with a
non-fundamental limitation which explicitly allows investment in
options.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,746,788.062 85.730
AGAINST 5,285,339.696 8.756
ABSTAIN 3,327,965.999 5.514
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 18
To replace the fundamental investment limitation on margin purchases
with a similar non-fundamental investment limitation.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,525,098.806 85.363
AGAINST 5,531,277.632 9.164
ABSTAIN 3,303,717.319 5.473
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 19
To amend the borrowing limitation to require a reduction in borrowing
if borrowing exceeds the 33 1/3% limit for any reason rather than
solely because of a decline in net assets.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,284,061.257 86.620
AGAINST 4,685,637.104 7.763
ABSTAIN 3,390,395.396 5.617
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 20
To clarify that the fund can purchase an entire issue of debt
securities and to eliminate the reference to "portfolio securities" in
the exception for repurchase agreements.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,573,978.831 87.101
AGAINST 4,475,964.819 7.415
ABSTAIN 3,310,150.107 5.484
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 21
To eliminate the fundamental investment limitation restricting
ownership of other investment companies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,115,475.095 86.341
AGAINST 5,052,197.551 8.370
ABSTAIN 3,192,421.111 5.289
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 22
To eliminate the fundamental investment limitation concerning
investments in securities of newly-formed issuers.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 52,968,667.724 87.754
AGAINST 4,211,135.379 6.977
ABSTAIN 3,180,290.654 5.269
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 23
To eliminate the fundamental limitation restricting investments in
oil, gas, and mineral exploration programs.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 51,710,302.052 85.670
AGAINST 5,467,664.983 9.058
ABSTAIN 3,182,126.722 5.272
TOTAL 60,360,093.757 100.000
BROKER 11,345,037.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail P. Johnson, Vice President
Jennifer Uhrig, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
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Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
TECHNOQUANTGROWTH
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FUND - CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 12 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 15 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 16 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 26 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 35 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 43 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 44
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 45
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH FUND - CLASS A
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Effective August 1, 1997, the maximum 5.25% sales charge on
Class A shares was increased to 5.75%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed
certain class expenses, the total return would have been lower.
<TABLE>
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS A 13.80%
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS A (INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE) 7.26%
S&P 500 (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
</TABLE>
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class A's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class A's returns to those of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of
common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends and
capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class A's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class A had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151731 S00000000000001
FA TechnoQuant Growth - A S&P 500
00267 SP001
1996/12/31 9425.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 9698.33 10624.80
1997/02/28 9010.30 10708.10
1997/03/31 8557.90 10268.10
1997/04/30 8671.00 10881.11
1997/05/31 9425.00 11543.55
1997/06/30 9839.70 12060.70
1997/07/31 10819.90 13020.37
1997/08/31 10857.60 12290.97
1997/09/30 11526.78 12964.15
1997/10/31 10961.28 12531.14
1997/11/28 10725.65 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151732 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth - Class A on December
31, 1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 5.75% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $10,726 - a 7.26% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did
over the same period. With dividends reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH FUND - CLASS T
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
total return would have been lower.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS T 13.60%
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS T (INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE) 9.62%
S&P 500 (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
</TABLE>
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class T's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class T's returns to those of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of
common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends and
capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class T's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class T had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152828 S00000000000001
FA TechnoQuant Growth - T S&P 500
00269 SP001
1996/12/31 9650.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 9929.85 10624.80
1997/02/28 9215.75 10708.10
1997/03/31 8752.55 10268.10
1997/04/30 8868.35 10881.11
1997/05/31 9640.35 11543.55
1997/06/30 10064.95 12060.70
1997/07/31 11058.90 13020.37
1997/08/31 11097.50 12290.97
1997/09/30 11773.00 12964.15
1997/10/31 11194.00 12531.14
1997/11/28 10962.40 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152829 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth - Class T on December
31, 1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 3.50% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $10,962 - a 9.62% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did
over the same period. With dividends reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH FUND - CLASS B
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Class B's contingent deferred sales charge included in the
life of fund total return figure is 5%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed
certain class expenses, the total return would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS B 13.10%
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS B (INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE) 8.10%
S&P 500 (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
</TABLE>
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class B's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class B's returns to those of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of
common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends and
capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class B's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class B had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152028 S00000000000001
FA TechnoQuant Growth - B S&P 500
00268 SP001
1996/12/31 10000.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 10290.00 10624.80
1997/02/28 9540.00 10708.10
1997/03/31 9060.00 10268.10
1997/04/30 9170.00 10881.11
1997/05/31 9960.00 11543.55
1997/06/30 10400.00 12060.70
1997/07/31 11420.00 13020.37
1997/08/31 11460.00 12290.97
1997/09/30 12160.00 12964.15
1997/10/31 11550.00 12531.14
1997/11/28 10810.00 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152029 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth - Class B on December
31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30,
1997, the value of the investment, including the effect of the
applicable contingent deferred sales charge, would have grown to
$10,810 - an 8.10% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 -
a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH FUND - CLASS C
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class C shares took place on November
3, 1997. Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee
that is reflected in returns after November 3, 1997. Returns prior to
November 3, 1997 are those of Class B shares and reflect Class B
shares' 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee. Class C's contingent
deferred sales charge included in the life of fund total return figure
is 1.00%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
total return would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS C 13.12%
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - CLASS C (INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE) 12.12%
S&P 500 (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
</TABLE>
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class C's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class C's returns to those of the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of
common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends and
capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class C's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class C had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 081543 S00000000000001
FA TechnoQuant Growth - C S&P 500
00486 SP001
1996/12/31 10000.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 10290.00 10624.80
1997/02/28 9540.00 10708.10
1997/03/31 9060.00 10268.10
1997/04/30 9170.01 10881.11
1997/05/31 9960.00 11543.55
1997/06/30 10400.01 12060.70
1997/07/31 11420.00 13020.37
1997/08/31 11460.00 12290.97
1997/09/30 12160.01 12964.15
1997/10/31 11550.00 12531.14
1997/11/28 11212.07 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 081544 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth - Class C on December
31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30,
1997, the value of the investment, including the effect of the
applicable contingent deferred sales charge, would have grown to
$11,212 - a 12.12% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 -
a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Tim Krochuk, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor
TechnoQuant Growth Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, TIM?
A. Since its inception on December 31, 1996, through November 30,
1997, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares had
total returns of 13.80%, 13.60%, 13.10% and 13.12%, respectively.
During the same period, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned
31.11%.
Q. WHY DID THE FUND UNDERPERFORM THE INDEX?
A. The fund's tilt toward mid-capitalization stocks hurt performance.
For the three years that ended March 1997, large-cap stocks markedly
outperformed all other stocks. As a result, the fund dramatically
underperformed the S&P 500 index through April. During the next
several months, however, momentum veered away from large-cap stocks as
investors started buying more small- and mid-cap stocks. Many of the
largest-cap companies in the S&P 500 index were trading at extremely
high valuation levels and investors saw opportunities to buy
smaller-cap companies that hadn't yet reached peak valuations relative
to their earnings growth. At that point, the fund's performance picked
up as the market breadth improved. However, that turn of fortune did
not last long. At the end of October, the turmoil in Southeast Asia
sent many investors into a panic. Many of them, particularly foreign
investors, rushed back into large-cap stocks, considering the big
names such as General Electric and IBM as "safe havens." Therefore,
the fund's performance lagged in late October and November, when the
market narrowed significantly.
Q. WHAT OTHER FACTORS AFFECTED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?
A. The fund's quantitative models predicted that volatility would
increase throughout the year. This information encouraged me to
position the fund defensively. I believe this strategy was a real plus
when we encountered higher levels of volatility.
Q. BUT ISN'T ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT SUPPOSED TO BE AN AGGRESSIVE EQUITY
FUND?
A. Positioning an aggressive fund defensively may sound
counter-intuitive, but it's not. When I talk about Advisor TechnoQuant
in terms of being aggressive or defensive, I am referring to its
concentration on sectors and individual equities. At the end of the
period, about 58% of the fund's assets were spread out across five
sectors. In addition, each of the fund's top 30 stocks, on average,
represented only about 1.2% of the fund. This was a defensive position
relative to what Advisor TechnoQuant can do. For example, the fund
could own 50 equities concentrated in just three sectors. That would
be aggressive. Since most people think of defensive positioning as a
move out of stocks and into cash, I want to stress that the fund
remains about 95% invested in equities. By that measure, it is still
an aggressive equity fund.
Q. WHICH HOLDINGS HELPED PERFORMANCE?
WHICH WERE DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. Energy service stocks, such as BJ Services and Halliburton, helped
the fund's performance during much of the period. These companies have
fleets of rigs used for deep-water drilling, and the supply of rigs in
the overall market has been fairly low. This capacity constraint
allowed energy service companies to charge higher daily rental rates
for their rigs - jump-starting their stocks. However, the stocks lost
some ground in November, detracting from performance. The sector that
hurt the fund the most was health care. The worst performer in this
sector was Oxford Health Plans. The company's stock plummeted more
than 60% in one day after the company announced that an accounting
error had caused it to severely misstate its quarterly earnings.
Following my models, I reduced the exposure to the stock by more than
50% before it took a hit that day, but the small position the fund
held after that still hurt performance. I sold the fund's position in
Oxford Health by the end of the period. Boston Scientific, Interneuron
Pharmaceuticals and U.S. Diagnostic were other health care stocks that
detracted from performance, although the effects were minimal since
the fund sold its investments in Interneuron Pharmaceuticals and U.S.
Diagnostic by the end of the period.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. A combination of some of the more predictive technical cycles
indicates that, after a little more downside, we should see the market
consolidate with a slight upward drift into the first quarter of 1998.
More importantly, I expect the levels of volatility that we are seeing
now to continue for a while. Having said that, let me stress that time
- - and not timing - has been the key to making money in the stock
market. Historically, the market has logged more "up" months than
"down" months, so if an investor tries to time the market by getting
out and back in again, the odds are that the investor will be out of
the market during an "up" month. This is especially important to
remember during a volatile environment like the one we saw at the end
of the period. Investors in Advisor TechnoQuant should plan to stay
invested for at least two or three years. I've said it before and I'll
say it again, time - and not timing - is the key to success in the
financial markets.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 1.8 0.0
DIME BANCORP., INC. 1.6 1.4
WORLDCOM, INC. 1.6 1.9
ROSS STORES, INC. 1.5 0.9
TEXACO, INC. 1.5 0.0
PEPSICO, INC. 1.4 2.8
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. 1.4 1.7
KEANE, INC. 1.4 0.0
MCI COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 1.3 0.0
ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC. 1.3 0.0
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 12.7 13.0
TECHNOLOGY 12.6 9.4
ENERGY 12.0 15.3
HEALTH 10.6 6.3
FINANCE 9.7 11.9
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.5
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 50.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 44.5
STOCKS 95.2%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.8%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 4.5%
STOCKS 94.5%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.5%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 3.8%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.8
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 45.2
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 50.0
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 94.5%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.2%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.2%
Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures, Inc. Class A (a) 47,100 $ 147,188
Aviall, Inc. (a) 21,500 305,031
452,219
SHIP BUILDING & REPAIR - 1.0%
Halter Marine Group, Inc. (a) 14,300 398,613
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 850,832
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.7%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 0.5%
Foamex International, Inc. (a) 17,700 194,700
Ivex Packaging Corp. 600 12,000
206,700
IRON & STEEL - 0.8%
Mueller Industries, Inc. (a) 6,700 311,969
METALS & MINING - 1.4%
Alcan Aluminium Ltd. 5,100 137,165
Aluminum Co. of America 5,900 396,775
533,940
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 1,052,609
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 1.2%
CONSTRUCTION - 0.6%
Ryland Group, Inc. 10,100 220,306
ENGINEERING - 0.0%
Group Maintenance America Corp. 300 4,200
REAL ESTATE - 0.0%
Trammell Crow Co. 100 2,200
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.6%
Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. 7,800 125,775
Imperial Credit Commercial Mortgage Investment Corp. 5,800 90,625
SL Green Realty Corp. 200 5,200
221,600
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 448,306
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
DURABLES - 5.2%
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.9%
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. 3,600 $ 350,775
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.2%
Whirlpool Corp. 1,600 87,700
HOME FURNISHINGS - 3.4%
Miller (Herman), Inc. 10,000 507,500
O'Sullivan Industries Holdings, Inc. (a) 30,300 386,325
Stanley Furniture Co., Inc. (a) 14,700 400,575
1,294,400
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 0.7%
Novel Denim Holdings Ltd. 100 2,275
VF Corp. 5,800 267,888
270,163
TOTAL DURABLES 2,003,038
ENERGY - 12.0%
ENERGY SERVICES - 5.8%
BJ Services Co. (a) 5,900 423,694
Bayard Drilling Technologies, Inc. 100 1,838
CAL Dive International, Inc. 13,100 386,450
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 4,400 219,450
ENSCO International, Inc. 7,700 275,275
Halliburton Co. 9,000 485,438
Key Energy Group, Inc. (a) 6,100 148,306
Layne Christensen Co. (a) 2,300 40,106
Rowan Companies, Inc. (a) 6,800 231,200
Santa Fe International Corp. 100 4,194
Transcoastal Marine Services, Inc. 100 1,950
2,217,901
OIL & GAS - 6.2%
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. Class A 13,800 286,350
Coastal Corp. (The) 6,900 404,081
Dril-Quip, Inc. 100 2,994
Enron Oil & Gas Co. 14,700 280,219
Harken Energy Corp. (a) 31,200 173,550
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 8,328 265,976
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
ENERGY - CONTINUED
OIL & GAS - CONTINUED
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 8,100 $ 426,769
Texaco, Inc. 10,000 565,000
2,404,939
TOTAL ENERGY 4,622,840
FINANCE - 9.7%
BANKS - 2.5%
First International Bancorp., Inc. 22,200 302,475
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 12,000 364,500
Peoples Heritage Financial Group, Inc. 6,800 289,850
956,825
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 1.2%
FIRSTPLUS Financial Group, Inc. (a) 3,700 141,063
Money Store, Inc. 12,800 320,800
461,863
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 1.0%
Federal National Mortgage Association 7,500 396,094
INSURANCE - 2.9%
Conseco, Inc. 5,100 237,469
INSpire Insurance Solutions, Inc. 12,100 229,900
Life USA Holding, Inc. (a) 22,200 371,850
Paula Financial 100 2,225
Stirling Cooke Brown Holdings Ltd. 100 2,425
Torchmark Corp. 6,400 261,200
1,105,069
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.6%
Dime Bancorp., Inc. 25,700 623,225
SECURITIES INDUSTRY - 0.5%
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 100 2,500
American Capital Strategies Ltd. 100 1,850
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. 4,100 207,306
211,656
TOTAL FINANCE 3,754,732
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - 10.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 4.8%
American Home Products Corp. 4,400 $ 307,450
Biogen, Inc. (a) 5,200 182,000
BioReliance Corp. 6,000 111,000
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 4,100 383,863
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a) 8,400 289,800
Schering-Plough Corp. 7,600 476,425
Trimeris, Inc. 5,600 81,200
1,831,738
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 1.8%
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 10,200 404,175
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 2,900 131,044
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (a) 4,900 145,163
Young Innovations, Inc. 100 1,488
681,870
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 4.0%
AmeriPath, Inc. 100 1,675
Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (a) 20,000 340,000
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 13,600 357,000
Humana, Inc. (a) 16,000 355,000
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 15,900 503,831
1,557,506
TOTAL HEALTH 4,071,114
HOLDING COMPANIES - 0.1%
Consolidation Capital Corp. 1,500 30,844
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 2.9%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.2%
General Electric Co. 5,900 435,125
Globecomm Systems, Inc. 200 2,550
437,675
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.4%
Caterpillar, Inc. 3,300 158,194
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.3%
Zurn Industries, Inc. 15,000 513,750
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1,109,619
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 3.9%
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.4%
AMF Bowling, Inc. 10,000 $ 248,125
MGM Grand, Inc. 7,200 281,700
529,825
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.5%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 6,800 179,775
LODGING & GAMING - 1.5%
Anchor Gaming (a) 3,500 278,250
Colonial Downs Holdings, Inc. Class A 30,700 138,150
Grand Casinos, Inc. (a) 13,200 173,250
589,650
RESTAURANTS - 0.5%
Il Fornaio America Corp. 4,200 60,375
Star Buffet, Inc. 100 1,306
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 3,740 126,459
188,140
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 1,487,390
NONDURABLES - 5.8%
BEVERAGES - 2.1%
Coors (Adolph) Co., Class B 7,900 284,400
PepsiCo, Inc. 14,600 538,375
822,775
FOODS - 3.0%
American Italian Pasta Co., Series A 100 2,363
Authentic Specialty Foods, Inc. 7,200 71,100
Campbell Soup Co. 7,200 403,200
Fletchers Fine Foods Ltd. 10,900 153,467
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. 8,100 520,425
1,150,555
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 0.7%
Clorox Co. 3,200 248,400
TOTAL NONDURABLES 2,221,730
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 12.7%
APPAREL STORES - 2.1%
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. 13,100 $ 126,088
Filene's Basement Corp. (a) 16,700 105,419
Ross Stores, Inc. 14,700 573,300
804,807
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 5.8%
Costco Companies, Inc. (a) 3,000 132,938
Dayton Hudson Corp. 6,200 411,913
Federated Department Stores, Inc. (a) 6,900 314,381
Freds, Inc. Class A 19,200 470,400
MacFrugals Bargains Closeouts, Inc. (a) 5,100 218,663
Meyer (Fred), Inc. (a) 6,300 213,413
Nordstrom, Inc. 8,000 472,000
2,233,708
GROCERY STORES - 0.5%
Safeway, Inc. (a) 3,100 188,325
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 4.3%
AC Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. 200 3,000
Home Depot, Inc. 6,900 385,969
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 4,900 225,094
Metal Management, Inc. (a) 16,900 357,013
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. 14,600 326,675
Tandy Corp. 8,500 365,500
U.S.A. Floral Products, Inc. 100 1,525
White Capital Industries Corp. 100 1,919
1,666,695
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 4,893,535
SERVICES - 5.3%
LEASING & RENTAL - 2.3%
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. (a) 20,200 677,963
Budget Group, Inc. Class A (a) 5,800 205,900
883,863
SERVICES - 3.0%
Boron LePore & Associates, Inc. 7,300 178,850
Bright Horizons, Inc. 15,200 241,300
Mac-Gray Corp. 100 1,475
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
SERVICES - CONTINUED
SERVICES - CONTINUED
Medpartners, Inc. (a) 7,400 $ 183,150
National Research Corp. 100 1,956
Personnel Group of America, Inc. (a) 8,600 314,438
Snyder Communications, Inc. 7,000 237,563
1,158,732
TOTAL SERVICES 2,042,595
TECHNOLOGY - 12.6%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 1.4%
Lucent Technologies, Inc. 4,500 360,563
Newbridge Networks Corp. (a) 4,100 172,713
Securacom, Inc. 100 1,038
534,314
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 8.2%
Advantage Learning Systems, Inc. 11,100 252,525
Best Software, Inc. (a) 10,700 111,013
Concord Communications, Inc. 12,800 280,000
Corsair Communications, Inc. 17,100 303,525
Credit Management Solutions, Inc. 13,700 164,400
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (a) 5,800 279,850
HBO & Co. 5,600 251,300
Infodata Systems, Inc. (a) 3,800 48,450
Keane, Inc. (a) 16,400 519,675
Learning Co., Inc. (The) (a) 5,000 90,625
N2K, Inc. 3,400 66,300
Omega Research, Inc. 17,200 88,150
PRT Group, Inc. 200 2,675
RealNetworks, Inc. 100 1,563
Remedy Corp. (a) 11,100 484,238
SPR, Inc. 6,000 95,250
Sybase, Inc. (a) 7,600 106,400
3,145,939
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 1.6%
FARO Technologies, Inc. 19,700 241,325
OYO Geospace, Inc. 100 1,594
Thermo Electron Corp. (a) 10,000 368,125
611,044
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - 1.4%
AMP, Inc. 2,600 $ 112,938
Analog Devices, Inc. (a) 7,400 232,175
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. 400 4,400
Asia Electronics Holdings Co., Inc. 16,300 122,250
Galileo Technology Ltd. 3,000 91,500
563,263
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 4,854,560
TRANSPORTATION - 1.6%
AIR TRANSPORTATION - 0.5%
Air Canada, Inc. (a) 19,000 181,454
RAILROADS - 0.9%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 2,000 183,000
CSX Corp. 3,500 183,094
366,094
TRUCKING & FREIGHT - 0.2%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 3,600 75,600
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 623,148
UTILITIES - 6.0%
CELLULAR - 1.2%
Bell Canada International, Inc. 17,400 252,316
Iridium World Communications Ltd. Class A 200 8,150
360 Degrees Communications Co. (a) 10,000 192,500
452,966
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 1.6%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 8,000 396,500
FPL Group, Inc. 3,700 206,969
603,469
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 3.2%
AT&T Corp. 1,400 78,225
Excel Switching Corp. 100 2,413
France Telecom SA 200 7,340
MCI Communications Corp. 11,700 514,061
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
UTILITIES - CONTINUED
TELEPHONE SERVICES - CONTINUED
Startec Global Communications Corp. 100 $ 1,600
Telstra Corp. (installment receipt) (a)(c) 16,800 31,469
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 18,700 598,400
1,233,508
TOTAL UTILITIES 2,289,943
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $34,259,661) 36,356,835
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
U.S. Treasury Bill, yield at date of purchase
5.36%, 1/8/98 (Cost $99,459) $ 100,000 99,459
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 5.2%
SHARES
Taxable Central Cash Fund (b)
(Cost $2,010,048) 2,010,048 2,010,048
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $36,369,168) $ 38,466,342
CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS
AUD - Australian dollar
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
2. At period end, the seven-day yield on the Taxable Central Cash Fund
was 5.69%. The yield refers to the income earned by investing in the
fund over the seven-day period, expressed as an annual percentage.
3. Purchased on an installment basis. Market value reflects only those
payments made through November 30, 1997. The remaining installment
aggregating AUD 22,680 is due November 17, 1998.
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $36,414,135. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $2,052,207, of which $4,332,602 related to appreciated
investment securities and $2,280,395 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $48,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
The fund intends to elect to defer to its fiscal year ending November
30, 1998 approximately $284,000 of losses recognized during the period
November 1, 1997 to November 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (COST $36,369,168) - $ 38,466,342
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 7,457
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 374,456
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 133,529
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 28,125
INTEREST RECEIVABLE 9,761
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
RECEIVABLE FROM INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 5,739
TOTAL ASSETS 39,038,146
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 366,184
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 43,658
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 19,151
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 73,148
TOTAL LIABILITIES 502,141
NET ASSETS $ 38,536,005
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 35,522,679
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 916,155
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 2,097,171
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 38,536,005
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $11.38
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($5,375,707 (DIVIDED BY) 472,273 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $11.38) $12.07
CLASS T: $11.36
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($20,283,089 (DIVIDED BY) 1,785,475 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $11.36) $11.77
CLASS B: $11.31
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($11,369,828 (DIVIDED BY) 1,005,481 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $11.36
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($48,490 (DIVIDED BY) 4,268 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $11.40
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($1,458,891 (DIVIDED BY) 127,929 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 152,101
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 76,234
TOTAL INCOME 228,335
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 135,400
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 64,069
DISTRIBUTION FEES 127,689
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 55,019
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 72
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 14,305
REGISTRATION FEES 132,834
AUDIT 27,338
LEGAL 325
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 22,874
MISCELLANEOUS 84
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 580,009
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (111,539) 468,470
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (240,135)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 1,169,770
FUTURES CONTRACTS (13,480) 1,156,290
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 2,097,174
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES (3) 2,097,171
NET GAIN (LOSS) 3,253,461
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 3,013,326
FROM OPERATIONS
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT
OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30,
1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (240,135)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1,156,290
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 2,097,171
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 3,013,326
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 35,522,679
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 38,536,005
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD -
END OF PERIOD $ 38,536,005
</TABLE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.07)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.38
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.38
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.80%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 5,376
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.75% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.10)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.36
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.36
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.60%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 20,283
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.00% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.00)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.15)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.31
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.31
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.10%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 11,370
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.51)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.85
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D .00
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) (.49)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (.49)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.36
TOTAL RETURN B, C (4.14)%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 48
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.60)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.44
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.40
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.40
TOTAL RETURN B, C 14.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 1,459
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.42)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund (the fund) is a fund of
Fidelity Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an
unlimited number of shares. The trust is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an
open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts
business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. By so
qualifying, the fund will not be subject to income taxes to the extent
that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its
fiscal year. The schedule of investments includes information
regarding income taxes under the caption "Income Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income, which includes accretion of
original issue discount is accrued as earned. Investment income is
recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is
uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of each trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying each
class and shares of each class for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by each class and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences may result in distribution
reclassifications.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions may include temporary book and tax basis
differences that will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable gain
remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the fund, along with
other affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash
balances into one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are
invested in one or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or
Federal Agency obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
TAXABLE CENTRAL CASH FUND. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by
the SEC, the fund may invest in the Taxable Central Cash Fund (the
Cash Fund) managed by FMR Texas, Inc., an affiliate of FMR. The Cash
Fund is an open-end money market fund available only to investment
companies and other accounts managed by FMR and its affiliates. The
Cash Fund seeks preservation of capital, liquidity and current income
by investing in U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements for
these securities. Income distributions from the Cash Fund are declared
daily and paid monthly from net interest income. Income distributions
received by the fund are recorded as interest income in the
accompanying financial statements.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. The fund may use futures contracts to manage its
exposure to the stock market. Buying futures tends to increase the
fund's exposure to the underlying instrument, while selling futures
tends to decrease the fund's exposure to the underlying instrument or
hedge other fund investments. Losses may arise from changes in the
value of the underlying instruments or if the counterparties do not
perform under the contracts' terms. Gains (losses) are realized upon
the expiration or closing of the futures contracts. Futures contracts
are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board
of trade or exchange on which they are traded.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $81,719,430 and $48,629,515, respectively.
The market value of futures contracts opened and closed during the
period amounted to $2,066,065 and $2,052,585, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annualized rate of .60% of average net
assets.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares, (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 9,431 $ 9,431
CLASS T 59,373 59,373
CLASS B 58,875 14,718
CLASS C 10 0
$ 127,689 $ 83,522
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN - CONTINUED
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of shares at the
initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the redeemed
shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 54,370 $ 24,195
CLASS T 111,714 69,778
CLASS B 18,557 0 *
CLASS C - - *
$ 184,641 $ 93,973
* WHEN CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS
COMMISSIONS FROM ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports except proxy statements. For the period, the following amounts
were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC ** $ 8,337 .22 *
CLASS T FIIOC ** 37,499 .32 *
CLASS B FIIOC ** 14,774 .25 *
CLASS C FIIOC ** 2 .20 *
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC ** 3,457 .30 *
$ 64,069
* ANNUALIZED
** FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $14,045 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 24,765
CLASS T 2.00% 25,424
CLASS B 2.50% 22,020
CLASS C 2.50% 5,614
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 1.50% 33,716
$ 111,539
6. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A, B 1997 A, B
CLASS A 571,771 $ 5,930,301
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (99,498) (1,090,791)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 472,273 $ 4,839,510
CLASS T 2,073,347 $ 21,705,071
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (287,872) (3,025,861)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,785,475 $ 18,679,210
CLASS B 1,069,604 $ 11,365,164
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (64,123) (703,523)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,005,481 $ 10,661,641
CLASS C 4,268 $ 49,053
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 139,871 $ 1,425,408
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (11,942) (132,143)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 127,929 $ 1,293,265
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 29,355
CLASS T 33,518
CLASS B 31,027
CLASS C 5,621
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 33,313
$ 132,834
8. BENEFICIAL INTEREST.
At the end of the period, one shareholder was record owner of
approximately 22% of the total outstanding shares of the fund.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of
operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund (a fund of Fidelity Advisor
Series I) at November 30, 1997, and the results of its operations, the
changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods
indicated, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements and financial highlights
(hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the
responsibility of Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of
these financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which
included confirmation of securities at November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and the application of alternative
auditing procedures where securities purchased were not yet received
by the custodian, provides a reasonable basis for the opinion
expressed above.
/s/Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 14, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund
voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on
record date, the following distributions derived from capital gains
realized from sales of portfolio securities:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE CAPITAL GAINS
Class A 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.36
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class T 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.35
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class B 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.32
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class C 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.35
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Robert A. Lawrence, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENTS
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
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Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
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(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
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FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 6 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 9 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 10 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 20 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 29 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 37 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 38
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 39
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
total return would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT GROWTH - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 14.00%
S&P 500 (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Institutional Class' performance in
percentage terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund
started on December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Institutional Class'
returns to those of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely
recognized, unmanaged index of common stocks. This benchmark includes
reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and excludes the
effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Institutional Class' cumulative
return and show you what would have happened if Institutional Class'
had performed at a constant rate each year. These numbers will be
reported once the fund is a year old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152432 S00000000000001
FA TechnoQuant Growth - I S&P 500
00243 SP001
1996/12/31 10000.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 10290.00 10624.80
1997/02/28 9550.00 10708.10
1997/03/31 9070.00 10268.10
1997/04/30 9200.00 10881.11
1997/05/31 10000.00 11543.55
1997/06/30 10440.00 12060.70
1997/07/31 11480.00 13020.37
1997/08/31 11530.00 12290.97
1997/09/30 12240.00 12964.15
1997/10/31 11640.00 12531.14
1997/11/28 11400.00 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 152434 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth - Institutional Class
on December 31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by
November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would have grown to
$11,400 - a 14.00% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 -
a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Tim Krochuk, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor
TechnoQuant Growth Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, TIM?
A. Since its inception on December 31, 1996, through November 30,
1997, the fund's Institutional Class shares had a total return of
14.00%. During the same period, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index
returned 31.11%.
Q. WHY DID THE FUND UNDERPERFORM THE INDEX?
A. The fund's tilt toward mid-capitalization stocks hurt performance.
For the three years that ended March 1997, large-cap stocks markedly
outperformed all other stocks. As a result, the fund dramatically
underperformed the S&P 500 index through April. During the next
several months, however, momentum veered away from large-cap stocks as
investors started buying more small- and mid-cap stocks. Many of the
largest-cap companies in the S&P 500 index were trading at extremely
high valuation levels and investors saw opportunities to buy
smaller-cap companies that hadn't yet reached peak valuations relative
to their earnings growth. At that point, the fund's performance picked
up as the market breadth improved. However, that turn of fortune did
not last long. At the end of October, the turmoil in Southeast Asia
sent many investors into a panic. Many of them, particularly foreign
investors, rushed back into large-cap stocks, considering the big
names such as General Electric and IBM as "safe havens." Therefore,
the fund's performance lagged in late October and November, when the
market narrowed significantly.
Q. WHAT OTHER FACTORS AFFECTED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?
A. The fund's quantitative models predicted that volatility would
increase throughout the year. This information encouraged me to
position the fund defensively. I believe this strategy was a real plus
when we encountered higher levels of volatility.
Q. BUT ISN'T ADVISOR TECHNOQUANT SUPPOSED TO BE AN AGGRESSIVE EQUITY
FUND?
A. Positioning an aggressive fund defensively may sound
counter-intuitive, but it's not. When I talk about Advisor TechnoQuant
in terms of being aggressive or defensive, I am referring to its
concentration on sectors and individual equities. At the end of the
period, about 58% of the fund's assets were spread out across five
sectors. In addition, each of the fund's top 30 stocks, on average,
represented only about 1.2% of the fund. This was a defensive position
relative to what Advisor TechnoQuant can do. For example, the fund
could own 50 equities concentrated in just three sectors. That would
be aggressive. Since most people think of defensive positioning as a
move out of stocks and into cash, I want to stress that the fund
remains about 95% invested in equities. By that measure, it is still
an aggressive equity fund.
Q. WHICH HOLDINGS HELPED PERFORMANCE?
WHICH WERE DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. Energy service stocks, such as BJ Services and Halliburton, helped
the fund's performance during much of the period. These companies have
fleets of rigs used for deep-water drilling, and the supply of rigs in
the overall market has been fairly low. This capacity constraint
allowed energy service companies to charge higher daily rental rates
for their rigs - jump-starting their stocks. However, the stocks lost
some ground in November, detracting from performance. The sector that
hurt the fund the most was health care. The worst performer in this
sector was Oxford Health Plans. The company's stock plummeted more
than 60% in one day after the company announced that an accounting
error had caused it to severely misstate its quarterly earnings.
Following my models, I reduced the exposure to the stock by more than
50% before it took a hit that day, but the small position the fund
held after that still hurt performance. I sold the fund's position in
Oxford Health by the end of the period. Boston Scientific, Interneuron
Pharmaceuticals and U.S. Diagnostic were other health care stocks that
detracted from performance, although the effects were minimal since
the fund sold its investments in Interneuron Pharmaceuticals and U.S.
Diagnostic by the end of the period.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. A combination of some of the more predictive technical cycles
indicates that, after a little more downside, we should see the market
consolidate with a slight upward drift into the first quarter of 1998.
More importantly, I expect the levels of volatility that we are seeing
now to continue for a while. Having said that, let me stress that time
- - and not timing - has been the key to making money in the stock
market. Historically, the market has logged more "up" months than
"down" months, so if an investor tries to time the market by getting
out and back in again, the odds are that the investor will be out of
the market during an "up" month. This is especially important to
remember during a volatile environment like the one we saw at the end
of the period. Investors in Advisor TechnoQuant should plan to stay
invested for at least two or three years. I've said it before and I'll
say it again, time - and not timing - is the key to success in the
financial markets.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 1.8 0.0
DIME BANCORP., INC. 1.6 1.4
WORLDCOM, INC. 1.6 1.9
ROSS STORES, INC. 1.5 0.9
TEXACO, INC. 1.5 0.0
PEPSICO, INC. 1.4 2.8
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. 1.4 1.7
KEANE, INC. 1.4 0.0
MCI COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 1.3 0.0
ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC. 1.3 0.0
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 12.7 13.0
TECHNOLOGY 12.6 9.4
ENERGY 12.0 15.3
HEALTH 10.6 6.3
FINANCE 9.7 11.9
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.5
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 50.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 44.5
STOCKS 95.2%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.8%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 4.5%
STOCKS 94.5%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.5%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 3.8%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.8
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 45.2
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 50.0
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 94.5%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.2%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.2%
Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures, Inc. Class A (a) 47,100 $ 147,188
Aviall, Inc. (a) 21,500 305,031
452,219
SHIP BUILDING & REPAIR - 1.0%
Halter Marine Group, Inc. (a) 14,300 398,613
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 850,832
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.7%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 0.5%
Foamex International, Inc. (a) 17,700 194,700
Ivex Packaging Corp. 600 12,000
206,700
IRON & STEEL - 0.8%
Mueller Industries, Inc. (a) 6,700 311,969
METALS & MINING - 1.4%
Alcan Aluminium Ltd. 5,100 137,165
Aluminum Co. of America 5,900 396,775
533,940
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 1,052,609
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 1.2%
CONSTRUCTION - 0.6%
Ryland Group, Inc. 10,100 220,306
ENGINEERING - 0.0%
Group Maintenance America Corp. 300 4,200
REAL ESTATE - 0.0%
Trammell Crow Co. 100 2,200
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.6%
Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. 7,800 125,775
Imperial Credit Commercial Mortgage Investment Corp. 5,800 90,625
SL Green Realty Corp. 200 5,200
221,600
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 448,306
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
DURABLES - 5.2%
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.9%
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. 3,600 $ 350,775
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.2%
Whirlpool Corp. 1,600 87,700
HOME FURNISHINGS - 3.4%
Miller (Herman), Inc. 10,000 507,500
O'Sullivan Industries Holdings, Inc. (a) 30,300 386,325
Stanley Furniture Co., Inc. (a) 14,700 400,575
1,294,400
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 0.7%
Novel Denim Holdings Ltd. 100 2,275
VF Corp. 5,800 267,888
270,163
TOTAL DURABLES 2,003,038
ENERGY - 12.0%
ENERGY SERVICES - 5.8%
BJ Services Co. (a) 5,900 423,694
Bayard Drilling Technologies, Inc. 100 1,838
CAL Dive International, Inc. 13,100 386,450
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 4,400 219,450
ENSCO International, Inc. 7,700 275,275
Halliburton Co. 9,000 485,438
Key Energy Group, Inc. (a) 6,100 148,306
Layne Christensen Co. (a) 2,300 40,106
Rowan Companies, Inc. (a) 6,800 231,200
Santa Fe International Corp. 100 4,194
Transcoastal Marine Services, Inc. 100 1,950
2,217,901
OIL & GAS - 6.2%
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. Class A 13,800 286,350
Coastal Corp. (The) 6,900 404,081
Dril-Quip, Inc. 100 2,994
Enron Oil & Gas Co. 14,700 280,219
Harken Energy Corp. (a) 31,200 173,550
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 8,328 265,976
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
ENERGY - CONTINUED
OIL & GAS - CONTINUED
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 8,100 $ 426,769
Texaco, Inc. 10,000 565,000
2,404,939
TOTAL ENERGY 4,622,840
FINANCE - 9.7%
BANKS - 2.5%
First International Bancorp., Inc. 22,200 302,475
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 12,000 364,500
Peoples Heritage Financial Group, Inc. 6,800 289,850
956,825
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 1.2%
FIRSTPLUS Financial Group, Inc. (a) 3,700 141,063
Money Store, Inc. 12,800 320,800
461,863
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 1.0%
Federal National Mortgage Association 7,500 396,094
INSURANCE - 2.9%
Conseco, Inc. 5,100 237,469
INSpire Insurance Solutions, Inc. 12,100 229,900
Life USA Holding, Inc. (a) 22,200 371,850
Paula Financial 100 2,225
Stirling Cooke Brown Holdings Ltd. 100 2,425
Torchmark Corp. 6,400 261,200
1,105,069
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.6%
Dime Bancorp., Inc. 25,700 623,225
SECURITIES INDUSTRY - 0.5%
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 100 2,500
American Capital Strategies Ltd. 100 1,850
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. 4,100 207,306
211,656
TOTAL FINANCE 3,754,732
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - 10.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 4.8%
American Home Products Corp. 4,400 $ 307,450
Biogen, Inc. (a) 5,200 182,000
BioReliance Corp. 6,000 111,000
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 4,100 383,863
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a) 8,400 289,800
Schering-Plough Corp. 7,600 476,425
Trimeris, Inc. 5,600 81,200
1,831,738
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 1.8%
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 10,200 404,175
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 2,900 131,044
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (a) 4,900 145,163
Young Innovations, Inc. 100 1,488
681,870
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 4.0%
AmeriPath, Inc. 100 1,675
Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (a) 20,000 340,000
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 13,600 357,000
Humana, Inc. (a) 16,000 355,000
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 15,900 503,831
1,557,506
TOTAL HEALTH 4,071,114
HOLDING COMPANIES - 0.1%
Consolidation Capital Corp. 1,500 30,844
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 2.9%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.2%
General Electric Co. 5,900 435,125
Globecomm Systems, Inc. 200 2,550
437,675
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.4%
Caterpillar, Inc. 3,300 158,194
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.3%
Zurn Industries, Inc. 15,000 513,750
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1,109,619
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 3.9%
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.4%
AMF Bowling, Inc. 10,000 $ 248,125
MGM Grand, Inc. 7,200 281,700
529,825
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.5%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 6,800 179,775
LODGING & GAMING - 1.5%
Anchor Gaming (a) 3,500 278,250
Colonial Downs Holdings, Inc. Class A 30,700 138,150
Grand Casinos, Inc. (a) 13,200 173,250
589,650
RESTAURANTS - 0.5%
Il Fornaio America Corp. 4,200 60,375
Star Buffet, Inc. 100 1,306
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 3,740 126,459
188,140
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 1,487,390
NONDURABLES - 5.8%
BEVERAGES - 2.1%
Coors (Adolph) Co., Class B 7,900 284,400
PepsiCo, Inc. 14,600 538,375
822,775
FOODS - 3.0%
American Italian Pasta Co., Series A 100 2,363
Authentic Specialty Foods, Inc. 7,200 71,100
Campbell Soup Co. 7,200 403,200
Fletchers Fine Foods Ltd. 10,900 153,467
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. 8,100 520,425
1,150,555
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 0.7%
Clorox Co. 3,200 248,400
TOTAL NONDURABLES 2,221,730
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 12.7%
APPAREL STORES - 2.1%
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. 13,100 $ 126,088
Filene's Basement Corp. (a) 16,700 105,419
Ross Stores, Inc. 14,700 573,300
804,807
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 5.8%
Costco Companies, Inc. (a) 3,000 132,938
Dayton Hudson Corp. 6,200 411,913
Federated Department Stores, Inc. (a) 6,900 314,381
Freds, Inc. Class A 19,200 470,400
MacFrugals Bargains Closeouts, Inc. (a) 5,100 218,663
Meyer (Fred), Inc. (a) 6,300 213,413
Nordstrom, Inc. 8,000 472,000
2,233,708
GROCERY STORES - 0.5%
Safeway, Inc. (a) 3,100 188,325
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 4.3%
AC Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. 200 3,000
Home Depot, Inc. 6,900 385,969
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 4,900 225,094
Metal Management, Inc. (a) 16,900 357,013
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. 14,600 326,675
Tandy Corp. 8,500 365,500
U.S.A. Floral Products, Inc. 100 1,525
White Capital Industries Corp. 100 1,919
1,666,695
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 4,893,535
SERVICES - 5.3%
LEASING & RENTAL - 2.3%
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. (a) 20,200 677,963
Budget Group, Inc. Class A (a) 5,800 205,900
883,863
SERVICES - 3.0%
Boron LePore & Associates, Inc. 7,300 178,850
Bright Horizons, Inc. 15,200 241,300
Mac-Gray Corp. 100 1,475
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
SERVICES - CONTINUED
SERVICES - CONTINUED
Medpartners, Inc. (a) 7,400 $ 183,150
National Research Corp. 100 1,956
Personnel Group of America, Inc. (a) 8,600 314,438
Snyder Communications, Inc. 7,000 237,563
1,158,732
TOTAL SERVICES 2,042,595
TECHNOLOGY - 12.6%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 1.4%
Lucent Technologies, Inc. 4,500 360,563
Newbridge Networks Corp. (a) 4,100 172,713
Securacom, Inc. 100 1,038
534,314
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 8.2%
Advantage Learning Systems, Inc. 11,100 252,525
Best Software, Inc. (a) 10,700 111,013
Concord Communications, Inc. 12,800 280,000
Corsair Communications, Inc. 17,100 303,525
Credit Management Solutions, Inc. 13,700 164,400
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (a) 5,800 279,850
HBO & Co. 5,600 251,300
Infodata Systems, Inc. (a) 3,800 48,450
Keane, Inc. (a) 16,400 519,675
Learning Co., Inc. (The) (a) 5,000 90,625
N2K, Inc. 3,400 66,300
Omega Research, Inc. 17,200 88,150
PRT Group, Inc. 200 2,675
RealNetworks, Inc. 100 1,563
Remedy Corp. (a) 11,100 484,238
SPR, Inc. 6,000 95,250
Sybase, Inc. (a) 7,600 106,400
3,145,939
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 1.6%
FARO Technologies, Inc. 19,700 241,325
OYO Geospace, Inc. 100 1,594
Thermo Electron Corp. (a) 10,000 368,125
611,044
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - 1.4%
AMP, Inc. 2,600 $ 112,938
Analog Devices, Inc. (a) 7,400 232,175
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. 400 4,400
Asia Electronics Holdings Co., Inc. 16,300 122,250
Galileo Technology Ltd. 3,000 91,500
563,263
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 4,854,560
TRANSPORTATION - 1.6%
AIR TRANSPORTATION - 0.5%
Air Canada, Inc. (a) 19,000 181,454
RAILROADS - 0.9%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 2,000 183,000
CSX Corp. 3,500 183,094
366,094
TRUCKING & FREIGHT - 0.2%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 3,600 75,600
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 623,148
UTILITIES - 6.0%
CELLULAR - 1.2%
Bell Canada International, Inc. 17,400 252,316
Iridium World Communications Ltd. Class A 200 8,150
360 Degrees Communications Co. (a) 10,000 192,500
452,966
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 1.6%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 8,000 396,500
FPL Group, Inc. 3,700 206,969
603,469
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 3.2%
AT&T Corp. 1,400 78,225
Excel Switching Corp. 100 2,413
France Telecom SA 200 7,340
MCI Communications Corp. 11,700 514,061
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
UTILITIES - CONTINUED
TELEPHONE SERVICES - CONTINUED
Startec Global Communications Corp. 100 $ 1,600
Telstra Corp. (installment receipt) (a)(c) 16,800 31,469
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 18,700 598,400
1,233,508
TOTAL UTILITIES 2,289,943
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $34,259,661) 36,356,835
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
U.S. Treasury Bill, yield at date of purchase
5.36%, 1/8/98 (Cost $99,459) $ 100,000 99,459
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 5.2%
SHARES
Taxable Central Cash Fund (b)
(Cost $2,010,048) 2,010,048 2,010,048
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $36,369,168) $ 38,466,342
CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS
AUD - Australian dollar
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
2. At period end, the seven-day yield on the Taxable Central Cash Fund
was 5.69%. The yield refers to the income earned by investing in the
fund over the seven-day period, expressed as an annual percentage.
3. Purchased on an installment basis. Market value reflects only those
payments made through November 30, 1997. The remaining installment
aggregating AUD 22,680 is due November 17, 1998.
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $36,414,135. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $2,052,207, of which $4,332,602 related to appreciated
investment securities and $2,280,395 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $48,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
The fund intends to elect to defer to its fiscal year ending November
30, 1998 approximately $284,000 of losses recognized during the period
November 1, 1997 to November 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (COST $36,369,168) - $ 38,466,342
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 7,457
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 374,456
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 133,529
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 28,125
INTEREST RECEIVABLE 9,761
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
RECEIVABLE FROM INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 5,739
TOTAL ASSETS 39,038,146
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 366,184
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 43,658
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 19,151
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 73,148
TOTAL LIABILITIES 502,141
NET ASSETS $ 38,536,005
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 35,522,679
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 916,155
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 2,097,171
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 38,536,005
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $11.38
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($5,375,707 (DIVIDED BY) 472,273 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $11.38) $12.07
CLASS T: $11.36
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($20,283,089 (DIVIDED BY) 1,785,475 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $11.36) $11.77
CLASS B: $11.31
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($11,369,828 (DIVIDED BY) 1,005,481 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $11.36
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($48,490 (DIVIDED BY) 4,268 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $11.40
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($1,458,891 (DIVIDED BY) 127,929 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 152,101
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 76,234
TOTAL INCOME 228,335
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 135,400
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 64,069
DISTRIBUTION FEES 127,689
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 55,019
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 72
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 14,305
REGISTRATION FEES 132,834
AUDIT 27,338
LEGAL 325
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 22,874
MISCELLANEOUS 84
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 580,009
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (111,539) 468,470
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (240,135)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 1,169,770
FUTURES CONTRACTS (13,480) 1,156,290
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 2,097,174
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES (3) 2,097,171
NET GAIN (LOSS) 3,253,461
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 3,013,326
FROM OPERATIONS
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT
OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30,
1997
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (240,135)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1,156,290
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 2,097,171
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 3,013,326
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 35,522,679
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 38,536,005
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD -
END OF PERIOD $ 38,536,005
</TABLE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.07)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.38
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.38
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.80%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 5,376
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.75% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.10)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.36
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.36
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.60%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 20,283
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.00% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.00)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.15)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.31
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.31
TOTAL RETURN B, C 13.10%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 11,370
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.51)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.85
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D .00
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) (.49)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (.49)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.36
TOTAL RETURN B, C (4.14)%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 48
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.60)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1.44
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.40
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.40
TOTAL RETURN B, C 14.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 1,459
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.50% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.42)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 213% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0311
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund (the fund) is a fund of
Fidelity Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an
unlimited number of shares. The trust is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an
open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts
business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. By so
qualifying, the fund will not be subject to income taxes to the extent
that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its
fiscal year. The schedule of investments includes information
regarding income taxes under the caption "Income Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income, which includes accretion of
original issue discount is accrued as earned. Investment income is
recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is
uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of each trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying each
class and shares of each class for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by each class and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences may result in distribution
reclassifications.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions may include temporary book and tax basis
differences that will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable gain
remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the fund, along with
other affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash
balances into one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are
invested in one or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or
Federal Agency obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
TAXABLE CENTRAL CASH FUND. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by
the SEC, the fund may invest in the Taxable Central Cash Fund (the
Cash Fund) managed by FMR Texas, Inc., an affiliate of FMR. The Cash
Fund is an open-end money market fund available only to investment
companies and other accounts managed by FMR and its affiliates. The
Cash Fund seeks preservation of capital, liquidity and current income
by investing in U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements for
these securities. Income distributions from the Cash Fund are declared
daily and paid monthly from net interest income. Income distributions
received by the fund are recorded as interest income in the
accompanying financial statements.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. The fund may use futures contracts to manage its
exposure to the stock market. Buying futures tends to increase the
fund's exposure to the underlying instrument, while selling futures
tends to decrease the fund's exposure to the underlying instrument or
hedge other fund investments. Losses may arise from changes in the
value of the underlying instruments or if the counterparties do not
perform under the contracts' terms. Gains (losses) are realized upon
the expiration or closing of the futures contracts. Futures contracts
are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board
of trade or exchange on which they are traded.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $81,719,430 and $48,629,515, respectively.
The market value of futures contracts opened and closed during the
period amounted to $2,066,065 and $2,052,585, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annualized rate of .60% of average net
assets.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares, (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 9,431 $ 9,431
CLASS T 59,373 59,373
CLASS B 58,875 14,718
CLASS C 10 0
$ 127,689 $ 83,522
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN - CONTINUED
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of shares at the
initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the redeemed
shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 54,370 $ 24,195
CLASS T 111,714 69,778
CLASS B 18,557 0 *
CLASS C - - *
$ 184,641 $ 93,973
* WHEN CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS
COMMISSIONS FROM ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports except proxy statements. For the period, the following amounts
were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC ** $ 8,337 .22 *
CLASS T FIIOC ** 37,499 .32 *
CLASS B FIIOC ** 14,774 .25 *
CLASS C FIIOC ** 2 .20 *
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC ** 3,457 .30 *
$ 64,069
* ANNUALIZED
** FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $14,045 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 24,765
CLASS T 2.00% 25,424
CLASS B 2.50% 22,020
CLASS C 2.50% 5,614
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 1.50% 33,716
$ 111,539
6. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A, B 1997 A, B
CLASS A 571,771 $ 5,930,301
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (99,498) (1,090,791)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 472,273 $ 4,839,510
CLASS T 2,073,347 $ 21,705,071
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (287,872) (3,025,861)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,785,475 $ 18,679,210
CLASS B 1,069,604 $ 11,365,164
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (64,123) (703,523)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,005,481 $ 10,661,641
CLASS C 4,268 $ 49,053
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 139,871 $ 1,425,408
SHARES SOLD
SHARES REDEEMED (11,942) (132,143)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 127,929 $ 1,293,265
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 29,355
CLASS T 33,518
CLASS B 31,027
CLASS C 5,621
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 33,313
$ 132,834
8. BENEFICIAL INTEREST.
At the end of the period, one shareholder was record owner of
approximately 22% of the total outstanding shares of the fund.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of
operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund (a fund of Fidelity Advisor
Series I) at November 30, 1997, and the results of its operations, the
changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods
indicated, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements and financial highlights
(hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the
responsibility of Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of
these financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which
included confirmation of securities at November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and the application of alternative
auditing procedures where securities purchased were not yet received
by the custodian, provides a reasonable basis for the opinion
expressed above.
/s/Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 14, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant Growth Fund
voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on
record date, the following distributions derived from capital gains
realized from sales of portfolio securities:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE CAPITAL GAINS
Institutional Class 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.38
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Robert A. Lawrence, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
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(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
MID CAP
FUND - CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 12 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 15 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 16 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 27 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 36 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 44 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 45
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 46
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR MID CAP FUND - CLASS A
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class A shares took place on September
3, 1996. Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee that is reflected in
returns after September 3, 1996. Returns prior to September 3, 1996
are those of Class T and reflect Class T shares' 0.50% 12b-1 fee.
Effective August 1, 1997, the maximum 5.25% sales charge on Class A
shares was increased to 5.75%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain
class expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS A 22.24% 43.02%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS A 15.21% 34.80%
(INCL. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 46.44%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class A's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class A's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index - a widely
recognized, unmanaged index of 400 medium-capitalization stocks. To
measure how Class A's performance stacked up against its peers, you
can compare it to the mid-cap funds average, which reflects the
performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents a peer
group of 220 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS A 22.24% 22.29%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS A 15.21% 18.29%
(INCL. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 23.93%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class A's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class A had performed at a constant rate
each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 165132 S00000000000001
FA Mid Cap -CL A S&P MidCap 400
00251 SP004
1996/02/20 9425.00 10000.00
1996/02/29 9594.65 10122.33
1996/03/31 9670.05 10243.60
1996/04/30 10141.30 10556.44
1996/05/31 10621.98 10699.16
1996/06/30 10150.73 10538.56
1996/07/31 9509.83 9825.63
1996/08/31 10160.15 10392.28
1996/09/30 10829.33 10845.38
1996/10/31 10537.15 10876.94
1996/11/30 11027.25 11489.64
1996/12/31 10887.64 11502.39
1997/01/31 11262.08 11934.19
1997/02/28 11060.46 11836.09
1997/03/31 10465.19 11331.52
1997/04/30 10762.82 11625.34
1997/05/31 11674.93 12641.86
1997/06/30 12299.00 12996.97
1997/07/31 13259.11 14283.80
1997/08/31 13230.30 14266.52
1997/09/30 13902.38 15086.56
1997/10/31 13268.71 14430.14
1997/11/28 13479.93 14644.00
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 165134 R00000000000025
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund - Class A on February 20,
1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 5.75% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $13,480 - a 34.80% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the Standard &
Poor's MidCap 400 Index did over the same period. With dividends and
capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would
have grown to $14,644 - a 46.44% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR MID CAP FUND - CLASS T
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value).
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS T 22.35% 43.15%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS T 18.07% 38.14%
(INCL. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 46.44%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class T's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class T's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index - a widely
recognized, unmanaged index of 400 medium-capitalization stocks. To
measure how Class T's performance stacked up against its peers, you
can compare it to the mid-cap funds average, which reflects the
performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents a peer
group of 220 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS T 22.35% 22.35%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS T 18.07% 19.93%
(INCL. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 23.93%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class T's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class T had performed at a constant rate
each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971231 113331 S00000000000001
FA Mid Cap -CL T S&P MidCap 400
00531 SP004
1996/02/20 9650.00 10000.00
1996/02/29 9823.70 10122.33
1996/03/31 9900.90 10243.60
1996/04/30 10383.40 10556.44
1996/05/31 10875.55 10699.16
1996/06/30 10393.05 10538.56
1996/07/31 9736.85 9825.63
1996/08/31 10402.70 10392.28
1996/09/30 11078.20 10845.38
1996/10/31 10788.70 10876.94
1996/11/30 11290.50 11489.64
1996/12/31 11156.94 11502.39
1997/01/31 11529.49 11934.19
1997/02/28 11323.61 11836.09
1997/03/31 10715.76 11331.52
1997/04/30 11019.68 11625.34
1997/05/31 11960.87 12641.86
1997/06/30 12598.13 12996.97
1997/07/31 13578.53 14283.80
1997/08/31 13558.92 14266.52
1997/09/30 14235.39 15086.56
1997/10/31 13598.13 14430.14
1997/11/28 13813.82 14644.00
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971231 113332 R00000000000025
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund - Class T on February 20,
1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 3.50% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $13,814 - a 38.14% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the Standard &
Poor's MidCap 400 Index did over the same period. With dividends and
capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would
have grown to $14,644 - a 46.44% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR MID CAP FUND - CLASS B
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Effective January 2, 1997, Class B shares' contingent deferred
sales charge is based on a declining scale that ranges from 5% to 1%
on Class B shares redeemed within six years of purchase. This scale
was revised from the previous scale of 4% to 1% on shares redeemed
within five years of purchase. Class B shares' contingent deferred
sales charge included in the past one year and life of fund total
return figures are 5% and 4%, respectively.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS B 21.67% 41.26%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS B 16.67% 37.26%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 46.44%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class B's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class B's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index - a widely
recognized, unmanaged index of 400 medium-capitalization stocks. To
measure how Class B's performance stacked up against its peers, you
can compare it to the mid-cap funds average, which reflects the
performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents a peer
group of 220 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS B 21.67% 21.45%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS B 16.67% 19.50%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 23.93%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class B's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class B had performed at a constant rate
each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980106 132708 S00000000000001
FA Mid Cap -CL B S&P MidCap 400
00532 SP004
1996/02/20 10000.00 10000.00
1996/02/29 10170.00 10122.33
1996/03/31 10240.00 10243.60
1996/04/30 10730.00 10556.44
1996/05/31 11240.00 10699.16
1996/06/30 10730.00 10538.56
1996/07/31 10050.00 9825.63
1996/08/31 10720.00 10392.28
1996/09/30 11410.00 10845.38
1996/10/31 11110.00 10876.94
1996/11/30 11610.00 11489.64
1996/12/31 11471.34 11502.39
1997/01/31 11856.42 11934.19
1997/02/28 11633.48 11836.09
1997/03/31 11005.19 11331.52
1997/04/30 11309.20 11625.34
1997/05/31 12261.76 12641.86
1997/06/30 12920.45 12996.97
1997/07/31 13913.56 14283.80
1997/08/31 13883.16 14266.52
1997/09/30 14582.38 15086.56
1997/10/31 13913.56 14430.14
1997/11/28 14126.36 14644.00
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980106 132710 R00000000000025
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund - Class B on February 20,
1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment, including the effect of the applicable
contingent deferred sales charge, would have been $13,726 - a 37.26%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index did over the same period. With
dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $14,644 - a 46.44% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR MID CAP FUND - CLASS C
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class C shares took place on November
3, 1997. Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee.
Returns prior to November 3, 1997 are those of Class B and reflect
Class B shares' 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee. Class C shares'
contingent deferred sales charge included in the past one year total
return figure is 1.00%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed class expenses,
the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS C 21.68% 41.27%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS C 20.68% 41.27%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 46.44%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class C's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class C's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index - a widely
recognized, unmanaged index of 400 medium-capitalization stocks. To
measure how Class C's performance stacked up against its peers, you
can compare it to the mid-cap funds average, which reflects the
performance of mutual funds with similar objectives tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average represents a peer
group of 220 mutual funds. These benchmarks include reinvested
dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect of sales
charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS C 21.68% 21.45%
ADVISOR MID CAP - CLASS C 20.68% 21.45%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 23.93%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class C's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class C had performed at a constant rate
each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 084722 S00000000000001
FA Mid Cap -CL C S&P MidCap 400
00484 SP004
1996/02/20 10000.00 10000.00
1996/02/29 10170.01 10122.33
1996/03/31 10240.00 10243.60
1996/04/30 10730.01 10556.44
1996/05/31 11240.00 10699.16
1996/06/30 10730.01 10538.56
1996/07/31 10050.01 9825.63
1996/08/31 10720.00 10392.28
1996/09/30 11410.01 10845.38
1996/10/31 11110.01 10876.94
1996/11/30 11610.01 11489.64
1996/12/31 11471.34 11502.39
1997/01/31 11856.42 11934.19
1997/02/28 11633.48 11836.09
1997/03/31 11005.20 11331.52
1997/04/30 11309.20 11625.34
1997/05/31 12261.77 12641.86
1997/06/30 12920.46 12996.97
1997/07/31 13913.56 14283.80
1997/08/31 13883.16 14266.52
1997/09/30 14582.38 15086.56
1997/10/31 13913.56 14430.14
1997/11/28 14127.17 14644.00
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 084723 R00000000000025
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund - Class C on February 20,
1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment would have been $14,127 - a 41.27%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index did over the same period. With
dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000
investment would have grown to $14,644 - a 46.44% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Katherine Collins, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, KATHERINE?
A. During the 12 months that ended on November 30, 1997, the fund's
Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares had returns of 22.24%,
22.35%, 21.67% and 21.68%, respectively. During the same period, the
Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index returned 27.45% and the mid-cap
funds average monitored by Lipper Analytical Services returned 17.72%.
Q. WHAT WERE THE KEY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND'S
PERFORMANCE?
A. This was a very unusual year. While the fund trailed the S&P MidCap
400 Index, it did very well against its mutual fund peers. A major
reason for the underperformance relative to the index was that the
fund was underweighted for most of the year in financial stocks, which
were among the best- performing stocks in the mid-cap sector. Only
about 20% of the mid-cap funds did better than the index during this
year. This percentage is usually closer to 50%. The fund did benefit
from strong performance in several of its sectors and in a number of
its individual stocks. Two industries in particular did well as a
result of a trend to consolidation, which allowed merging companies to
increase operating efficiencies and achieve above-average earnings
growth. One of these industries was broadcasting. Several portfolio
holdings did well, including Clear Channel Communications, Chancellor
Media - formerly known as Evergreen Media - and American Radio
Systems. The second industry to benefit from consolidation was
healthcare. Two strong contributors to fund performance were McKesson
- - a drug-distribution company that performed very well after its
acquisition of Foxmeyer - and CVS - which was helped both by its
acquisition of Revco and by its strong pharmacy business.
Q. WERE THERE ANY DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. In general, the semiconductor equipment stocks did not do well,
although I continue to believe this area should perform over the long
term as computer chips become more complex and create demand for new
equipment. Semiconductor stocks were very volatile in the fall after
performing well earlier in 1997. Most of these companies have
significant sales to Asian semiconductor producers, so their stocks
fell when Asian market problems surfaced. The rapid decline in the
stock prices illustrated just how sensitive these companies are to any
changes in semiconductor spending. Another disappointment was Oxford
Health, an HMO company. Oxford's stock fell sharply in the fall
following problems with a new computer system that resulted in an
underestimation of costs and an overestimation of revenues. This stock
is no longer in the portfolio.
Q. MID-CAP STOCKS APPEARED TO BE IMPROVING IN PERFORMANCE DURING THE
SPRING AND SUMMER BEFORE THE MARKETS BECAME VOLATILE IN THE FALL. HOW
DID THE FUND DO IN THE FALL?
A. The fund held up fairly well, for two important reasons. The first
is that the portfolio had less technology exposure than many other
funds. As mentioned earlier, technology stocks were hit especially
hard this fall because many of them have significant exposure to Asian
economies, so the lighter technology weighting helped the fund's
performance. The second factor is the strength of Fidelity's research
department, which is especially helpful in the mid-cap sector of the
market. Mid-cap stocks often trade less efficiently than their
large-cap counterparts and current prices are less likely to be
reflective of a company's true value. This is because the business
fundamentals of mid-cap companies are not researched as intensely and
the stocks are less liquid and traded less often. As a result, there
are some unusual opportunities created in a volatile market like the
one we saw this October. When the Dow dropped over 500 points in one
day, Fidelity analysts were able to sift through thousands of issues
quickly to identify which stocks had been unjustly beaten down. This
allowed me to do some opportunistic buying of great companies whose
stocks have since rebounded nicely.
Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. I am optimistic for several reasons. First, the backdrop is sound:
there are thousands of mid-cap companies to choose from and valuations
for the sector are attractive relative to large-cap companies, so
there should be plenty of opportunity. Second, a volatile market plays
to Fidelity's strength in research. I am constantly in touch with
companies and able to take advantage of short-term dislocations in the
market. Third, this is a classic, bottom-up, stock-picking fund. There
is plenty of potential in the mid-cap market to find innovative,
misunderstood, undervalued or simply overlooked companies whose stocks
will outperform once investors recognize their appeal.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
(checkmark)
INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
MCKESSON CORP. 1.9 0.6
LEGGETT & PLATT, INC. 1.8 1.0
OMNICOM GROUP, INC. 1.6 1.1
STANLEY WORKS 1.4 0.6
SYNOPSYS, INC. 1.3 0.0
CONSOLIDATED STORES CORP. 1.3 0.0
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 1.2 0.5
USA WASTE SERVICES, INC. 1.2 1.2
PROFFITTS, INC. 1.2 0.4
HEALTHSOUTH CORP. 1.2 0.7
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 12.9 14.5
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 11.5 8.1
MEDIA & LEISURE 11.0 12.8
HEALTH 9.9 9.9
FINANCE 9.5 7.6
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.2
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 55.8
STOCKS 91.2%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 8.8%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 2.3%
STOCKS 95.8%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.2%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 1.5%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 8.800000000000001
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 51.2
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 95.8%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 3.4%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.5%
AAR Corp. 67,400 $ 2,599,090
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (a) 30,000 1,783,125
BE Aerospace, Inc. (a) 28,000 885,500
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 118,100 3,469,188
Harsco Corp. 37,300 1,478,013
10,214,916
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.5%
Litton Industries, Inc. (a) 43,400 2,186,275
SHIP BUILDING & REPAIR - 0.4%
Avondale Industries, Inc. (a) 61,700 1,750,738
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 14,151,929
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 5.1%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 2.2%
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 44,400 2,031,300
Goodrich (B.F.) Co. 34,800 1,548,600
Ivex Packaging Corp. 53,900 1,078,000
Sealed Air Corp. (a) 49,000 2,786,875
Spartech Corp. 21,100 348,150
Valspar Corp. 48,600 1,476,225
9,269,150
IRON & STEEL - 0.5%
Nucor Corp. 27,000 1,350,000
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (a) 47,800 884,300
2,234,300
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.1%
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 79,100 2,679,513
Silgan Holdings, Inc. 55,100 1,914,725
4,594,238
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 1.3%
Fort James Corp. 76,537 2,994,510
Pentair, Inc. 59,500 2,246,125
5,240,635
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 21,338,323
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 4.2%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.3%
Centex Construction Products, Inc. 32,000 $ 980,000
Dayton Superior Corp. Class A (a) 25,100 426,700
Elcor Corp. 73,200 1,775,100
Hexcel Corp. (a) 37,800 956,813
Lafarge Corp. 32,900 982,888
Medusa Corp. 13,200 535,425
5,656,926
CONSTRUCTION - 2.1%
Centex Corp. 24,900 1,578,038
D.R. Horton, Inc. 56,900 1,013,531
Lennar Corp. 81,303 1,697,200
NVR, Inc. (a) 28,100 632,250
Oakwood Homes Corp. 42,800 1,284,000
Toll Brothers, Inc. (a) 42,700 1,030,138
U.S. Home Corp. (a) 11,700 434,363
Walter Industries, Inc. (a) 51,900 1,031,513
8,701,033
ENGINEERING - 0.0%
Group Maintenance America Corp. 3,000 42,000
REAL ESTATE - 0.1%
LNR Property Corp. 18,600 432,450
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.7%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 13,800 429,525
Bedford Property Investors, Inc. 14,600 298,388
Brandywine Realty Trust 24,800 599,850
SL Green Realty Corp. 22,600 587,600
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 35,000 1,012,813
2,928,176
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 17,760,585
DURABLES - 6.2%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.2%
Casey's General Stores, Inc. 34,300 808,194
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.4%
Samsonite Corp. (a) 50,100 1,816,125
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Black & Decker Corp. 45,500 1,672,125
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
DURABLES - CONTINUED
HOME FURNISHINGS - 3.3%
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. 17,200 $ 505,250
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. 50,200 1,932,700
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. 31,800 408,431
Knoll, Inc. 76,900 2,316,613
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 175,200 7,533,600
Miller (Herman), Inc. 20,800 1,055,600
13,752,194
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 1.9%
Kellwood Co. 35,600 1,221,525
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 27,300 1,371,825
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a) 63,700 1,926,925
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (a) 49,300 1,608,413
Reebok International Ltd. (a) 29,600 1,163,650
Unifi, Inc. 14,700 558,600
7,850,938
TOTAL DURABLES 25,899,576
ENERGY - 5.8%
ENERGY SERVICES - 2.5%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 39,600 1,480,050
Falcon Drilling, Inc. (a) 59,600 1,922,100
Noble Drilling Corp. (a) 31,600 949,975
Reading & Bates Corp. (a) 60,500 2,321,688
Transocean Offshore, Inc. 64,500 3,059,719
Weatherford Enterra, Inc. (a) 19,300 869,706
10,603,238
OIL & GAS - 3.3%
Cooper Cameron Corp. (a) 34,400 2,096,250
EVI, Inc. (a) 24,100 1,239,644
Nuevo Energy Corp. (a) 58,400 2,434,550
Ocean Energy, Inc. (a) 34,300 1,918,656
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 49,014 1,565,385
Renaissance Energy Ltd. (a) 37,500 786,050
Tosco Corp. 45,500 1,481,594
Valero Energy Corp. 74,800 2,346,850
13,868,979
TOTAL ENERGY 24,472,217
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - 9.5%
BANKS - 2.7%
Comerica, Inc. 48,100 $ 4,097,519
National Bank of Canada 40,000 587,058
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 69,700 2,117,138
U.S. Bancorp. 38,410 4,131,476
Westamerica Bancorp. 3,600 328,950
11,262,141
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 1.1%
Associates First Capital Corp. 39,900 2,563,575
Household International, Inc. 14,500 1,827,000
Money Store, Inc. 3,900 97,744
4,488,319
INSURANCE - 4.4%
AFLAC, Inc. 11,800 544,275
Allmerica Financial Corp. 45,200 2,192,200
AMBAC, Inc. 87,800 3,522,975
American Bankers Insurance Group, Inc. 60,600 2,454,300
CapMAC Holdings, Inc. 22,800 772,350
MBIA, Inc. 37,200 2,338,950
Paula Financial 21,900 487,275
Progressive Corp. 13,800 1,407,600
Protective Life Corp. 28,600 1,605,175
SunAmerica, Inc. 33,000 1,336,500
UNUM Corp. 31,050 1,472,934
Vesta Insurance Group Corp. 7,300 400,588
18,535,122
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.3%
New York Bancorp., Inc. 23,300 824,238
Washington Mutual, Inc. 56,090 3,877,221
Webster Financial Corp. 16,700 1,046,359
5,747,818
TOTAL FINANCE 40,033,400
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - 9.9%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.2%
Barr Laboratories, Inc. (a) 16,100 $ 579,600
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 5,900 552,388
Cytyc Corp. (a) 43,500 940,688
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a) 35,400 1,584,150
Twinlab Corp. 76,900 1,413,038
5,069,864
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 6.1%
Becton, Dickinson & Co. 40,900 2,108,906
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 40,300 1,821,056
Cardinal Health, Inc. 50,300 3,810,225
Cooper Companies, Inc. (a) 45,600 1,781,250
Guidant Corp. 24,300 1,561,275
InControl, Inc. (a) 72,500 575,469
McKesson Corp. 71,600 8,010,250
Medtronic, Inc. 57,700 2,755,175
Sybron International Corp. (a) 69,000 3,036,000
Young Innovations, Inc. 7,600 113,050
25,572,656
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.6%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 48,800 1,439,600
Covance, Inc. (a) 59,300 1,074,813
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 187,400 4,919,250
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 151,050 3,700,725
11,134,388
TOTAL HEALTH 41,776,908
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 5.6%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 0.7%
Leitch Technology Corp. (a) 28,900 761,034
VWR Corp. (a) 19,100 507,344
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 57,600 1,728,000
2,996,378
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.2%
Kaydon Corp. 70,300 2,315,506
Stanley Works 133,400 5,877,938
Tyco International Ltd. 130,002 5,102,579
13,296,023
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.7%
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 63,500 $ 1,972,469
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 153,885 5,087,823
7,060,292
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 23,352,693
MEDIA & LEISURE - 11.0%
BROADCASTING - 3.5%
American Radio Systems Corp. Class A 85,200 4,238,700
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 44,463 2,670,559
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (a) 20,400 1,382,100
HSN, Inc. (a) 73,100 3,262,088
Westwood One, Inc. (a) 109,600 3,219,500
14,772,947
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.1%
AMF Bowling, Inc. 24,900 617,831
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 3,800 205,438
Cinar Films, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) (a) 36,900 1,451,073
Premier Parks, Inc. (a) 57,900 2,258,100
4,532,442
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 1.0%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 74,100 1,959,019
Mattel, Inc. 59,900 2,399,744
4,358,763
LODGING & GAMING - 1.0%
Bristol Hotel Co. (a) 3,000 74,250
Doubletree Corp. (a) 55,600 2,442,925
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 51,700 1,227,875
WMS Industries, Inc. (a) 24,800 576,600
4,321,650
PUBLISHING - 1.5%
Cognizant Corp. 26,400 1,131,900
Harcourt General, Inc. 29,100 1,593,225
Tribune Co. 59,300 3,343,038
6,068,163
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - CONTINUED
RESTAURANTS - 2.9%
CKE Restaurants, Inc. 124,800 $ 4,687,800
Rainforest Cafe, Inc. (a) 27,300 982,800
Star Buffet, Inc. 18,500 241,656
Starbucks Corp. (a) 76,200 2,657,475
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 104,300 3,526,644
12,096,375
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 46,150,340
NONDURABLES - 4.2%
AGRICULTURE - 0.1%
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. 34,800 513,300
FOODS - 1.7%
American Italian Pasta Co. Series A 5,400 127,575
Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. Class A (a) 25,600 411,200
Dean Foods Co. 6,800 361,250
Hudson Foods, Inc. Class A 37,800 715,838
Interstate Bakeries Corp. 74,000 2,557,625
Pilgrims Pride Corp. 37,100 593,600
Suiza Foods Corp. (a) 13,000 756,438
Tyson Foods, Inc. 71,500 1,295,938
6,819,464
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.4%
Alberto-Culver Co. Class A 140,600 3,743,475
Avon Products, Inc. 18,200 1,052,188
Brady (W.H.) Co. Class A 82,100 2,524,575
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 87,000 2,555,625
Dial Corp. 14,700 284,813
10,160,676
TOTAL NONDURABLES 17,493,440
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.3%
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 44,900 $ 1,178,625
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 11.5%
APPAREL STORES - 3.5%
Claire's Stores, Inc. 51,600 1,167,450
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 33,700 2,139,950
Ross Stores, Inc. 110,400 4,305,600
Stage Stores, Inc. (a) 74,200 3,125,675
TJX Companies, Inc. 118,400 4,084,800
14,823,475
DRUG STORES - 1.4%
Arbor Drugs, Inc. 60,800 1,649,200
CVS Corp. 63,684 4,227,026
5,876,226
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 4.2%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 110,000 5,348,750
Dollar Tree Stores (a) 66,550 2,770,144
Hudson's Bay Co. Ord. 52,900 1,114,427
MacFrugals Bargains Closeouts, Inc. (a) 22,400 960,400
Michaels Stores, Inc. (a) 55,800 1,806,525
Proffitts, Inc. (a) 164,300 5,021,419
Shopko Stores, Inc. (a) 23,200 487,200
17,508,865
GROCERY STORES - 1.6%
Hannaford Brothers Co. 59,500 2,391,156
JP Foodservice, Inc. (a) 65,900 1,939,931
Rykoff-Sexton, Inc. 26,400 592,350
Safeway, Inc. (a) 29,700 1,804,275
6,727,712
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.8%
Brylane, Inc. 28,200 1,459,350
Zale Corp. (a) 84,700 1,884,575
3,343,925
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 48,280,203
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
SERVICES - 4.6%
ADVERTISING - 1.6%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 90,400 $ 6,700,900
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.3%
Ryder Systems, Inc. 28,200 1,024,013
PRINTING - 0.5%
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 64,600 2,277,150
SERVICES - 2.2%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 76,800 2,270,400
Computer Horizons Corp. (a) 54,000 1,782,000
Devry, Inc. (a) 3,700 98,975
Gartner Group, Inc. Class A (a) 52,000 1,514,500
Hagler Bailly, Inc. 38,300 773,181
Personnel Group of America, Inc. (a) 20,600 753,188
Service Corp. International 29,900 1,093,219
Snyder Communications, Inc. (a) 33,300 1,130,119
9,415,582
TOTAL SERVICES 19,417,645
TECHNOLOGY - 12.9%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 0.7%
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 50,500 1,133,094
Dialogic Corp. (a) 41,100 1,723,631
2,856,725
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 8.2%
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Class A (a) 49,900 1,166,413
America Online, Inc. (a) 21,400 1,615,700
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 18,400 1,193,700
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) 22,600 1,618,725
CompUSA, Inc. (a) 64,500 2,358,281
Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (a) 48,650 2,681,831
Compuware Corp. (a) 75,200 2,627,300
E Trade Group, Inc. (a) 38,700 969,919
Equifax, Inc. 40,700 1,388,888
HBO & Co. 41,400 1,857,825
Keane, Inc. (a) 147,500 4,673,906
Pegasus Systems, Inc. 69,500 1,233,625
Sabre Group Holdings, Inc. Class A (a) 45,900 1,181,925
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - CONTINUED
Siebel Systems, Inc. (a) 27,900 $ 1,161,338
Symantec Corp. (a) 134,400 3,360,000
Synopsys, Inc. (a) 131,700 5,416,163
34,505,539
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 1.2%
Digital Equipment Corp. (a) 16,400 807,700
Eltron International, Inc. (a) 42,900 1,340,625
Quantum Corp. (a) 43,900 1,168,838
Symbol Technologies, Inc. 40,550 1,583,984
4,901,147
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 2.4%
Lam Research Corp. (a) 64,616 1,978,865
Newport Corp. 12,500 212,500
Perkin-Elmer Corp. 27,400 1,906,013
Thermo Electron Corp. (a) 44,500 1,638,156
Thermoquest Corp. (a) 90,500 1,532,844
Waters Corp. (a) 70,300 3,009,719
10,278,097
ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Flextronics International (a) 16,100 644,000
Linear Technology Corp. 17,600 1,133,000
1,777,000
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 54,318,508
TRANSPORTATION - 0.6%
AIR TRANSPORTATION - 0.2%
Mesaba Holdings, Inc. (a) 8,300 181,563
Virgin Express Holdings PLC sponsored ADR 46,000 759,000
940,563
RAILROADS - 0.3%
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. (a) 50,900 1,533,363
TRUCKING & FREIGHT - 0.1%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 13,300 279,300
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 2,753,226
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
UTILITIES - 1.0%
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 0.4%
AES Corp. (a) 49,700 $ 1,820,263
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 0.6%
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 63,600 1,876,200
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 17,600 563,200
2,439,400
TOTAL UTILITIES 4,259,663
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $364,809,707) 402,637,281
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 4.2%
MATURITY
AMOUNT
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97 $ 17,606,359 17,598,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $382,407,707) $ 420,235,281
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $382,941,758. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $37,293,523, of which $47,614,822 related to appreciated
investment securities and $10,321,299 related to depreciated
investment securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $4,130,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 420,235,281
AGREEMENTS OF $17,598,000) (COST $382,407,707) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 233,273
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 7,287,349
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 869,507
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 215,965
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,736
TOTAL ASSETS 428,854,111
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 6,961,257
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 354,104
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 204,448
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 184,258
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 191,720
TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,895,787
NET ASSETS $ 420,958,324
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 331,044,123
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 52,086,627
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 37,827,574
NET ASSETS $ 420,958,324
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $14.04
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($4,670,448 (DIVIDED BY) 332,688 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $14.04) $14.90
CLASS T: $14.09
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($326,642,373 (DIVIDED BY) 23,189,639 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $14.09) $14.60
CLASS B: $13.94
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($58,758,155 (DIVIDED BY) 4,214,387 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $14.08
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($345,292 (DIVIDED BY) 24,521 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $14.12
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($30,542,056 (DIVIDED BY) 2,162,849 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER-SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 2,093,066
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 1,217,726
TOTAL INCOME 3,310,792
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 2,182,332
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 833,060
DISTRIBUTION FEES 1,775,272
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 226,208
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 1,431
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 57,356
REGISTRATION FEES 144,260
AUDIT 28,904
LEGAL 8,956
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 108,591
MISCELLANEOUS 1,376
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 5,367,746
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (189,103) 5,178,643
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,867,851)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 55,118,325
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS 381 55,118,706
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON 22,620,104
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
NET GAIN (LOSS) 77,738,810
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 75,870,959
FROM OPERATIONS
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 20, 1996
NOVEMBER 30, (COMMENCEMENT
1997 OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (1,867,851) $ (500,945)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 55,118,706 3,156,354
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 22,620,104 15,207,470
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 75,870,959 17,862,879
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (3,481,786) -
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 123,963,444 206,742,828
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 196,352,617 224,605,707
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 224,605,707 -
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT $ 420,958,324 $ 224,605,707
LOSS OF $0 AND $60,692, RESPECTIVELY)
</TABLE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.74
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.09) (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.64 .97
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.55 .96
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.21) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.04 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 22.24% 8.94%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 4,670 $ 1,239
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.62% E 1.56% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.58% F 1.56% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.71)% (.33)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401 $ .0382
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 G
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.07) (.03)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.64 1.73
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.57 1.70
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.18) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.09 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 22.35% 17.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 326,642 $ 187,040
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.48% 1.60% A
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.44% E 1.60% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.53)% (.37)%
A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0401 $ .0382
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 G
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.61 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.14) (.10)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.62 1.71
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.48 1.61
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.15) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.94 $ 11.61
TOTAL RETURN B, C 21.67% 16.10%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 58,758 $ 32,727
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.03% 2.38% A
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.98% E 2.37% A,
E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.08)% (1.14)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0401 $ .0382
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 I
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 14.16
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) (.07) H
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (.08)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.08
TOTAL RETURN B, C (.56)%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 345
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A, E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.40% A, F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.07)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H THE AMOUNT SHOWN FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH
THE AGGREGATE NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD DUE TO THE TIMING
OF SALES AND REPURCHASES OF CLASS SHARES IN RELATION TO FLUCTUATING
MARKET VALUES OF THE INVESTMENTS OF THE FUND.
I FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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<S> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D .01 (.02)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.63 1.72
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.64 1.70
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.22) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.12 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 23.04% 17.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 30,542 $ 3,600
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .91% 1.50% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS .84% F 1.50% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .08% (.27)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401 $ .0382
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
C THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund (the fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor
Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of
shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment
company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the
U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in
foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of
its taxable income for its fiscal year. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class C and shares of Class C for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by Class C and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for passive foreign investment companies (PFIC),
non-taxable dividends, and losses deferred due to wash sales and
excise tax regulations. The fund also utilized earnings and profits
distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the
dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions may include temporary book and tax basis
differences that will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable
income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the
following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $811,511,385 and $701,803,367, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00%*
CLASS C 1.00%*
* 75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 6,575 $ 6,575
CLASS T 1,333,963 1,333,963
CLASS B 434,622 108,656
CLASS C 112 112
$ 1,775,272 $ 1,449,306
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund. FDC receives the proceeds of
contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share redemptions
occurring within six years of purchase (five years prior to January 2,
1997) and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of
purchase. Contingent deferred sales charges are based on declining
rates ranging from 5% to 1% (4% to 1% prior to January 2, 1997) for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of shares at the
initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the redeemed
shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 68,624 $ 51,139
CLASS T 419,798 266,071
CLASS B 160,918 0*
$ 649,340 $ 317,210
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 8,515 .32
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 639,662 .24
CLASS B FIIOC * 107,520 .25
CLASS C FIIOC * 23 .23***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 77,340 .15
$ 833,060
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE
SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $184,530 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 13,832
CLASS C 2.50% 5,568
$ 19,400
FMR also agreed to reimburse certain transfer agent, registration and
other class specific expenses for Class A. For the period, the
reimbursement reduced these expenses by $3,391 for Class A.
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $150,979 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $4,584
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 10,749
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997
CLASS A
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 23,887
CLASS T
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 2,939,982
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 441,965
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 75,952
$ 3,481,786
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
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SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997C 1996A, B 1997 C 1996 A, B
CLASS A 303,139 106,629 $ 3,978,873 $ 1,202,595
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 2,096 - 23,555 -
SHARES REDEEMED (78,508) (668) (1,033,803) (7,639)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 226,727 105,961 $ 2,968,625 $ 1,194,956
CLASS T 18,242,441 19,947,368 $ 227,562,753 $ 215,644,919
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 246,910 - 2,785,068 -
SHARES REDEEMED (11,288,106) (3,958,974) (142,250,679) (43,721,153)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 7,201,245 15,988,394 $ 88,097,142 $ 171,923,766
CLASS B 1,907,677 2,990,066 $ 24,432,331 $ 32,264,842
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 37,955 - 425,863 -
SHARES REDEEMED (549,081) (172,230) (6,719,610) (1,849,188)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,396,551 2,817,836 $ 18,138,584 $ 30,415,654
CLASS C 24,521 - $ 343,450 $ -
SHARES SOLD
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 24,521 - $ 343,450 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 7,539,683 310,259 $ 88,091,401 $ 3,236,523
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,512 - 62,017 -
SHARES REDEEMED (5,689,999) (2,606) (73,737,775) (28,071)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,855,196 307,653 $ 14,415,643 $ 3,208,452
</TABLE>
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS T, CLASS B, AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS ARE
FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 26,293
CLASS T 76,954
CLASS B 19,416
CLASS C 5,639
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 15,958
$ 144,260
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund, including
the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30, 1997, and
the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statement of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30,
1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 to November 30, 1996 and the
financial highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and
Institutional Class for each of the periods indicated therein. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility
of the fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Mid
Cap Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its operations for
the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year ended
November 30, 1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 to November 30,
1996, and the financial highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class
C and Institutional Class for each of the periods indicated therein,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund voted to pay to
shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the
following distributions derived from capital gains realized from sales
of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment
income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE CAPITAL GAINS
Class A 12/22/97 12/19/97 $1.44
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class T 12/22/97 12/19/97 $1.43
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class B 12/22/97 12/19/97 $1.38
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
Class C 12/22/97 12/19/97 $1.43
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
A total of 21.21%, 24.37%, and 29.24% of the dividends distributed by
Class A, Class T, and Class B, respectively, during the fiscal year
qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate
shareholders.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of these percentages
for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from issuer diversification limits.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 15,940,943.761 86.053
AGAINST 1,059,438.832 5.720
ABSTAIN 1,524,092.594 8.227
TOTAL 18,524,475.187 100.000
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail Johnson, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Boston, MA
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
MID CAP
FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 6 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 9 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 10 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 30 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 38 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 39
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 40
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR MID CAP FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
life of fund total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 23.04% 43.96%
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 46.44%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Institutional Class' performance in
percentage terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since
the fund started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had
invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the
value of your investment would be $1,050. You can compare
Institutional Class' returns to the performance of the Standard &
Poor's MidCap 400 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 400
medium-capitalization stocks. To measure how Institutional Class'
performance stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the
mid-cap funds average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds
with similar objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
The past one year average represents a peer group of 220 mutual funds.
These benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if
any, and exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR MID CAP - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 23.04% 22.74%
STANDARD & POOR'S MIDCAP 400 27.45% 23.93%
MID-CAP FUNDS AVERAGE 17.72% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Institutional Class' cumulative return and
show you what would have happened if
Institutional Class had performed at a constant rate each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980106 132725 S00000000000001
FA Mid Cap -CL I S&P MidCap 400
00533 SP004
1996/02/20 10000.00 10000.00
1996/02/29 10180.00 10122.33
1996/03/31 10250.00 10243.60
1996/04/30 10750.00 10556.44
1996/05/31 11260.00 10699.16
1996/06/30 10770.00 10538.56
1996/07/31 10100.00 9825.63
1996/08/31 10780.00 10392.28
1996/09/30 11480.00 10845.38
1996/10/31 11180.00 10876.94
1996/11/30 11700.00 11489.64
1996/12/31 11571.96 11502.39
1997/01/31 11969.58 11934.19
1997/02/28 11755.48 11836.09
1997/03/31 11133.55 11331.52
1997/04/30 11449.61 11625.34
1997/05/31 12428.38 12641.86
1997/06/30 13101.29 12996.97
1997/07/31 14131.04 14283.80
1997/08/31 14110.65 14266.52
1997/09/30 14834.53 15086.56
1997/10/31 14161.63 14430.14
1997/11/28 14396.12 14644.00
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980106 132729 R00000000000025
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund - Institutional Class on
February 20, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by
November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would have grown to
$14,396 - a 43.96% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index did over the same
period. With dividends and capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $14,644 - a 46.44% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Katherine Collins, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, KATHERINE?
A. During the 12 months that ended on November 30, 1997, the fund's
Institutional Class shares had a return of 23.04%, compared to a
return of 27.45% for the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and 17.72%
for the mid-cap funds average monitored by Lipper Analytical Services.
Q. WHAT WERE THE KEY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND'S
PERFORMANCE?
A. This was a very unusual year. While the fund trailed the S&P MidCap
400 Index, it did very well against its mutual fund peers. A major
reason for the underperformance relative to the index was that the
fund was underweighted for most of the year in financial stocks, which
were among the best- performing stocks in the mid-cap sector. Only
about 20% of the mid-cap funds did better than the index during this
year. This percentage is usually closer to 50%. The fund did benefit
from strong performance in several of its sectors and in a number of
its individual stocks. Two industries in particular did well as a
result of a trend to consolidation, which allowed merging companies to
increase operating efficiencies and achieve above-average earnings
growth. One of these industries was broadcasting. Several portfolio
holdings did well, including Clear Channel Communications, Chancellor
Media - formerly known as Evergreen Media - and American Radio
Systems. The second industry to benefit from consolidation was
healthcare. Two strong contributors to fund performance were McKesson
- - a drug-distribution company that performed very well after its
acquisition of Foxmeyer - and CVS - which was helped both by its
acquisition of Revco and by its strong pharmacy business.
Q. WERE THERE ANY DISAPPOINTMENTS?
A. In general, the semiconductor equipment stocks did not do well,
although I continue to believe this area should perform over the long
term as computer chips become more complex and create demand for new
equipment. Semiconductor stocks were very volatile in the fall after
performing well earlier in 1997. Most of these companies have
significant sales to Asian semiconductor producers, so their stocks
fell when Asian market problems surfaced. The rapid decline in the
stock prices illustrated just how sensitive these companies are to any
changes in semiconductor spending. Another disappointment was Oxford
Health, an HMO company. Oxford's stock fell sharply in the fall
following problems with a new computer system that resulted in an
underestimation of costs and an overestimation of revenues. This stock
is no longer in the portfolio.
Q. MID-CAP STOCKS APPEARED TO BE IMPROVING IN PERFORMANCE DURING THE
SPRING AND SUMMER BEFORE THE MARKETS BECAME VOLATILE IN THE FALL. HOW
DID THE FUND DO IN THE FALL?
A. The fund held up fairly well, for two important reasons. The first
is that the portfolio had less technology exposure than many other
funds. As mentioned earlier, technology stocks were hit especially
hard this fall because many of them have significant exposure to Asian
economies, so the lighter technology weighting helped the fund's
performance. The second factor is the strength of Fidelity's research
department, which is especially helpful in the mid-cap sector of the
market. Mid-cap stocks often trade less efficiently than their
large-cap counterparts and current prices are less likely to be
reflective of a company's true value. This is because the business
fundamentals of mid-cap companies are not researched as intensely and
the stocks are less liquid and traded less often. As a result, there
are some unusual opportunities created in a volatile market like the
one we saw this October. When the Dow dropped over 500 points in one
day, Fidelity analysts were able to sift through thousands of issues
quickly to identify which stocks had been unjustly beaten down. This
allowed me to do some opportunistic buying of great companies whose
stocks have since rebounded nicely.
Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. I am optimistic for several reasons. First, the backdrop is sound:
there are thousands of mid-cap companies to choose from and valuations
for the sector are attractive relative to large-cap companies, so
there should be plenty of opportunity. Second, a volatile market plays
to Fidelity's strength in research. I am constantly in touch with
companies and able to take advantage of short-term dislocations in the
market. Third, this is a classic, bottom-up, stock-picking fund. There
is plenty of potential in the mid-cap market to find innovative,
misunderstood, undervalued or simply overlooked companies whose stocks
will outperform once investors recognize their appeal.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
(checkmark)
INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
MCKESSON CORP. 1.9 0.6
LEGGETT & PLATT, INC. 1.8 1.0
OMNICOM GROUP, INC. 1.6 1.1
STANLEY WORKS 1.4 0.6
SYNOPSYS, INC. 1.3 0.0
CONSOLIDATED STORES CORP. 1.3 0.0
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 1.2 0.5
USA WASTE SERVICES, INC. 1.2 1.2
PROFFITTS, INC. 1.2 0.4
HEALTHSOUTH CORP. 1.2 0.7
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 12.9 14.5
RETAIL & WHOLESALE 11.5 8.1
MEDIA & LEISURE 11.0 12.8
HEALTH 9.9 9.9
FINANCE 9.5 7.6
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 4.2
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 55.8
STOCKS 91.2%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 8.8%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 2.3%
STOCKS 95.8%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 4.2%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 1.5%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 8.800000000000001
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 51.2
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 95.8%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 3.4%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.5%
AAR Corp. 67,400 $ 2,599,090
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (a) 30,000 1,783,125
BE Aerospace, Inc. (a) 28,000 885,500
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 118,100 3,469,188
Harsco Corp. 37,300 1,478,013
10,214,916
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.5%
Litton Industries, Inc. (a) 43,400 2,186,275
SHIP BUILDING & REPAIR - 0.4%
Avondale Industries, Inc. (a) 61,700 1,750,738
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 14,151,929
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 5.1%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 2.2%
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 44,400 2,031,300
Goodrich (B.F.) Co. 34,800 1,548,600
Ivex Packaging Corp. 53,900 1,078,000
Sealed Air Corp. (a) 49,000 2,786,875
Spartech Corp. 21,100 348,150
Valspar Corp. 48,600 1,476,225
9,269,150
IRON & STEEL - 0.5%
Nucor Corp. 27,000 1,350,000
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (a) 47,800 884,300
2,234,300
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.1%
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 79,100 2,679,513
Silgan Holdings, Inc. 55,100 1,914,725
4,594,238
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 1.3%
Fort James Corp. 76,537 2,994,510
Pentair, Inc. 59,500 2,246,125
5,240,635
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 21,338,323
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 4.2%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.3%
Centex Construction Products, Inc. 32,000 $ 980,000
Dayton Superior Corp. Class A (a) 25,100 426,700
Elcor Corp. 73,200 1,775,100
Hexcel Corp. (a) 37,800 956,813
Lafarge Corp. 32,900 982,888
Medusa Corp. 13,200 535,425
5,656,926
CONSTRUCTION - 2.1%
Centex Corp. 24,900 1,578,038
D.R. Horton, Inc. 56,900 1,013,531
Lennar Corp. 81,303 1,697,200
NVR, Inc. (a) 28,100 632,250
Oakwood Homes Corp. 42,800 1,284,000
Toll Brothers, Inc. (a) 42,700 1,030,138
U.S. Home Corp. (a) 11,700 434,363
Walter Industries, Inc. (a) 51,900 1,031,513
8,701,033
ENGINEERING - 0.0%
Group Maintenance America Corp. 3,000 42,000
REAL ESTATE - 0.1%
LNR Property Corp. 18,600 432,450
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.7%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 13,800 429,525
Bedford Property Investors, Inc. 14,600 298,388
Brandywine Realty Trust 24,800 599,850
SL Green Realty Corp. 22,600 587,600
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 35,000 1,012,813
2,928,176
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 17,760,585
DURABLES - 6.2%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.2%
Casey's General Stores, Inc. 34,300 808,194
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.4%
Samsonite Corp. (a) 50,100 1,816,125
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Black & Decker Corp. 45,500 1,672,125
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
DURABLES - CONTINUED
HOME FURNISHINGS - 3.3%
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. 17,200 $ 505,250
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. 50,200 1,932,700
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. 31,800 408,431
Knoll, Inc. 76,900 2,316,613
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 175,200 7,533,600
Miller (Herman), Inc. 20,800 1,055,600
13,752,194
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 1.9%
Kellwood Co. 35,600 1,221,525
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 27,300 1,371,825
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a) 63,700 1,926,925
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (a) 49,300 1,608,413
Reebok International Ltd. (a) 29,600 1,163,650
Unifi, Inc. 14,700 558,600
7,850,938
TOTAL DURABLES 25,899,576
ENERGY - 5.8%
ENERGY SERVICES - 2.5%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 39,600 1,480,050
Falcon Drilling, Inc. (a) 59,600 1,922,100
Noble Drilling Corp. (a) 31,600 949,975
Reading & Bates Corp. (a) 60,500 2,321,688
Transocean Offshore, Inc. 64,500 3,059,719
Weatherford Enterra, Inc. (a) 19,300 869,706
10,603,238
OIL & GAS - 3.3%
Cooper Cameron Corp. (a) 34,400 2,096,250
EVI, Inc. (a) 24,100 1,239,644
Nuevo Energy Corp. (a) 58,400 2,434,550
Ocean Energy, Inc. (a) 34,300 1,918,656
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 49,014 1,565,385
Renaissance Energy Ltd. (a) 37,500 786,050
Tosco Corp. 45,500 1,481,594
Valero Energy Corp. 74,800 2,346,850
13,868,979
TOTAL ENERGY 24,472,217
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - 9.5%
BANKS - 2.7%
Comerica, Inc. 48,100 $ 4,097,519
National Bank of Canada 40,000 587,058
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 69,700 2,117,138
U.S. Bancorp. 38,410 4,131,476
Westamerica Bancorp. 3,600 328,950
11,262,141
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 1.1%
Associates First Capital Corp. 39,900 2,563,575
Household International, Inc. 14,500 1,827,000
Money Store, Inc. 3,900 97,744
4,488,319
INSURANCE - 4.4%
AFLAC, Inc. 11,800 544,275
Allmerica Financial Corp. 45,200 2,192,200
AMBAC, Inc. 87,800 3,522,975
American Bankers Insurance Group, Inc. 60,600 2,454,300
CapMAC Holdings, Inc. 22,800 772,350
MBIA, Inc. 37,200 2,338,950
Paula Financial 21,900 487,275
Progressive Corp. 13,800 1,407,600
Protective Life Corp. 28,600 1,605,175
SunAmerica, Inc. 33,000 1,336,500
UNUM Corp. 31,050 1,472,934
Vesta Insurance Group Corp. 7,300 400,588
18,535,122
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.3%
New York Bancorp., Inc. 23,300 824,238
Washington Mutual, Inc. 56,090 3,877,221
Webster Financial Corp. 16,700 1,046,359
5,747,818
TOTAL FINANCE 40,033,400
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - 9.9%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 1.2%
Barr Laboratories, Inc. (a) 16,100 $ 579,600
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 5,900 552,388
Cytyc Corp. (a) 43,500 940,688
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a) 35,400 1,584,150
Twinlab Corp. 76,900 1,413,038
5,069,864
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 6.1%
Becton, Dickinson & Co. 40,900 2,108,906
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 40,300 1,821,056
Cardinal Health, Inc. 50,300 3,810,225
Cooper Companies, Inc. (a) 45,600 1,781,250
Guidant Corp. 24,300 1,561,275
InControl, Inc. (a) 72,500 575,469
McKesson Corp. 71,600 8,010,250
Medtronic, Inc. 57,700 2,755,175
Sybron International Corp. (a) 69,000 3,036,000
Young Innovations, Inc. 7,600 113,050
25,572,656
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.6%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 48,800 1,439,600
Covance, Inc. (a) 59,300 1,074,813
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 187,400 4,919,250
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 151,050 3,700,725
11,134,388
TOTAL HEALTH 41,776,908
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 5.6%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 0.7%
Leitch Technology Corp. (a) 28,900 761,034
VWR Corp. (a) 19,100 507,344
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 57,600 1,728,000
2,996,378
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.2%
Kaydon Corp. 70,300 2,315,506
Stanley Works 133,400 5,877,938
Tyco International Ltd. 130,002 5,102,579
13,296,023
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.7%
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 63,500 $ 1,972,469
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 153,885 5,087,823
7,060,292
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 23,352,693
MEDIA & LEISURE - 11.0%
BROADCASTING - 3.5%
American Radio Systems Corp. Class A 85,200 4,238,700
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 44,463 2,670,559
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (a) 20,400 1,382,100
HSN, Inc. (a) 73,100 3,262,088
Westwood One, Inc. (a) 109,600 3,219,500
14,772,947
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.1%
AMF Bowling, Inc. 24,900 617,831
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 3,800 205,438
Cinar Films, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) (a) 36,900 1,451,073
Premier Parks, Inc. (a) 57,900 2,258,100
4,532,442
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 1.0%
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 74,100 1,959,019
Mattel, Inc. 59,900 2,399,744
4,358,763
LODGING & GAMING - 1.0%
Bristol Hotel Co. (a) 3,000 74,250
Doubletree Corp. (a) 55,600 2,442,925
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 51,700 1,227,875
WMS Industries, Inc. (a) 24,800 576,600
4,321,650
PUBLISHING - 1.5%
Cognizant Corp. 26,400 1,131,900
Harcourt General, Inc. 29,100 1,593,225
Tribune Co. 59,300 3,343,038
6,068,163
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - CONTINUED
RESTAURANTS - 2.9%
CKE Restaurants, Inc. 124,800 $ 4,687,800
Rainforest Cafe, Inc. (a) 27,300 982,800
Star Buffet, Inc. 18,500 241,656
Starbucks Corp. (a) 76,200 2,657,475
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. (a) 104,300 3,526,644
12,096,375
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 46,150,340
NONDURABLES - 4.2%
AGRICULTURE - 0.1%
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. 34,800 513,300
FOODS - 1.7%
American Italian Pasta Co. Series A 5,400 127,575
Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. Class A (a) 25,600 411,200
Dean Foods Co. 6,800 361,250
Hudson Foods, Inc. Class A 37,800 715,838
Interstate Bakeries Corp. 74,000 2,557,625
Pilgrims Pride Corp. 37,100 593,600
Suiza Foods Corp. (a) 13,000 756,438
Tyson Foods, Inc. 71,500 1,295,938
6,819,464
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.4%
Alberto-Culver Co. Class A 140,600 3,743,475
Avon Products, Inc. 18,200 1,052,188
Brady (W.H.) Co. Class A 82,100 2,524,575
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 87,000 2,555,625
Dial Corp. 14,700 284,813
10,160,676
TOTAL NONDURABLES 17,493,440
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.3%
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 44,900 $ 1,178,625
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 11.5%
APPAREL STORES - 3.5%
Claire's Stores, Inc. 51,600 1,167,450
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 33,700 2,139,950
Ross Stores, Inc. 110,400 4,305,600
Stage Stores, Inc. (a) 74,200 3,125,675
TJX Companies, Inc. 118,400 4,084,800
14,823,475
DRUG STORES - 1.4%
Arbor Drugs, Inc. 60,800 1,649,200
CVS Corp. 63,684 4,227,026
5,876,226
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 4.2%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 110,000 5,348,750
Dollar Tree Stores (a) 66,550 2,770,144
Hudson's Bay Co. Ord. 52,900 1,114,427
MacFrugals Bargains Closeouts, Inc. (a) 22,400 960,400
Michaels Stores, Inc. (a) 55,800 1,806,525
Proffitts, Inc. (a) 164,300 5,021,419
Shopko Stores, Inc. (a) 23,200 487,200
17,508,865
GROCERY STORES - 1.6%
Hannaford Brothers Co. 59,500 2,391,156
JP Foodservice, Inc. (a) 65,900 1,939,931
Rykoff-Sexton, Inc. 26,400 592,350
Safeway, Inc. (a) 29,700 1,804,275
6,727,712
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.8%
Brylane, Inc. 28,200 1,459,350
Zale Corp. (a) 84,700 1,884,575
3,343,925
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 48,280,203
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
SERVICES - 4.6%
ADVERTISING - 1.6%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 90,400 $ 6,700,900
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.3%
Ryder Systems, Inc. 28,200 1,024,013
PRINTING - 0.5%
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 64,600 2,277,150
SERVICES - 2.2%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 76,800 2,270,400
Computer Horizons Corp. (a) 54,000 1,782,000
Devry, Inc. (a) 3,700 98,975
Gartner Group, Inc. Class A (a) 52,000 1,514,500
Hagler Bailly, Inc. 38,300 773,181
Personnel Group of America, Inc. (a) 20,600 753,188
Service Corp. International 29,900 1,093,219
Snyder Communications, Inc. (a) 33,300 1,130,119
9,415,582
TOTAL SERVICES 19,417,645
TECHNOLOGY - 12.9%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 0.7%
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 50,500 1,133,094
Dialogic Corp. (a) 41,100 1,723,631
2,856,725
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 8.2%
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Class A (a) 49,900 1,166,413
America Online, Inc. (a) 21,400 1,615,700
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 18,400 1,193,700
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) 22,600 1,618,725
CompUSA, Inc. (a) 64,500 2,358,281
Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (a) 48,650 2,681,831
Compuware Corp. (a) 75,200 2,627,300
E Trade Group, Inc. (a) 38,700 969,919
Equifax, Inc. 40,700 1,388,888
HBO & Co. 41,400 1,857,825
Keane, Inc. (a) 147,500 4,673,906
Pegasus Systems, Inc. 69,500 1,233,625
Sabre Group Holdings, Inc. Class A (a) 45,900 1,181,925
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - CONTINUED
Siebel Systems, Inc. (a) 27,900 $ 1,161,338
Symantec Corp. (a) 134,400 3,360,000
Synopsys, Inc. (a) 131,700 5,416,163
34,505,539
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 1.2%
Digital Equipment Corp. (a) 16,400 807,700
Eltron International, Inc. (a) 42,900 1,340,625
Quantum Corp. (a) 43,900 1,168,838
Symbol Technologies, Inc. 40,550 1,583,984
4,901,147
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 2.4%
Lam Research Corp. (a) 64,616 1,978,865
Newport Corp. 12,500 212,500
Perkin-Elmer Corp. 27,400 1,906,013
Thermo Electron Corp. (a) 44,500 1,638,156
Thermoquest Corp. (a) 90,500 1,532,844
Waters Corp. (a) 70,300 3,009,719
10,278,097
ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Flextronics International (a) 16,100 644,000
Linear Technology Corp. 17,600 1,133,000
1,777,000
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 54,318,508
TRANSPORTATION - 0.6%
AIR TRANSPORTATION - 0.2%
Mesaba Holdings, Inc. (a) 8,300 181,563
Virgin Express Holdings PLC sponsored ADR 46,000 759,000
940,563
RAILROADS - 0.3%
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. (a) 50,900 1,533,363
TRUCKING & FREIGHT - 0.1%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 13,300 279,300
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 2,753,226
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
UTILITIES - 1.0%
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 0.4%
AES Corp. (a) 49,700 $ 1,820,263
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 0.6%
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 63,600 1,876,200
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 17,600 563,200
2,439,400
TOTAL UTILITIES 4,259,663
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $364,809,707) 402,637,281
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 4.2%
MATURITY
AMOUNT
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97 $ 17,606,359 17,598,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $382,407,707) $ 420,235,281
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $382,941,758. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $37,293,523, of which $47,614,822 related to appreciated
investment securities and $10,321,299 related to depreciated
investment securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $4,130,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 420,235,281
AGREEMENTS OF $17,598,000) (COST $382,407,707) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 233,273
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 7,287,349
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 869,507
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 215,965
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,736
TOTAL ASSETS 428,854,111
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 6,961,257
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 354,104
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 204,448
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 184,258
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 191,720
TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,895,787
NET ASSETS $ 420,958,324
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 331,044,123
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 52,086,627
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 37,827,574
NET ASSETS $ 420,958,324
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $14.04
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($4,670,448 (DIVIDED BY) 332,688 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $14.04) $14.90
CLASS T: $14.09
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($326,642,373 (DIVIDED BY) 23,189,639 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $14.09) $14.60
CLASS B: $13.94
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($58,758,155 (DIVIDED BY) 4,214,387 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $14.08
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($345,292 (DIVIDED BY) 24,521 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $14.12
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($30,542,056 (DIVIDED BY) 2,162,849 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER-SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 2,093,066
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 1,217,726
TOTAL INCOME 3,310,792
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 2,182,332
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 833,060
DISTRIBUTION FEES 1,775,272
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 226,208
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 1,431
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 57,356
REGISTRATION FEES 144,260
AUDIT 28,904
LEGAL 8,956
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 108,591
MISCELLANEOUS 1,376
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 5,367,746
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (189,103) 5,178,643
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,867,851)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 55,118,325
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS 381 55,118,706
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON 22,620,104
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
NET GAIN (LOSS) 77,738,810
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 75,870,959
FROM OPERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 20, 1996
NOVEMBER 30, (COMMENCEMENT
1997 OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (1,867,851) $ (500,945)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 55,118,706 3,156,354
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 22,620,104 15,207,470
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 75,870,959 17,862,879
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (3,481,786) -
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 123,963,444 206,742,828
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 196,352,617 224,605,707
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 224,605,707 -
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT $ 420,958,324 $ 224,605,707
LOSS OF $0 AND $60,692, RESPECTIVELY)
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.74
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.09) (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.64 .97
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.55 .96
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.21) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.04 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 22.24% 8.94%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 4,670 $ 1,239
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.62% E 1.56% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.58% F 1.56% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.71)% (.33)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401 $ .0382
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 G
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.07) (.03)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.64 1.73
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.57 1.70
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.18) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.09 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 22.35% 17.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 326,642 $ 187,040
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.48% 1.60% A
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.44% E 1.60% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.53)% (.37)%
A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0401 $ .0382
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 G
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.61 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.14) (.10)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.62 1.71
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.48 1.61
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.15) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.94 $ 11.61
TOTAL RETURN B, C 21.67% 16.10%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 58,758 $ 32,727
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.03% 2.38% A
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.98% E 2.37% A,
E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.08)% (1.14)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0401 $ .0382
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 I
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 14.16
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) (.07) H
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (.08)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.08
TOTAL RETURN B, C (.56)%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 345
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A, E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.40% A, F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1.07)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURN WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT BEEN
REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H THE AMOUNT SHOWN FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH
THE AGGREGATE NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD DUE TO THE TIMING
OF SALES AND REPURCHASES OF CLASS SHARES IN RELATION TO FLUCTUATING
MARKET VALUES OF THE INVESTMENTS OF THE FUND.
I FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.70 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D .01 (.02)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.63 1.72
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.64 1.70
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.22) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.12 $ 11.70
TOTAL RETURN B, C 23.04% 17.00%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 30,542 $ 3,600
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .91% 1.50% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS .84% F 1.50% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .08% (.27)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 208% 101% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0401 $ .0382
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A ANNUALIZED
B TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
C THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund (the fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor
Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of
shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment
company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the
U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in
foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of
its taxable income for its fiscal year. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class C and shares of Class C for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by Class C and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for passive foreign investment companies (PFIC),
non-taxable dividends, and losses deferred due to wash sales and
excise tax regulations. The fund also utilized earnings and profits
distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the
dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions may include temporary book and tax basis
differences that will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable
income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the
following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $811,511,385 and $701,803,367, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00%*
CLASS C 1.00%*
* 75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 6,575 $ 6,575
CLASS T 1,333,963 1,333,963
CLASS B 434,622 108,656
CLASS C 112 112
$ 1,775,272 $ 1,449,306
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund. FDC receives the proceeds of
contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share redemptions
occurring within six years of purchase (five years prior to January 2,
1997) and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of
purchase. Contingent deferred sales charges are based on declining
rates ranging from 5% to 1% (4% to 1% prior to January 2, 1997) for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of shares at the
initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the redeemed
shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 68,624 $ 51,139
CLASS T 419,798 266,071
CLASS B 160,918 0*
$ 649,340 $ 317,210
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 8,515 .32
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 639,662 .24
CLASS B FIIOC * 107,520 .25
CLASS C FIIOC * 23 .23***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 77,340 .15
$ 833,060
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE
SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $184,530 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 13,832
CLASS C 2.50% 5,568
$ 19,400
FMR also agreed to reimburse certain transfer agent, registration and
other class specific expenses for Class A. For the period, the
reimbursement reduced these expenses by $3,391 for Class A.
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $150,979 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $4,584
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 10,749
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997
CLASS A
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 23,887
CLASS T
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 2,939,982
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 441,965
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 75,952
$ 3,481,786
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997C 1996A, B 1997 C 1996 A, B
CLASS A 303,139 106,629 $ 3,978,873 $ 1,202,595
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 2,096 - 23,555 -
SHARES REDEEMED (78,508) (668) (1,033,803) (7,639)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 226,727 105,961 $ 2,968,625 $ 1,194,956
CLASS T 18,242,441 19,947,368 $ 227,562,753 $ 215,644,919
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 246,910 - 2,785,068 -
SHARES REDEEMED (11,288,106) (3,958,974) (142,250,679) (43,721,153)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 7,201,245 15,988,394 $ 88,097,142 $ 171,923,766
CLASS B 1,907,677 2,990,066 $ 24,432,331 $ 32,264,842
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 37,955 - 425,863 -
SHARES REDEEMED (549,081) (172,230) (6,719,610) (1,849,188)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,396,551 2,817,836 $ 18,138,584 $ 30,415,654
CLASS C 24,521 - $ 343,450 $ -
SHARES SOLD
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 24,521 - $ 343,450 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 7,539,683 310,259 $ 88,091,401 $ 3,236,523
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,512 - 62,017 -
SHARES REDEEMED (5,689,999) (2,606) (73,737,775) (28,071)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 1,855,196 307,653 $ 14,415,643 $ 3,208,452
</TABLE>
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS T, CLASS B, AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS ARE
FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 26,293
CLASS T 76,954
CLASS B 19,416
CLASS C 5,639
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 15,958
$ 144,260
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund, including
the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30, 1997, and
the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statement of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30,
1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 to November 30, 1996 and the
financial highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and
Institutional Class for each of the periods indicated therein. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility
of the fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Mid
Cap Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its operations for
the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year ended
November 30, 1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 to November 30,
1996, and the financial highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class
C and Institutional Class for each of the periods indicated therein,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund voted to pay to
shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the
following distributions derived from capital gains realized from sales
of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment
income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE CAPITAL GAINS
Institutional Class 12/22/97 12/19/97 $1.48
1/5/98 1/2/98 $.01
A total of .32% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is
generally exempt from state income tax.
A total of 19.94% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate
shareholders.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of these percentages
for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from issuer diversification limits.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 15,940,943.761 86.053
AGAINST 1,059,438.832 5.720
ABSTAIN 1,524,092.594 8.227
TOTAL 18,524,475.187 100.000
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail Johnson, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Boston, MA
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
GROWTH & INCOME
FUND - CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 12 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 15 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 16 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 28 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 37 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 44 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 45
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 46
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS A
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Effective August 1, 1997, the maximum 5.25% sales charge on
Class A shares was increased to 5.75%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed
certain class expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS A 25.04%
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS A 17.85%
(INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class A's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class A's returns to the performance
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged
index of common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends
and capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class A's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class A had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 150809 S00000000000001
FA Growth & Income -CL A S&P 500
00272 SP001
1996/12/31 9425.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 9632.35 10624.80
1997/02/28 9698.33 10708.10
1997/03/31 9264.28 10268.10
1997/04/30 9754.85 10881.11
1997/05/31 10292.59 11543.55
1997/06/30 10792.53 12060.70
1997/07/31 11680.88 13020.37
1997/08/31 11076.05 12290.97
1997/09/30 11643.08 12964.15
1997/10/31 11293.41 12531.14
1997/11/28 11784.84 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 150810 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund - Class A on
December 31, 1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum
5.75% sales charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment would have grown to $11,785 - a 17.85%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks or
bonds will vary. That means if
you sell your shares during a
market downturn, you might
lose money. But if you can ride
out the market's ups and
downs, you may have a gain.
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ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS T
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value).
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS T 24.83%
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS T 20.46%
(INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class T's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class T's returns to the performance
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged
index of common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends
and capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class T's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class T had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151441 S00000000000001
FA Growth & Income -CL T S&P 500
00274 SP001
1996/12/31 9650.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 9852.65 10624.80
1997/02/28 9910.55 10708.10
1997/03/31 9456.48 10268.10
1997/04/30 9968.42 10881.11
1997/05/31 10509.34 11543.55
1997/06/30 11030.92 12060.70
1997/07/31 11930.02 13020.37
1997/08/31 11311.29 12290.97
1997/09/30 11891.35 12964.15
1997/10/31 11533.65 12531.14
1997/11/28 12046.04 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151442 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund - Class T on
December 31, 1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum
3.50% sales charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment would have grown to $12,046 - a 20.46%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends reinvested, the same
$10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks or
bonds will vary. That means if
you sell your shares during a
market downturn, you might
lose money. But if you can ride
out the market's ups and
downs, you may have a gain.
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ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS B
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charge included in
the life of fund total return figure is 5%. If Fidelity had not
reimbursed certain class expenses, the total returns would have been
lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS B 24.22%
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS B 19.22%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED
SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class B's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class B's returns to the performance
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged
index of common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends
and capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class B's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class B had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151022 S00000000000001
FA Growth & Income -CL B S&P 500
00244 SP001
1996/12/31 10000.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 10210.00 10624.80
1997/02/28 10270.00 10708.10
1997/03/31 9799.46 10268.10
1997/04/30 10329.97 10881.11
1997/05/31 10880.50 11543.55
1997/06/30 11411.01 12060.70
1997/07/31 12331.90 13020.37
1997/08/31 11691.29 12290.97
1997/09/30 12281.86 12964.15
1997/10/31 11911.50 12531.14
1997/11/28 11922.39 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19971211 151024 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund - Class B on
December 31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by
November 30, 1997, the value of the investment, including the effect
of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge, would have grown
to $11,922 - a 19.22% increase on the initial investment. For
comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With
dividends reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to
$13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks or
bonds will vary. That means if
you sell your shares during a
market downturn, you might
lose money. But if you can ride
out the market's ups and
downs, you may have a gain.
(checkmark)
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS C
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class C shares took place on November
3, 1997. Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee
that is reflected in returns after November 3, 1997. Returns prior to
November 3, 1997 are those of Class B shares and reflect Class B
shares 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee. Class C's contingent
deferred sales charge included in the life of fund total return figure
is 1.00%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
total return would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS C 24.21%
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - CLASS C 23.21%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED
SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class C's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund started on
December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000 in a fund
that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your investment
would be $1,050. You can compare Class C's returns to the performance
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged
index of common stocks. This benchmark includes reinvested dividends
and capital gains, if any, and excludes the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Class C's cumulative return and show
you what would have happened if Class C had performed at a constant
rate each year. These numbers will be reported once the fund is a year
old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
IMAHDR PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 075953 S00000000000001
FA Growth & Income -CL C S&P 500
00481 SP001
1996/12/31 10000.00 10000.00
1997/01/31 10209.99 10624.80
1997/02/28 10269.99 10708.10
1997/03/31 9799.45 10268.10
1997/04/30 10329.97 10881.11
1997/05/31 10880.50 11543.55
1997/06/30 11411.01 12060.70
1997/07/31 12331.90 13020.37
1997/08/31 11691.28 12290.97
1997/09/30 12281.86 12964.15
1997/10/31 11911.49 12531.14
1997/11/28 12321.23 13111.21
IMATRL PRASUN SHR__CHT 19971130 19980120 075955 R00000000000014
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund - Class C on
December 31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by
November 30, 1997, the value of the investment, including the effect
of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge, would have grown
to $12,321 - a 23.21% increase on the initial investment. For
comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With
dividends reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to
$13,111 - a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks or
bonds will vary. That means if
you sell your shares during a
market downturn, you might
lose money. But if you can ride
out the market's ups and
downs, you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Beth Terrana, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor
Growth and Income Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, BETH?
A. From the fund's commencement date - December 31, 1996 - through
November 30, 1997, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C
shares returned 25.04%, 24.83%, 24.22% and 24.21%, respectively. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 31.11% during the same period.
Q. PERFORMANCE SEEMS TO HAVE PICKED UP OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS. WHAT
WERE SOME OF THE STRATEGIES THAT BENEFITED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?
A. While the fund trailed the S&P 500 during the period, I've been
satisfied with recent performance. Part of the reason the fund trailed
the index was the "narrowness" of the market. By that I mean much of
the market's gains were concentrated among a narrow group of
large-capitalization stocks. Stock selection - which is where I focus
most of my efforts - within a number of industries was solid, and was
largely responsible for the fund's absolute performance. Foremost, I'd
highlight retail store investments, where both stock selection and an
industry overweighting - more than double that of the S&P 500 - were
material contributors. Over the past six months, retailing stocks have
been the strongest of the S&P 500 industry sectors. Strong retail
store investments included Consolidated Stores - owner of Kay-Bee Toy
stores - and Gap Inc., which operates several leading-edge apparel
chains. The fund also benefited from stock selection within the
finance, health care and technology sectors. Strong performers in
these industries included BankAmerica, drug-maker Bristol-Myers Squibb
and personal computer-maker Compaq Computer.
Q. YOU INCREASED THE FUND'S RETAIL EXPOSURE. WHY WERE THESE STOCKS
ATTRACTIVE?
A. I detected several positive industry trends that provided a
favorable backdrop for the sector. These trends included a reduction
in store overcapacity - which had afflicted the industry for years -
better management focus on the bottom line and new-found attention to
returns on invested capital. While it would be a stretch to say that
all retailers have recently mended their ways, it was clear to me that
there were a number of attractive stocks with the potential for upward
revaluations of their price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples. The story
behind discounter Wal-Mart - the fund's second-largest retail
investment - illustrates my investment thesis. Following the company's
explosive growth during the `80s - which resulted in very strong stock
appreciation - the firm's returns deteriorated and its stock
dramatically underperformed from 1993 through 1996. Recognizing that
it had a problem, Wal-Mart committed itself to a new financial
discipline - emphasizing returns on its capital base - which has since
helped its earnings growth begin to reaccelerate. Based on these
positive developments, the stock's P/E multiple and price recently
began to rise.
Q. TIME WARNER IS A RELATIVELY NEW TOP 10 HOLDING. WHAT MADE THIS
STOCK ATTRACTIVE?
A. Fundamentally, the company has a number of media franchises -
including Warner Brothers, Time Warner Cable, CNN and Time magazine -
with wide global reach. Also, the company has been focusing intently
on improving its financial returns. For example, previously high
levels of capital expenditures - largely related to its cable
television operations - were expected to peak and then decline, a
development that I felt could enhance the company's free cash flow
dynamics. The potential for this to happen - and for Time Warner to
continue expanding and enhancing its franchises worldwide - made this
stock attractive during the period.
Q. WHICH STOCKS PERFORMED WELL? WHICH WERE DISAPPOINTING?
A. Other positions that performed well included General Electric,
diversified industrial Tyco International and IBM. There haven't been
any major setbacks, but several smaller holdings - including
Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Tupperware and Waste Management - detracted
from performance.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS?
A. Given the economic difficulties we saw in Southeast Asia during
October, global economic growth may experience a marginal slowdown. If
there is such a slowdown, stocks with predictable, sustainable
earnings growth likely will outperform economically sensitive
cyclicals and commodities-based firms. Of course, those firms with
significant revenue exposure to the region could be particularly
affected, so I've endeavored to limit the fund's investments in firms
whose earnings are susceptible to a slowdown.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 3.5 3.4
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 2.7 2.2
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2.5 1.6
BANKAMERICA CORP. 2.2 2.2
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 2.2 3.2
CONSOLIDATED STORES CORP. 1.9 1.6
WAL-MART STORES, INC. 1.8 0.5
TIME WARNER, INC. 1.7 0.6
CITICORP 1.6 1.8
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 1.5 1.2
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
FINANCE 18.9 14.0
HEALTH 11.7 13.0
REATAIL & WHOLESALE 11.3 8.7
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 8.7 9.6
NONDURABLES 8.4 9.7
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.9
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 2.5
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 4, VALUE: 51.6
STOCKS 93.2%
CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES 1.7%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.1%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 5.6%
STOCKS 91.6%
CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES 2.5%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.9%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 6.5%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.1
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 1.7
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 4, VALUE: 53.2
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 91.6%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.3%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.9%
AlliedSignal, Inc. 59,600 $ 2,212,630
Lockheed Martin Corp. 10,100 985,381
Textron, Inc. 25,100 1,484,038
4,682,049
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Litton Industries, Inc. (a) 1,100 55,413
Raytheon Co. 14,300 799,906
855,319
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 5,537,368
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 1.9%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 1.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 8,600 659,513
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 5,200 237,900
Monsanto Co. 26,400 1,153,350
Praxair, Inc. 21,400 940,263
Sealed Air Corp. (a) 17,200 978,250
3,969,276
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.1%
Corning, Inc. 6,500 275,844
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.1%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 5,700 296,756
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 4,541,876
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 2.1%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.2%
American Standard Companies, Inc. (a) 1,600 63,400
Masco Corp. 56,100 2,643,713
Sherwin-Williams Co. 8,300 237,069
2,944,182
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - CONTINUED
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.9%
Duke Realty Investors, Inc. 22,500 $ 517,500
Equity Residential Properties Trust (SBI) 15,500 775,000
Public Storage, Inc. 21,600 596,700
Storage USA, Inc. 5,100 199,219
2,088,419
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 5,032,601
DURABLES - 2.9%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.5%
Eaton Corp. 8,300 783,831
Navistar International Corp. (a) 24,400 536,800
1,320,631
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.8%
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. 21,100 2,055,931
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.6%
Newell Co. 24,900 1,016,231
Philips Electronics NV 5,600 375,200
1,391,431
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 1.0%
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 28,100 1,412,025
NIKE, Inc. Class B 3,400 165,538
VF Corp. 16,400 757,475
2,335,038
TOTAL DURABLES 7,103,031
ENERGY - 7.7%
ENERGY SERVICES - 0.9%
Halliburton Co. 13,800 744,338
Schlumberger Ltd. 12,500 1,028,906
Weatherford Enterra, Inc. (a) 7,100 319,944
2,093,188
OIL & GAS - 6.8%
Amoco Corp. 13,800 1,242,000
British Petroleum PLC ADR 40,564 3,366,812
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
ENERGY - CONTINUED
OIL & GAS - CONTINUED
Burlington Resources, Inc. 9,100 $ 404,950
Chevron Corp. 9,300 745,744
Exxon Corp. 16,800 1,024,800
Mobil Corp. 17,600 1,266,100
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 43,800 2,307,713
Texaco, Inc. 46,900 2,649,850
Tosco Corp. 18,800 612,175
Total SA sponsored ADR 17,900 940,869
USX-Marathon Group 51,500 1,763,875
Valero Energy Corp. 3,500 109,813
16,434,701
TOTAL ENERGY 18,527,889
FINANCE - 18.9%
BANKS - 10.0%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 54,100 2,907,875
BankBoston Corp. 700 62,388
BankAmerica Corp. 74,400 5,431,200
Chase Manhattan Corp. 17,000 1,846,625
Citicorp 33,100 3,969,931
Comerica, Inc. 17,200 1,465,225
First Union Corp. 1,200 58,500
Mellon Bank Corp. 11,600 657,575
National City Corp. 24,600 1,642,050
NationsBank Corp. 33,900 2,036,119
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 4,300 130,613
U.S. Bancorp. 25,900 2,785,869
Wells Fargo & Co. 3,700 1,136,825
24,130,795
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.5%
American Express Co. 31,200 2,460,900
Associates First Capital Corp. 10,100 648,925
Household International, Inc. 14,900 1,877,400
Transamerica Corp. 8,800 955,350
5,942,575
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - CONTINUED
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 2.1%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 63,200 $ 2,607,000
Federal National Mortgage Association 48,400 2,556,125
5,163,125
INSURANCE - 3.0%
AFLAC, Inc. 2,700 124,538
Allstate Corp. 28,800 2,473,200
American International Group, Inc. 4,900 493,981
MGIC Investment Corp. 4,100 239,594
PMI Group, Inc. 1,000 65,000
Progressive Corp. 4,700 479,400
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. Class A 30,600 1,216,350
Travelers Group, Inc. (The) 38,450 1,941,725
UNUM Corp. 3,900 185,006
7,218,794
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.2%
Charter One Financial Corp. 7,030 416,528
Dime Bancorp., Inc. 34,900 846,325
Washington Mutual, Inc. 24,030 1,661,074
2,923,927
SECURITIES INDUSTRY - 0.1%
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover and Co. 6,300 342,169
TOTAL FINANCE 45,721,385
HEALTH - 11.1%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 7.3%
American Home Products Corp. 52,600 3,675,425
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 65,800 6,160,525
Cytyc Corp. (a) 8,100 175,163
Merck & Co., Inc. 17,600 1,664,300
Pfizer, Inc. 25,800 1,876,950
Schering-Plough Corp. 32,700 2,049,881
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 39,400 1,955,225
17,557,469
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 2.8%
Baxter International, Inc. 39,600 2,004,750
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 1,200 54,225
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - CONTINUED
Cardinal Health, Inc. 10,500 $ 795,375
Johnson & Johnson 34,700 2,183,931
McKesson Corp. 9,500 1,062,813
Medtronic, Inc. 16,800 802,200
6,903,294
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 1.0%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 81,800 2,413,100
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 3,100 98,231
2,511,331
TOTAL HEALTH 26,972,094
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 8.2%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 4.4%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA
sponsored ADR 5,900 146,025
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA 9,500 1,190,113
Emerson Electric Co. 14,400 792,000
General Electric Co. 115,000 8,481,250
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 942 28,260
10,637,648
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.8%
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 14,900 816,706
Ingersoll-Rand Co. 20,550 839,981
Stanley Works 20,600 907,688
Tyco International Ltd. 167,008 6,555,064
9,119,439
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.0%
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 2,900 95,881
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 19,852,968
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 6.6%
BROADCASTING - 2.2%
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 5,500 $ 330,344
Comcast Corp. Class A special 24,600 688,800
TCI Group Class A 10,600 242,806
Time Warner, Inc. 68,600 3,995,950
5,257,900
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.9%
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 4,100 221,656
Disney (Walt) Co. 16,000 1,519,000
Viacom, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (a) 14,300 500,500
2,241,156
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.5%
Mattel, Inc. 28,800 1,153,800
PUBLISHING - 3.0%
Cognizant Corp. 28,100 1,204,788
Harcourt General, Inc. 19,600 1,073,100
McGraw-Hill, Inc. 15,100 1,033,406
Pearson, PLC 42,800 595,909
Scholastic Corp. (a) 1,300 49,644
Times Mirror Co. Class A 21,900 1,300,313
Tribune Co. 14,000 789,250
US WEST Media Group (a) 37,300 990,781
World Color Press, Inc. (a) 6,800 181,900
7,219,091
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 15,871,947
NONDURABLES - 8.4%
FOODS - 2.2%
Campbell Soup Co. 24,700 1,383,200
Dole Food, Inc. 10,700 528,313
General Mills, Inc. 6,500 481,000
Heinz (H.J.) Co. 31,800 1,591,988
Sara Lee Corp. 27,100 1,432,913
5,417,414
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
NONDURABLES - CONTINUED
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 3.6%
Avon Products, Inc. 8,200 $ 474,063
Clorox Co. 9,100 706,388
Gillette Co. 7,000 646,188
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 1,300 62,644
Procter & Gamble Co. 37,200 2,838,825
Unilever:
PLC Ord. 149,400 1,176,840
NV ADR 46,400 2,694,100
8,599,048
TOBACCO - 2.6%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 124,100 5,398,350
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. 26,400 961,950
6,360,300
TOTAL NONDURABLES 20,376,762
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.1%
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 12,300 322,875
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 11.1%
APPAREL STORES - 1.7%
Gap, Inc. 19,100 1,025,431
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 36,800 2,336,800
TJX Companies, Inc. 23,800 821,100
4,183,331
DRUG STORES - 1.8%
CVS Corp. 47,175 3,131,241
Rite Aid Corp. 5,900 387,925
Walgreen Co. 22,200 714,563
4,233,729
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 6.6%
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. (a) 11,700 604,013
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 96,900 4,711,763
Dayton Hudson Corp. 31,800 2,112,713
Federated Department Stores, Inc. (a) 43,400 1,977,413
Meyer (Fred), Inc. (a) 13,300 450,538
Penney (J.C.) Co., Inc. 17,300 1,111,525
Proffitts, Inc. (a) 14,400 440,100
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 111,700 4,461,019
15,869,084
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - CONTINUED
GROCERY STORES - 0.2%
American Stores Co. 28,600 $ 566,638
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.8%
Home Depot, Inc. 24,200 1,353,688
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 13,200 606,375
1,960,063
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 26,812,845
SERVICES - 2.9%
ADVERTISING - 1.1%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 33,600 2,490,600
Outdoor Systems, Inc. (a) 2,250 69,469
2,560,069
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.4%
Republic Industries, Inc. (a) 6,800 177,225
Ryder Systems, Inc. 19,500 708,094
885,319
PRINTING - 0.4%
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 22,300 786,075
Reynolds & Reynolds Co. Class A 16,200 309,825
1,095,900
SERVICES - 1.0%
Ecolab, Inc. 22,700 1,157,700
Service Corp. International 32,428 1,185,649
2,343,349
TOTAL SERVICES 6,884,637
TECHNOLOGY - 6.1%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 0.1%
Andrew Corp. 7,900 209,350
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 1.6%
Adobe Systems, Inc. 200 8,400
Autodesk, Inc. 9,400 361,313
CUC International, Inc. (a) 13,400 385,250
First Data Corp. 3,100 87,769
Microsoft Corp. (a) 13,400 1,896,100
Oracle Corp. (a) 30,300 1,009,369
Sybase, Inc. (a) 15,600 218,400
3,966,601
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 3.7%
Compaq Computer Corp. 20,050 $ 1,251,872
Diebold, Inc. 17,050 787,497
EMC Corp. (a) 25,200 763,875
International Business Machines Corp. 19,700 2,158,381
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 25,800 2,168,813
Unisys Corp. (a) 4,700 67,269
Xerox Corp. 21,400 1,662,513
8,860,220
ELECTRONICS - 0.7%
Intel Corp. 14,900 1,156,613
Texas Instruments, Inc. 11,400 561,450
1,718,063
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 14,754,234
TRANSPORTATION - 0.2%
RAILROADS - 0.2%
CSX Corp. 8,000 418,500
UTILITIES - 1.1%
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 0.3%
Edison International 26,600 713,213
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 0.8%
AT&T Corp. 300 16,763
Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. (a) 6,500 355,875
Frontier Corp. 9,000 220,500
MCI Communications Corp. 25,100 1,102,831
Telefonos de Mexico SA sponsored ADR
representing Ord. Class L shares 1,500 74,250
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 6,100 195,200
1,965,419
TOTAL UTILITIES 2,678,632
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $210,692,118) 221,409,644
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.2%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.2%
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.2%
Vornado Realty Trust $3.25 Series A 6,400 $ 428,400
DURABLES - 0.1%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.1%
Republic Industries, Inc. $1.55 10,400 278,850
ENERGY - 0.3%
OIL & GAS - 0.3%
Tosco Financing Trust $2.875 TOPRS (c) 3,200 190,000
Tosco Financing Trust $2.875 8,600 511,700
TOTAL ENERGY 701,700
HEALTH - 0.6%
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 0.6%
McKesson Financing Trust $2.50 TOPRS (c) 3,600 284,400
McKesson Financing Trust $2.50 14,400 1,137,600
TOTAL HEALTH 1,422,000
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $2,626,086) 2,830,950
CORPORATE BONDS - 1.3%
MOODY'S RATINGS PRINCIPAL
(UNAUDITED) AMOUNT
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 1.3%
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.5%
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.5%
USA Waste Services, Inc. 4%, 2/1/02 Ba2 $ 776,000 797,340
United Waste Systems, Inc. 4 1/2%, 6/1/01 B1 239,000 296,360
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1,093,700
CORPORATE BONDS - CONTINUED
MOODY'S RATINGS PRINCIPAL VALUE (NOTE 1)
(UNAUDITED) AMOUNT
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - CONTINUED
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 0.2%
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 0.1%
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
5%, 10/1/03 Baa3 $ 121,000 $ 170,459
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.1%
Home Depot, Inc. 3 1/4%, 10/1/01 A1 307,000 402,938
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 573,397
TECHNOLOGY - 0.6%
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 0.5%
EMC Corp. 3 1/4%, 3/15/02 Ba3 357,000 528,360
Unisys Corp. 8 1/4%, 3/15/06 B3 300,000 672,750
1,201,110
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.1%
Thermo Electron Corp. 4 1/8%, 1/1/03 (c) Ba2 270,000 301,725
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 1,502,835
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $3,232,631) 3,169,932
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 5.9%
SHARES
Taxable Central Cash Fund (b)
(Cost $14,339,684) 14,339,684 14,339,684
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $230,890,519) $ 241,750,210
SECURITY TYPE ABBREVIATIONS
TOPRS - Trust Originated Preferred Securities
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
2. At period end, the seven-day yield on the Taxable Central Cash Fund
was 5.69%. The yield refers to the income earned by investing in the
fund over the seven-day period, expressed as an annual percentage.
3. Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt
from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the
period end, the value of these securities amounted to $776,125 or 0.3%
of net assets.
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $231,007,340. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $10,742,870, of which $16,333,375 related to appreciated
investment securities and $5,590,505 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $81,222 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (COST $230,890,519) - $ 241,750,210
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 12,200
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 1,870,757
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 1,502,589
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 311,820
INTEREST RECEIVABLE 99,570
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
TOTAL ASSETS 245,559,883
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 1,571,327
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 75,548
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 88,670
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 77,456
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 175,379
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,988,380
NET ASSETS $ 243,571,503
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 228,959,759
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME 78,935
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 3,673,143
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 10,859,666
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 243,571,503
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $12.47
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($6,977,163 (DIVIDED BY) 559,349 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $12.47) $13.23
CLASS T: $12.46
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($133,467,560 (DIVIDED BY) 10,712,886 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $12.46) $12.91
CLASS B: $12.41
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($28,825,292 (DIVIDED BY) 2,322,078 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $12.45
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($390,583 (DIVIDED BY) 31,363 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $12.47
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($73,910,905 (DIVIDED BY) 5,925,775 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER-SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 1,081,043
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 344,866
TOTAL INCOME 1,425,909
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 385,672
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 161,147
DISTRIBUTION FEES 378,995
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 67,333
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 215
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 46,777
REGISTRATION FEES 208,205
AUDIT 27,338
LEGAL 653
SHAREHOLDER REPORTS 21,653
MISCELLANEOUS 383
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 1,298,371
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (35,558) 1,262,813
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 163,096
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 3,537,569
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS 185
FUTURES CONTRACTS 135,370 3,673,124
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 10,859,691
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES (25) 10,859,666
NET GAIN (LOSS) 14,532,790
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 14,695,886
FROM OPERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT
OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ 163,096
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 3,673,124
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 10,859,666
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 14,695,886
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (84,141)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 228,959,758
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 243,571,503
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD -
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME OF $78,935) $ 243,571,503
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 G
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .04
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.50
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.03)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.47
TOTAL RETURN B, C 25.04%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 6,977
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.50% A, E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .34% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .03
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.48
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.02)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.46
TOTAL RETURN B, C 24.83%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 133,468
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.59% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .24% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 G
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.42
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.01)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.41
TOTAL RETURN B, C 24.22%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 28,825
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.25% A, E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.42)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 F
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 12.22
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .23
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .23
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.45
TOTAL RETURN B, C 1.88%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 391
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.24% A, D
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .19% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE E $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
F FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .07
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.52
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.05)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.47
TOTAL RETURN B, C 25.26%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 73,911
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.19% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .64% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund(the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities (including restricted
securities) for which exchange quotations are not readily available
(and in certain cases debt securities which trade on an exchange) are
valued primarily using dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair
value as determined in good faith under consistently applied
procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less
for which quotations are not readily available are valued at amortized
cost or original cost plus accrued interest, both of which approximate
current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts and foreign currency options, disposition of
foreign currencies, and the difference between the amount of net
investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually
received. The effects of changes in
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. By so
qualifying, the fund will not be subject to income taxes to the extent
that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its
fiscal year. The schedule of investments includes information
regarding income taxes under the caption "Income Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying each
class and shares of each class for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by each class and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences may result in distribution
reclassifications.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will
reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining
at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
TAXABLE CENTRAL CASH FUND. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by
the Securities and Exchange Commission(the SEC), the fund may invest
in the Taxable Central Cash Fund (the Cash Fund) managed by FMR Texas,
Inc., an affiliate of FMR. The Cash Fund is an open-end money market
fund available only to investment companies and other accounts managed
by FMR and its affiliates. The Cash Fund seeks preservation of
capital, liquidity, and current income by investing in U.S. Treasury
securities and repurchase agreements for these securities. Income
distributions from the Cash Fund are declared daily and paid monthly
from net interest income. Income distributions received by the fund
are recorded as interest income in the accompanying financial
statements.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. The fund may use futures contracts to manage its
exposure to the stock and bond markets and to fluctuations in interest
rates and currency values. Buying futures tends to increase the fund's
exposure to the underlying instrument, while selling futures tends to
decrease the fund's exposure to the underlying instrument or hedge
other fund investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of
the underlying instruments or if the counterparties do not perform
under the contracts' terms. Gains (losses) are realized upon the
expiration or closing of the futures contracts. Futures contracts are
valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of
trade or exchange on which they are traded.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $278,464,405 and $65,450,849, respectively.
The market value of futures contracts opened and closed during the
period amounted to $42,876,802 and $43,012,172, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
MANAGEMENT FEE - CONTINUED
The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the period. The annual
individual fund fee rate is .20%. In the event that these rates were
lower than the contractual rates in effect during the period, FMR
voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted in the same
or a lower management fee. For the period, the management fee was
equivalent to an annualized rate of .50% of average net assets
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00%*
CLASS C 1.00%*
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 6,421 $ 6,421
CLASS T 254,429 254,429
CLASS B 117,994 29,498
CLASS C 151 0
$ $
378,995 290,348
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
the lesser of the cost of shares at the initial date of purchase or
the net asset value of the redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested
dividends and capital gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 107,155 $ 68,403
CLASS T 316,414 204,276
CLASS B 35,346 0
*
$ $
458,915 272,679
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except for proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS **
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 7,078 .28
CLASS T FIIOC * 106,816 .21
CLASS B FIIOC * 28,152 .24
CLASS C FIIOC * 31 .23
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 19,070 .15
$
161,147
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
**
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $26,598 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each class:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.50% $ 24,773
CLASS B 2.25% 4,277
CLASS C 2.25% 5,635
$
34,685
In addition, the fund has entered into an arrangement with its
custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash
balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses. During the period,
the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $873 under this custodian
arrangement.
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A
CLASS A
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 4,677
CLASS T
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 67,952
CLASS B
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 5,594
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 5,918
$
84,141
A DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF
SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
SHARES DOLLARS
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A, B 1997 A, B
CLASS A 602,316 $ 6,949,595
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 371 4,174
SHARES REDEEMED (43,338) (516,701)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 559,349 $
6,437,068
CLASS T 11,672,407 $ 134,104,051
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,937 65,332
SHARES REDEEMED (965,458) (11,488,641)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 10,712,886 $ 122,680,742
CLASS B 2,511,450 $ 28,415,273
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 485 5,015
SHARES REDEEMED (189,857) (2,180,901)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 2,322,078 $
26,239,387
CLASS C 31,363 $
SHARES SOLD 386,538
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 6,390,332 $ 78,506,275
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 365 4,097
SHARES REDEEMED (464,922) (5,294,349)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 5,925,775 $
73,216,023
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 31,492
CLASS T 79,104
CLASS B 38,326
CLASS C 5,716
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 53,567
$
208,205
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the schedule of investments (except for Moody's and Standard
& Poor's ratings), and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Advisor
Growth & Income Fund (a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I) at November
30, 1997, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net
assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to
as "financial statements") are the responsibility of Fidelity Advisor
Growth & Income Fund management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit of these financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at November
30, 1997 by correspondence with the custodian and the application of
alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased were not
yet received by the custodian, provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.
/s/Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 14, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund voted
to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record
date, the following distributions derived from capital gains realized
from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Class A 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.01 $.18
Class T 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.01 $.18
Class B 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $.17
Class C 12/22/97 12/19/97 $.01 $.18
A total of .02% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is
generally exempt from state income tax.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Richard A. Spillane Jr., Vice President
Beth F. Terrana, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENTS
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
GROWTH & INCOME
FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 6 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 9 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 10 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 22 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 31 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 38 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 39
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 40
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value).
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 LIFE OF
FUND
ADVISOR GROWTH & INCOME - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 25.26%
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 31.11%
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Institutional Class performance in
percentage terms over a set period - in this case, since the fund
started on December 31, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Institutional Class'
return to the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stocks. This benchmark
includes reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and excludes
the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS take Institutional Class' cumulative
return and show you what would have happened if Institutional Class
had performed at a constant rate each year. These numbers will be
reported once the fund is a year old.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
Fidelity Adv Growth & Income - Inst CL S&P 500 Index
$13,111
$12,526
$
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund - Institutional
Class on December 31, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows,
by November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would have grown to
$12,526 - a 25.26% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $13,111 -
a 31.11% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks or
bonds will vary. That means if
you sell your shares during a
market downturn, you might
lose money. But if you can ride
out the market's ups and
downs, you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the
market's long-term annual
average of around 11%. In the first
half of the period, large-cap stocks
were responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25%
in March. The market paused
briefly, but then kept rolling as the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
reached the 8,000-point mark for
the first time ever in August. With
several multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks
came into favor among investors.
During August and September,
the Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing
continued fallout from this
volatility, investors again became
quality-conscious and large-caps
regained their perch through
November.
An interview with Beth Terrana, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor
Growth and Income Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, BETH?
A. From the fund's commencement date - December 31, 1996 - through
November 30, 1997, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned
25.26%. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 31.11%.
Q. PERFORMANCE SEEMS TO HAVE PICKED UP OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS. WHAT
WERE SOME OF THE STRATEGIES THAT BENEFITED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?
A. While the fund trailed the S&P 500 during the period, I've been
satisfied with recent performance. Part of the reason the fund trailed
the index was the "narrowness" of the market. By that I mean much of
the market's gains were concentrated among a narrow group of
large-capitalization stocks. Stock selection - which is where I focus
most of my efforts - within a number of industries was solid, and was
largely responsible for the fund's absolute performance. Foremost, I'd
highlight retail store investments, where both stock selection and an
industry overweighting - more than double that of the S&P 500 - were
material contributors. Over the past six months, retailing stocks have
been the strongest of the S&P 500 industry sectors. Strong retail
store investments included Consolidated Stores - owner of Kay-Bee Toy
stores - and Gap Inc., which operates several leading-edge apparel
chains. The fund also benefited from stock selection within the
finance, health care and technology sectors. Strong performers in
these industries included BankAmerica, drug-maker Bristol-Myers Squibb
and personal computer-maker Compaq Computer.
Q. YOU INCREASED THE FUND'S RETAIL EXPOSURE. WHY WERE THESE STOCKS
ATTRACTIVE?
A. I detected several positive industry trends that provided a
favorable backdrop for the sector. These trends included a reduction
in store overcapacity - which had afflicted the industry for years -
better management focus on the bottom line and new-found attention to
returns on invested capital. While it would be a stretch to say that
all retailers have recently mended their ways, it was clear to me that
there were a number of attractive stocks with the potential for upward
revaluations of their price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples. The story
behind discounter Wal-Mart - the fund's second-largest retail
investment - illustrates my investment thesis. Following the company's
explosive growth during the `80s - which resulted in very strong stock
appreciation - the firm's returns deteriorated and its stock
dramatically underperformed from 1993 through 1996. Recognizing that
it had a problem, Wal-Mart committed itself to a new financial
discipline - emphasizing returns on its capital base - which has since
helped its earnings growth begin to reaccelerate. Based on these
positive developments, the stock's P/E multiple and price recently
began to rise.
Q. TIME WARNER IS A RELATIVELY NEW TOP 10 HOLDING. WHAT MADE THIS
STOCK ATTRACTIVE?
A. Fundamentally, the company has a number of media franchises -
including Warner Brothers, Time Warner Cable, CNN and Time magazine -
with wide global reach. Also, the company has been focusing intently
on improving its financial returns. For example, previously high
levels of capital expenditures - largely related to its cable
television operations - were expected to peak and then decline, a
development that I felt could enhance the company's free cash flow
dynamics. The potential for this to happen - and for Time Warner to
continue expanding and enhancing its franchises worldwide - made this
stock attractive during the period.
Q. WHICH STOCKS PERFORMED WELL? WHICH WERE DISAPPOINTING?
A. Other positions that performed well included General Electric,
diversified industrial Tyco International and IBM. There haven't been
any major setbacks, but several smaller holdings - including
Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Tupperware and Waste Management - detracted
from performance.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS?
A. Given the economic difficulties we saw in Southeast Asia during
October, global economic growth may experience a marginal slowdown. If
there is such a slowdown, stocks with predictable, sustainable
earnings growth likely will outperform economically sensitive
cyclicals and commodities-based firms. Of course, those firms with
significant revenue exposure to the region could be particularly
affected, so I've endeavored to limit the fund's investments in firms
whose earnings are susceptible to a slowdown.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 3.5 3.4
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 2.7 2.2
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2.5 1.6
BANKAMERICA CORP. 2.2 2.2
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 2.2 3.2
CONSOLIDATED STORES CORP. 1.9 1.6
WAL-MART STORES, INC. 1.8 0.5
TIME WARNER, INC. 1.7 0.6
CITICORP 1.6 1.8
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 1.5 1.2
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
FINANCE 18.9 14.0
HEALTH 11.7 13.0
REATAIL & WHOLESALE 11.3 8.7
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 8.7 9.6
NONDURABLES 8.4 9.7
ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.9
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 2.5
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 4, VALUE: 51.6
STOCKS 93.2%
CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES 1.7%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.1%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 5.6%
STOCKS 91.6%
CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES 2.5%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 5.9%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 6.5%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 5.1
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 1.7
ROW: 1, COL: 3, VALUE: 40.0
ROW: 1, COL: 4, VALUE: 53.2
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 91.6%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.3%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.9%
AlliedSignal, Inc. 59,600 $ 2,212,630
Lockheed Martin Corp. 10,100 985,381
Textron, Inc. 25,100 1,484,038
4,682,049
DEFENSE ELECTRONICS - 0.4%
Litton Industries, Inc. (a) 1,100 55,413
Raytheon Co. 14,300 799,906
855,319
TOTAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 5,537,368
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 1.9%
CHEMICALS & PLASTICS - 1.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 8,600 659,513
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 5,200 237,900
Monsanto Co. 26,400 1,153,350
Praxair, Inc. 21,400 940,263
Sealed Air Corp. (a) 17,200 978,250
3,969,276
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 0.1%
Corning, Inc. 6,500 275,844
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.1%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 5,700 296,756
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 4,541,876
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 2.1%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.2%
American Standard Companies, Inc. (a) 1,600 63,400
Masco Corp. 56,100 2,643,713
Sherwin-Williams Co. 8,300 237,069
2,944,182
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - CONTINUED
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.9%
Duke Realty Investors, Inc. 22,500 $ 517,500
Equity Residential Properties Trust (SBI) 15,500 775,000
Public Storage, Inc. 21,600 596,700
Storage USA, Inc. 5,100 199,219
2,088,419
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE 5,032,601
DURABLES - 2.9%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.5%
Eaton Corp. 8,300 783,831
Navistar International Corp. (a) 24,400 536,800
1,320,631
CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.8%
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. 21,100 2,055,931
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - 0.6%
Newell Co. 24,900 1,016,231
Philips Electronics NV 5,600 375,200
1,391,431
TEXTILES & APPAREL - 1.0%
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 28,100 1,412,025
NIKE, Inc. Class B 3,400 165,538
VF Corp. 16,400 757,475
2,335,038
TOTAL DURABLES 7,103,031
ENERGY - 7.7%
ENERGY SERVICES - 0.9%
Halliburton Co. 13,800 744,338
Schlumberger Ltd. 12,500 1,028,906
Weatherford Enterra, Inc. (a) 7,100 319,944
2,093,188
OIL & GAS - 6.8%
Amoco Corp. 13,800 1,242,000
British Petroleum PLC ADR 40,564 3,366,812
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
ENERGY - CONTINUED
OIL & GAS - CONTINUED
Burlington Resources, Inc. 9,100 $ 404,950
Chevron Corp. 9,300 745,744
Exxon Corp. 16,800 1,024,800
Mobil Corp. 17,600 1,266,100
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 43,800 2,307,713
Texaco, Inc. 46,900 2,649,850
Tosco Corp. 18,800 612,175
Total SA sponsored ADR 17,900 940,869
USX-Marathon Group 51,500 1,763,875
Valero Energy Corp. 3,500 109,813
16,434,701
TOTAL ENERGY 18,527,889
FINANCE - 18.9%
BANKS - 10.0%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 54,100 2,907,875
BankBoston Corp. 700 62,388
BankAmerica Corp. 74,400 5,431,200
Chase Manhattan Corp. 17,000 1,846,625
Citicorp 33,100 3,969,931
Comerica, Inc. 17,200 1,465,225
First Union Corp. 1,200 58,500
Mellon Bank Corp. 11,600 657,575
National City Corp. 24,600 1,642,050
NationsBank Corp. 33,900 2,036,119
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. 4,300 130,613
U.S. Bancorp. 25,900 2,785,869
Wells Fargo & Co. 3,700 1,136,825
24,130,795
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.5%
American Express Co. 31,200 2,460,900
Associates First Capital Corp. 10,100 648,925
Household International, Inc. 14,900 1,877,400
Transamerica Corp. 8,800 955,350
5,942,575
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - CONTINUED
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 2.1%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 63,200 $ 2,607,000
Federal National Mortgage Association 48,400 2,556,125
5,163,125
INSURANCE - 3.0%
AFLAC, Inc. 2,700 124,538
Allstate Corp. 28,800 2,473,200
American International Group, Inc. 4,900 493,981
MGIC Investment Corp. 4,100 239,594
PMI Group, Inc. 1,000 65,000
Progressive Corp. 4,700 479,400
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. Class A 30,600 1,216,350
Travelers Group, Inc. (The) 38,450 1,941,725
UNUM Corp. 3,900 185,006
7,218,794
SAVINGS & LOANS - 1.2%
Charter One Financial Corp. 7,030 416,528
Dime Bancorp., Inc. 34,900 846,325
Washington Mutual, Inc. 24,030 1,661,074
2,923,927
SECURITIES INDUSTRY - 0.1%
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover and Co. 6,300 342,169
TOTAL FINANCE 45,721,385
HEALTH - 11.1%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 7.3%
American Home Products Corp. 52,600 3,675,425
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 65,800 6,160,525
Cytyc Corp. (a) 8,100 175,163
Merck & Co., Inc. 17,600 1,664,300
Pfizer, Inc. 25,800 1,876,950
Schering-Plough Corp. 32,700 2,049,881
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 39,400 1,955,225
17,557,469
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 2.8%
Baxter International, Inc. 39,600 2,004,750
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) 1,200 54,225
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - CONTINUED
Cardinal Health, Inc. 10,500 $ 795,375
Johnson & Johnson 34,700 2,183,931
McKesson Corp. 9,500 1,062,813
Medtronic, Inc. 16,800 802,200
6,903,294
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 1.0%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 81,800 2,413,100
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 3,100 98,231
2,511,331
TOTAL HEALTH 26,972,094
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 8.2%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 4.4%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA
sponsored ADR 5,900 146,025
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite SA 9,500 1,190,113
Emerson Electric Co. 14,400 792,000
General Electric Co. 115,000 8,481,250
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 942 28,260
10,637,648
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.8%
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 14,900 816,706
Ingersoll-Rand Co. 20,550 839,981
Stanley Works 20,600 907,688
Tyco International Ltd. 167,008 6,555,064
9,119,439
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.0%
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 2,900 95,881
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 19,852,968
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 6.6%
BROADCASTING - 2.2%
Chancellor Media Corp. (a) 5,500 $ 330,344
Comcast Corp. Class A special 24,600 688,800
TCI Group Class A 10,600 242,806
Time Warner, Inc. 68,600 3,995,950
5,257,900
ENTERTAINMENT - 0.9%
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 4,100 221,656
Disney (Walt) Co. 16,000 1,519,000
Viacom, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) (a) 14,300 500,500
2,241,156
LEISURE DURABLES & TOYS - 0.5%
Mattel, Inc. 28,800 1,153,800
PUBLISHING - 3.0%
Cognizant Corp. 28,100 1,204,788
Harcourt General, Inc. 19,600 1,073,100
McGraw-Hill, Inc. 15,100 1,033,406
Pearson, PLC 42,800 595,909
Scholastic Corp. (a) 1,300 49,644
Times Mirror Co. Class A 21,900 1,300,313
Tribune Co. 14,000 789,250
US WEST Media Group (a) 37,300 990,781
World Color Press, Inc. (a) 6,800 181,900
7,219,091
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 15,871,947
NONDURABLES - 8.4%
FOODS - 2.2%
Campbell Soup Co. 24,700 1,383,200
Dole Food, Inc. 10,700 528,313
General Mills, Inc. 6,500 481,000
Heinz (H.J.) Co. 31,800 1,591,988
Sara Lee Corp. 27,100 1,432,913
5,417,414
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
NONDURABLES - CONTINUED
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 3.6%
Avon Products, Inc. 8,200 $ 474,063
Clorox Co. 9,100 706,388
Gillette Co. 7,000 646,188
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 1,300 62,644
Procter & Gamble Co. 37,200 2,838,825
Unilever:
PLC Ord. 149,400 1,176,840
NV ADR 46,400 2,694,100
8,599,048
TOBACCO - 2.6%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 124,100 5,398,350
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. 26,400 961,950
6,360,300
TOTAL NONDURABLES 20,376,762
PRECIOUS METALS - 0.1%
Getchell Gold Corp. (a) 12,300 322,875
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 11.1%
APPAREL STORES - 1.7%
Gap, Inc. 19,100 1,025,431
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 36,800 2,336,800
TJX Companies, Inc. 23,800 821,100
4,183,331
DRUG STORES - 1.8%
CVS Corp. 47,175 3,131,241
Rite Aid Corp. 5,900 387,925
Walgreen Co. 22,200 714,563
4,233,729
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 6.6%
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. (a) 11,700 604,013
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 96,900 4,711,763
Dayton Hudson Corp. 31,800 2,112,713
Federated Department Stores, Inc. (a) 43,400 1,977,413
Meyer (Fred), Inc. (a) 13,300 450,538
Penney (J.C.) Co., Inc. 17,300 1,111,525
Proffitts, Inc. (a) 14,400 440,100
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 111,700 4,461,019
15,869,084
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - CONTINUED
GROCERY STORES - 0.2%
American Stores Co. 28,600 $ 566,638
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.8%
Home Depot, Inc. 24,200 1,353,688
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 13,200 606,375
1,960,063
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 26,812,845
SERVICES - 2.9%
ADVERTISING - 1.1%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 33,600 2,490,600
Outdoor Systems, Inc. (a) 2,250 69,469
2,560,069
LEASING & RENTAL - 0.4%
Republic Industries, Inc. (a) 6,800 177,225
Ryder Systems, Inc. 19,500 708,094
885,319
PRINTING - 0.4%
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 22,300 786,075
Reynolds & Reynolds Co. Class A 16,200 309,825
1,095,900
SERVICES - 1.0%
Ecolab, Inc. 22,700 1,157,700
Service Corp. International 32,428 1,185,649
2,343,349
TOTAL SERVICES 6,884,637
TECHNOLOGY - 6.1%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 0.1%
Andrew Corp. 7,900 209,350
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 1.6%
Adobe Systems, Inc. 200 8,400
Autodesk, Inc. 9,400 361,313
CUC International, Inc. (a) 13,400 385,250
First Data Corp. 3,100 87,769
Microsoft Corp. (a) 13,400 1,896,100
Oracle Corp. (a) 30,300 1,009,369
Sybase, Inc. (a) 15,600 218,400
3,966,601
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 3.7%
Compaq Computer Corp. 20,050 $ 1,251,872
Diebold, Inc. 17,050 787,497
EMC Corp. (a) 25,200 763,875
International Business Machines Corp. 19,700 2,158,381
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 25,800 2,168,813
Unisys Corp. (a) 4,700 67,269
Xerox Corp. 21,400 1,662,513
8,860,220
ELECTRONICS - 0.7%
Intel Corp. 14,900 1,156,613
Texas Instruments, Inc. 11,400 561,450
1,718,063
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 14,754,234
TRANSPORTATION - 0.2%
RAILROADS - 0.2%
CSX Corp. 8,000 418,500
UTILITIES - 1.1%
ELECTRIC UTILITY - 0.3%
Edison International 26,600 713,213
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 0.8%
AT&T Corp. 300 16,763
Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. (a) 6,500 355,875
Frontier Corp. 9,000 220,500
MCI Communications Corp. 25,100 1,102,831
Telefonos de Mexico SA sponsored ADR
representing Ord. Class L shares 1,500 74,250
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 6,100 195,200
1,965,419
TOTAL UTILITIES 2,678,632
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $210,692,118) 221,409,644
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.2%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.2%
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 0.2%
Vornado Realty Trust $3.25 Series A 6,400 $ 428,400
DURABLES - 0.1%
AUTOS, TIRES, & ACCESSORIES - 0.1%
Republic Industries, Inc. $1.55 10,400 278,850
ENERGY - 0.3%
OIL & GAS - 0.3%
Tosco Financing Trust $2.875 TOPRS (c) 3,200 190,000
Tosco Financing Trust $2.875 8,600 511,700
TOTAL ENERGY 701,700
HEALTH - 0.6%
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 0.6%
McKesson Financing Trust $2.50 TOPRS (c) 3,600 284,400
McKesson Financing Trust $2.50 14,400 1,137,600
TOTAL HEALTH 1,422,000
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $2,626,086) 2,830,950
CORPORATE BONDS - 1.3%
MOODY'S RATINGS PRINCIPAL
(UNAUDITED) AMOUNT
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 1.3%
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 0.5%
POLLUTION CONTROL - 0.5%
USA Waste Services, Inc. 4%, 2/1/02 Ba2 $ 776,000 797,340
United Waste Systems, Inc. 4 1/2%, 6/1/01 B1 239,000 296,360
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1,093,700
CORPORATE BONDS - CONTINUED
MOODY'S RATINGS PRINCIPAL VALUE (NOTE 1)
(UNAUDITED) AMOUNT
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - CONTINUED
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 0.2%
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 0.1%
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
5%, 10/1/03 Baa3 $ 121,000 $ 170,459
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 0.1%
Home Depot, Inc. 3 1/4%, 10/1/01 A1 307,000 402,938
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 573,397
TECHNOLOGY - 0.6%
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 0.5%
EMC Corp. 3 1/4%, 3/15/02 Ba3 357,000 528,360
Unisys Corp. 8 1/4%, 3/15/06 B3 300,000 672,750
1,201,110
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.1%
Thermo Electron Corp. 4 1/8%, 1/1/03 (c) Ba2 270,000 301,725
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 1,502,835
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $3,232,631) 3,169,932
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 5.9%
SHARES
Taxable Central Cash Fund (b)
(Cost $14,339,684) 14,339,684 14,339,684
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $230,890,519) $ 241,750,210
SECURITY TYPE ABBREVIATIONS
TOPRS - Trust Originated Preferred Securities
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
2. At period end, the seven-day yield on the Taxable Central Cash Fund
was 5.69%. The yield refers to the income earned by investing in the
fund over the seven-day period, expressed as an annual percentage.
3. Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt
from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the
period end, the value of these securities amounted to $776,125 or 0.3%
of net assets.
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $231,007,340. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $10,742,870, of which $16,333,375 related to appreciated
investment securities and $5,590,505 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $81,222 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (COST $230,890,519) - $ 241,750,210
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 12,200
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 1,870,757
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 1,502,589
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 311,820
INTEREST RECEIVABLE 99,570
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
TOTAL ASSETS 245,559,883
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 1,571,327
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 75,548
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 88,670
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 77,456
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 175,379
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,988,380
NET ASSETS $ 243,571,503
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 228,959,759
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME 78,935
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 3,673,143
INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 10,859,666
AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
NET ASSETS $ 243,571,503
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $12.47
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($6,977,163 (DIVIDED BY) 559,349 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $12.47) $13.23
CLASS T: $12.46
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($133,467,560 (DIVIDED BY) 10,712,886 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $12.46) $12.91
CLASS B: $12.41
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($28,825,292 (DIVIDED BY) 2,322,078 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $12.45
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE
PER SHARE ($390,583 (DIVIDED BY) 31,363 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $12.47
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($73,910,905 (DIVIDED BY) 5,925,775 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER-SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 1,081,043
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 344,866
TOTAL INCOME 1,425,909
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 385,672
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 161,147
DISTRIBUTION FEES 378,995
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 67,333
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 215
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 46,777
REGISTRATION FEES 208,205
AUDIT 27,338
LEGAL 653
SHAREHOLDER REPORTS 21,653
MISCELLANEOUS 383
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 1,298,371
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (35,558) 1,262,813
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 163,096
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 3,537,569
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS 185
FUTURES CONTRACTS 135,370 3,673,124
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
INVESTMENT SECURITIES 10,859,691
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES (25) 10,859,666
NET GAIN (LOSS) 14,532,790
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 14,695,886
FROM OPERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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DECEMBER 31, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT
OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ 163,096
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 3,673,124
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 10,859,666
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 14,695,886
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (84,141)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 228,959,758
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 243,571,503
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD -
END OF PERIOD (INCLUDING UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME OF $78,935) $ 243,571,503
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 G
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .04
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.50
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.03)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.47
TOTAL RETURN B, C 25.04%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 6,977
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.50% A, E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .34% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .03
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.48
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.02)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.46
TOTAL RETURN B, C 24.83%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 133,468
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.59% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .24% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 G
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.46
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.42
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.01)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.41
TOTAL RETURN B, C 24.22%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 28,825
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.25% A, E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.42)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
G FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 F
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 12.22
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .23
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .23
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.45
TOTAL RETURN B, C 1.88%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 391
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.24% A, D
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .19% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE E $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
E A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
F FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 E
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .07
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.45
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.52
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME (.05)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.47
TOTAL RETURN B, C 25.26%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 73,911
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.19% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .64% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 82% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE F $ .0345
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIOD SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
F A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund(the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities (including restricted
securities) for which exchange quotations are not readily available
(and in certain cases debt securities which trade on an exchange) are
valued primarily using dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair
value as determined in good faith under consistently applied
procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less
for which quotations are not readily available are valued at amortized
cost or original cost plus accrued interest, both of which approximate
current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts and foreign currency options, disposition of
foreign currencies, and the difference between the amount of net
investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually
received. The effects of changes in
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. By so
qualifying, the fund will not be subject to income taxes to the extent
that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its
fiscal year. The schedule of investments includes information
regarding income taxes under the caption "Income Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying each
class and shares of each class for distribution under federal and
state securities law. These expenses are borne by each class and
amortized over one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences may result in distribution
reclassifications.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will
reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining
at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
TAXABLE CENTRAL CASH FUND. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by
the Securities and Exchange Commission(the SEC), the fund may invest
in the Taxable Central Cash Fund (the Cash Fund) managed by FMR Texas,
Inc., an affiliate of FMR. The Cash Fund is an open-end money market
fund available only to investment companies and other accounts managed
by FMR and its affiliates. The Cash Fund seeks preservation of
capital, liquidity, and current income by investing in U.S. Treasury
securities and repurchase agreements for these securities. Income
distributions from the Cash Fund are declared daily and paid monthly
from net interest income. Income distributions received by the fund
are recorded as interest income in the accompanying financial
statements.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. The fund may use futures contracts to manage its
exposure to the stock and bond markets and to fluctuations in interest
rates and currency values. Buying futures tends to increase the fund's
exposure to the underlying instrument, while selling futures tends to
decrease the fund's exposure to the underlying instrument or hedge
other fund investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of
the underlying instruments or if the counterparties do not perform
under the contracts' terms. Gains (losses) are realized upon the
expiration or closing of the futures contracts. Futures contracts are
valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of
trade or exchange on which they are traded.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $278,464,405 and $65,450,849, respectively.
The market value of futures contracts opened and closed during the
period amounted to $42,876,802 and $43,012,172, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
MANAGEMENT FEE - CONTINUED
The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the period. The annual
individual fund fee rate is .20%. In the event that these rates were
lower than the contractual rates in effect during the period, FMR
voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted in the same
or a lower management fee. For the period, the management fee was
equivalent to an annualized rate of .50% of average net assets
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00%*
CLASS C 1.00%*
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 6,421 $ 6,421
CLASS T 254,429 254,429
CLASS B 117,994 29,498
CLASS C 151 0
$ $
378,995 290,348
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share
redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. Contingent deferred
sales charges are based on declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% for
Class B and 1% for Class C, of
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
the lesser of the cost of shares at the initial date of purchase or
the net asset value of the redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested
dividends and capital gains.
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 107,155 $ 68,403
CLASS T 316,414 204,276
CLASS B 35,346 0
*
$ $
458,915 272,679
* WHEN CLASS B SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS COMMISSIONS FROM
ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except for proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS **
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 7,078 .28
CLASS T FIIOC * 106,816 .21
CLASS B FIIOC * 28,152 .24
CLASS C FIIOC * 31 .23
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 19,070 .15
$
161,147
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
**
ACCOUNTING FEES. Fidelity Service Company, Inc., an affiliate of FMR,
maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level
of average net assets for the month plus out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $26,598 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each class:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.50% $ 24,773
CLASS B 2.25% 4,277
CLASS C 2.25% 5,635
$
34,685
In addition, the fund has entered into an arrangement with its
custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash
balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses. During the period,
the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $873 under this custodian
arrangement.
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A
CLASS A
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 4,677
CLASS T
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 67,952
CLASS B
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 5,594
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME 5,918
$
84,141
A DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF
SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
SHARES DOLLARS
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 A, B 1997 A, B
CLASS A 602,316 $ 6,949,595
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 371 4,174
SHARES REDEEMED (43,338) (516,701)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 559,349 $
6,437,068
CLASS T 11,672,407 $ 134,104,051
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,937 65,332
SHARES REDEEMED (965,458) (11,488,641)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 10,712,886 $ 122,680,742
CLASS B 2,511,450 $ 28,415,273
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 485 5,015
SHARES REDEEMED (189,857) (2,180,901)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 2,322,078 $
26,239,387
CLASS C 31,363 $
SHARES SOLD 386,538
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 6,390,332 $ 78,506,275
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 365 4,097
SHARES REDEEMED (464,922) (5,294,349)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 5,925,775 $
73,216,023
A SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS ARE FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 31, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
B SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 31,492
CLASS T 79,104
CLASS B 38,326
CLASS C 5,716
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 53,567
$
208,205
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the schedule of investments (except for Moody's and Standard
& Poor's ratings), and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Advisor
Growth & Income Fund (a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I) at November
30, 1997, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net
assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to
as "financial statements") are the responsibility of Fidelity Advisor
Growth & Income Fund management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit of these financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at November
30, 1997 by correspondence with the custodian and the application of
alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased were not
yet received by the custodian, provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.
/s/Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 14, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund voted
to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record
date, the following distributions derived from capital gains realized
from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Institutional Class 12/22/97 12/19/97 $0.02 $0.18
A total of .02% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is
generally exempt from state income tax.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Richard A. Spillane Jr., Vice President
Beth F. Terrana, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
The Chase Manhattan Bank
New York, NY
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital
Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
LARGE CAP
FUND - CLASS A, CLASS T, CLASS B AND CLASS C
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 12 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 15 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 16 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 23 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 32 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 40 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 41
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 42
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR LARGE CAP FUND - CLASS A
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class A shares took place on September
3, 1996. Class A shares bear a 0.25% 12b-1 fee that is reflected in
returns after September 3, 1996. Returns prior to September 3, 1996
are those of Class T and reflect Class T's 0.50% 12b-1 fee. Effective
August 1, 1997, the maximum 5.25% sales charge on Class A shares was
increased to 5.75%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class
expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS A 18.82% 40.57%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS A 11.99% 32.49%
(INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 54.53%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class A's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class A's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized,
unmanaged index of common stocks. To measure how Class A's performance
stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the growth funds
average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds with similar
objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one
year average represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These
benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and
exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS A 18.82% 21.11%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS A 11.99% 17.14%
(INCL. MAX. 5.75% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 27.74%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class A's cumulative return and show you
what
would have happened if Class A had performed at a constant rate each
year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
Fidelity Adv Large Cap - CL A S&P 500
$15,453
$13,249
$
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class A on February 20,
1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 5.75% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $13,249 - a 32.49% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did
over the same period. With dividends and capital gains, if any,
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $15,453 -
a 54.53% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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ADVISOR LARGE CAP FUND - CLASS T
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
life of fund total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS T 18.89% 40.53%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS T 14.73% 35.61%
(INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 54.53%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class T's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class T's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized,
unmanaged index of common stocks. To measure how Class T's performance
stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the growth funds
average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds with similar
objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one
year average represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These
benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and
exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS T 18.89% 21.09%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS T 14.73% 18.69%
(INCL. MAX. 3.50% SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 27.74%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class T's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class T
had performed at a constant rate each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
Fidelity Adv Large Cap - CL T S&P 500
$15,453
$13,561
$
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class T on February 20,
1996, when the fund started, and the current maximum 3.50% sales
charge was paid. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997, the value
of the investment would have grown to $13,561 - a 35.61% increase on
the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the S&P 500 did
over the same period. With dividends and capital gains, if any,
reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to $15,453 -
a 54.53% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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ADVISOR LARGE CAP FUND - CLASS B
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). Effective January 2, 1997, Class B's contingent deferred sales
charge is based on a declining scale from 5% to 1% on Class B shares
redeemed within six years of purchase. This scale is revised from the
previous scale of 4% to 1% on shares redeemed within five years of
purchase. Class B's contingent deferred sales charge included in the
past one year and the life of fund total return figures are 5% and 4%,
respectively. If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses,
the life of fund total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS B 18.18% 39.10%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS B 13.18% 35.10%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 54.53%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class B's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class B's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized,
unmanaged index of common stocks. To measure how Class B's performance
stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the growth funds
average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds with similar
objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one
year average represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These
benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and
exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS B 18.18% 20.40%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS B 13.18% 18.44%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 27.74%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class B's cumulative return and show you
what
would have happened if Class B had performed at a constant rate each
year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
Fidelity Adv Large Cap - CL B S&P 500
$15,453
$13,510
$
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class B on February 20,
1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment, including the effect of the applicable
contingent deferred sales charge, would have been $13,510 - a 35.10%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends and capital gains, if
any, reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to
$15,453 - a 54.53% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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ADVISOR LARGE CAP FUND - CLASS C
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). The initial offering of Class C shares took place on November
3, 1997. Class C shares bear a 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee.
Returns between February 20, 1996 and November 3, 1997 are those of
Class B, and reflect Class B's 1.00% 12b-1/shareholder service fee.
Class C's contingent deferred sales charge included in the past one
year total return figure is 1.00%. If Fidelity had not reimbursed
certain class expenses, the total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS C 18.18% 39.10%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS C 17.18% 39.10%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 54.53%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Class C's performance in percentage
terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since the fund
started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had invested $1,000
in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the value of your
investment would be $1,050. You can compare Class C's returns to the
performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized,
unmanaged index of common stocks. To measure how Class C's performance
stacked up against its peers, you can compare it to the growth funds
average, which reflects the performance of mutual funds with similar
objectives tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one
year average represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These
benchmarks include reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and
exclude the effect of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS C 18.18% 20.40%
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - CLASS C 17.18% 20.40%
(INCL. CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE)
S&P 500 28.51% 27.74%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Class C's cumulative return and show you
what would have happened if Class C had
performed at a constant rate each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
Fidelity Adv Large Cap - CL C S&P 500
$15,453
$13,910
$
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class C on February 20,
1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by November 30, 1997,
the value of the investment, would have been $13,910 - a 39.10%
increase on the initial investment. For comparison, look at how the
S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends and capital gains, if
any, reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would have grown to
$15,453 - a 54.53% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the market's
long-term annual average of
around 11%. In the first half of the
period, large-cap stocks were
responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25% in
March. The market paused briefly,
but then kept rolling as the Dow
Jones Industrial Average reached
the 8,000-point mark for the first
time ever in August. With several
multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks came
into favor among investors.
During August and September, the
Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing continued
fallout from this volatility, investors
again became quality-conscious
and large-caps regained their
perch through November.
An interview with Thomas Sprague, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Large Cap Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, TOM?
A. For the 12 months that ended November 30, 1997, the fund's Class A,
Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned 18.82%, 18.89%, 18.18%
and 18.18%, respectively. The growth funds average, as tracked by
Lipper Analytical Services, returned 22.00% in that time, while the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 28.51%.
Q. WHAT CAUSED THE FUND TO PERFORM AS IT DID?
A. Shifting market tides played a big role. Through much of the first
half of the period, the stock market was dominated by the largest 25
or 30 stocks in the S&P 500. When the market is that narrow, even
funds with a large-cap bias such as Advisor Large Cap can have
difficulty competing against the S&P. During the second half, though,
this trend was reversed. Several big companies announced earnings
shortfalls and smaller stocks began to outperform. This "broadening"
helped the fund versus the index, but not against its growth fund
peers, many of which have a small- to medium-cap bias.
Q. WERE THERE ANY OTHER FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED PERFORMANCE?
A. Energy and retail stocks played big roles. Within the energy group,
companies that provide equipment and services to help exploration
companies search for oil and gas enjoyed a nice run. Energy companies
such as Exxon, Mobil and Texaco increased their exploration activity,
and demand for drilling equipment and services continued to be very
high. The fund's positions in Schlumberger, Halliburton and Dresser
benefited as a result. Within the retail sector - which accounted for
around 7% of the fund at the end of the period - several supermarket
and pharmacy chains benefited from cost-cutting programs.
Q. DID YOU FOLLOW ANY PARTICULAR THEMES DURING THE PERIOD?
A. One interesting area revolved around the much-discussed "year 2000"
issue. Most computer programs that have been written in the past 20 or
30 years have two entry fields for the year instead of four. For
instance, most computer systems read "97" as being 1997. When the year
2000 arrives, these computers will read "00" as being 1900, which has
the potential to cause significant problems. The fund's position in
Comdisco - one of its top 10 holdings at the close of the period - was
a play on this. Part of Comdisco's business is disaster recovery: If a
company's computer network shuts down due to unforeseen circumstances,
Comdisco's reserve systems can help get that company up and running
again quickly. These same reserve computer systems are a logical
choice as a testing ground for updated year-2000 compliant software.
Companies that have these capabilities could benefit from additional
demand in 1998 and 1999. Several other fund holdings - including
AccuStaff and Analysts International which provide software
programming services - could also benefit.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR TAKE ON THE PROBLEMS IN ASIAN MARKETS AND HOW WAS THE
FUND AFFECTED?
A. I think the crisis in Southeast Asia reflects a serious,
fundamental change that will affect financial markets everywhere.
We've already seen business slowdowns from U.S. companies that have
exposure to that region. Within the fund, semiconductor-related stocks
were hit the hardest. The typical high-tech company generates 10% to
20% of its sales in Southeast Asia, and since that region's economic
growth has now been stunted, these companies may see sales growth
suffer. I'm worried that this weakness could spread to other countries
such as China and Japan, and other industries such as financial
services and energy. Some of the fund's holdings, however -
particularly those that have manufacturing operations in Southeast
Asia - may benefit from an expense point of view more than they'll
suffer from a sales point of view. Overall, though, I'd characterize
the market events of late October as being much more of a negative
than a positive.
Q. CAN YOU GRADE THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME OF THE FUND'S INDIVIDUAL
STOCKS?
A. Comdisco was a strong performer, as was health care stock Bergen
Brunswig, which is in the process of being purchased by Cardinal
Health. On the negative side, not owning more of the expensive
pharmaceutical stocks such as Lilly and Pfizer hurt performance.
Additionally, the fund's position in Vencor - a supplier to the
nursing home industry - suffered from tightening industry regulations.
The fund no longer owns this stock.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. I'm concerned that the comfortable economic situation we've had for
the past few years may be over. Third-quarter corporate earnings
trailed off some, and the international volatility we've seen may
linger for a while. Consumer nondurable industries - such as food and
health care - may be attractive in the next few months because demand
appears relatively stable and exposure tends to be limited to the U.S.
and Europe.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
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INVESTMENT CHANGES
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TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 3.5 2.2
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 3.2 1.5
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2.4 1.2
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 2.1 1.8
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 1.8 1.6
ADAPTEC, INC. 1.8 1.6
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. 1.7 1.1
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 1.7 1.3
COMDISCO, INC. 1.4 0.6
PITNEY BOWES, INC. 1.4 1.1
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 22.5 18.9
HEALTH 14.6 13.6
FINANCE 12.2 11.9
NONDURABLES 10.4 7.5
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 7.5 7.0
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ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 93.8
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 6.2
STOCKS 93.7%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 6.3%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 3.4%
STOCKS 93.8%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 6.2%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 4.8%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 93.7
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 6.3
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 93.8%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.5%
AlliedSignal, Inc. 9,780 $ 363,083
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 6,100 179,188
Lockheed Martin Corp. 3,670 358,054
Sundstrand Corp. 4,600 236,038
1,136,363
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.1%
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.3%
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 28,740 973,568
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.8%
Fort James Corp. 14,000 547,750
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 1,521,318
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.1%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.1%
Sherwin-Williams Co. 3,520 100,540
DURABLES - 0.8%
HOME FURNISHINGS - 0.8%
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 13,800 593,400
ENERGY - 5.9%
ENERGY SERVICES - 2.9%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 13,800 515,775
Halliburton Co. 14,300 771,306
Noble Drilling Corp. (a) 12,200 366,763
Schlumberger Ltd. 5,460 449,426
2,103,270
OIL & GAS - 3.0%
British Petroleum PLC ADR 6,019 499,577
Coastal Corp. (The) 7,200 421,650
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 5,520 290,835
Texaco, Inc. 10,700 604,550
Total SA sponsored ADR 2,500 131,406
Valero Energy Corp. 8,300 260,413
2,208,431
TOTAL ENERGY 4,311,701
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - 12.2%
BANKS - 3.1%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 14,480 $ 778,300
BankAmerica Corp. 5,200 379,600
Citicorp 2,500 299,844
NationsBank Corp. 13,360 802,435
2,260,179
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.4%
American Express Co. 8,630 680,691
Associates First Capital Corp. 2,900 186,325
Fleet Financial Group, Inc. 5,800 383,163
Household International, Inc. 4,230 532,980
1,783,159
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 2.0%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 4,540 187,275
Federal National Mortgage Association 23,470 1,239,509
1,426,784
INSURANCE - 4.3%
Allstate Corp. 9,780 839,858
AMBAC, Inc. 16,100 646,013
CIGNA Corp. 2,600 434,850
MBIA, Inc. 11,260 707,973
UNUM Corp. 11,580 549,326
3,178,020
SAVINGS & LOANS - 0.4%
Washington Mutual, Inc. 4,000 276,500
TOTAL FINANCE 8,924,642
HEALTH - 14.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 8.5%
American Home Products Corp. 22,320 1,559,610
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 18,680 1,748,915
Lilly (Eli) & Co. 4,600 290,088
Merck & Co., Inc. 5,170 488,888
Pfizer, Inc. 8,900 647,475
Schering-Plough Corp. 13,160 824,968
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 14,360 712,615
6,272,559
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 3.7%
Abbott Laboratories 6,400 $ 416,000
Baxter International, Inc. 3,640 184,275
Bergen Brunswig Corp. Class A 8,650 371,409
Cardinal Health, Inc. 4,700 356,025
Johnson & Johnson 14,640 921,405
Medtronic, Inc. 2,400 114,600
Omnicare, Inc. 11,600 334,950
2,698,664
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.4%
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 21,600 567,000
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 23,793 582,916
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 19,200 608,400
1,758,316
TOTAL HEALTH 10,729,539
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 7.5%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 2.7%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite
SA sponsored ADR 39,000 965,250
General Electric Co. 13,400 988,250
1,953,500
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.5%
Case Corp. 7,500 465,000
Caterpillar, Inc. 5,400 258,863
Ingersoll-Rand Co. 7,310 298,796
Stanley Works 5,000 220,313
Tyco International Ltd. 34,360 1,348,630
2,591,602
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.3%
Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. 8,700 310,481
Ogden Corp. 7,700 205,013
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 5,625 174,727
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 8,700 287,644
977,865
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 5,522,967
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 4.5%
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.4%
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 9,140 $ 494,131
Disney (Walt) Co. 1,200 113,925
MGM Grand, Inc. (a) 10,300 402,988
1,011,044
LODGING & GAMING - 1.8%
HFS, Inc. (a) 5,740 393,908
Marriott International, Inc. 9,610 696,124
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 9,700 230,375
1,320,407
PUBLISHING - 0.5%
Cognizant Corp. 8,000 343,000
RESTAURANTS - 0.8%
Rainforest Cafe, Inc. (a) 13,300 478,800
Wendy's International, Inc. 5,300 111,300
590,100
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 3,264,551
NONDURABLES - 10.4%
BEVERAGES - 1.4%
PepsiCo, Inc. 26,980 994,888
FOODS - 2.6%
ConAgra, Inc. 10,580 380,219
Hershey Foods Corp. 8,200 503,275
Quaker Oats Co. 700 37,100
Ralston Purina Co. 5,480 509,640
Sara Lee Corp. 8,600 454,725
1,884,959
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.9%
Avon Products, Inc. 5,700 329,531
Clorox Co. 4,800 372,600
Gillette Co. 2,100 193,856
Procter & Gamble Co. 16,620 1,268,302
2,164,289
TOBACCO - 3.5%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 59,280 2,578,680
TOTAL NONDURABLES 7,622,816
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 7.0%
APPAREL STORES - 0.8%
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 5,300 $ 336,550
TJX Companies, Inc. 7,400 255,300
591,850
DRUG STORES - 1.3%
Rite Aid Corp. 14,110 927,733
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 1.5%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 7,450 362,256
Penney (J.C.) Co., Inc. 2,800 179,900
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 14,400 575,100
1,117,256
GROCERY STORES - 1.3%
American Stores Co. 13,800 273,413
Safeway, Inc. (a) 11,100 674,325
947,738
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 2.1%
Circuit City Stores, Inc. - Circuit City Group 15,030 493,172
Home Depot, Inc. 5,800 324,438
Toys "R" Us, Inc. (a) 20,940 714,578
1,532,188
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 5,116,765
SERVICES - 2.3%
ADVERTISING - 0.7%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 7,170 531,476
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - 0.3%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a) 4,700 200,338
SERVICES - 1.3%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 26,500 783,406
Computer Horizons Corp. (a) 5,800 191,400
974,806
TOTAL SERVICES 1,706,620
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - 22.5%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 1.1%
Advanced Fibre Communication, Inc. (a) 300 $ 7,763
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 18,000 403,875
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) 4,850 418,313
829,951
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 6.2%
Analysts International Corp. 5,100 242,888
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 5,430 305,438
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 3,900 253,013
CUC International, Inc. (a) 34,311 986,427
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) 12,800 323,200
Compuware Corp. (a) 6,000 209,625
Electronic Data Systems Corp. 1,800 68,400
Equifax, Inc. 13,990 477,409
Keane, Inc. (a) 2,000 63,375
Microsoft Corp. (a) 6,700 948,050
Oracle Corp. (a) 7,250 241,516
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (a) 17,400 450,225
4,569,566
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 10.0%
Adaptec, Inc. (a) 26,100 1,291,950
Comdisco, Inc. 35,950 1,051,538
Compaq Computer Corp. 3,500 218,531
Comverse Technology, Inc. (a) 6,000 202,125
EMC Corp. (a) 14,000 424,375
Fore Systems, Inc. (a) 40,100 694,231
International Business Machines Corp. 21,440 2,349,020
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 11,860 996,981
Unisys Corp. (a) 9,300 133,106
7,361,857
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.6%
Applied Materials, Inc. (a) 7,900 260,700
KLA-Tencor Corp. (a) 3,900 151,125
411,825
ELECTRONICS - 4.6%
Altera Corp. (a) 10,700 500,894
Analog Devices, Inc. (a) 19,200 602,400
Intel Corp. 4,500 349,313
Linear Technology Corp. 9,900 637,313
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - CONTINUED
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (a) 6,880 $ 475,580
Sanmina Corp. (a) 4,500 306,000
Texas Instruments, Inc. 3,200 157,600
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. (a) 6,900 308,775
3,337,875
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 16,511,074
TRANSPORTATION - 0.7%
RAILROADS - 0.7%
CSX Corp. 9,900 517,894
UTILITIES - 1.7%
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 1.7%
SBC Communications, Inc. 5,940 432,506
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 25,160 805,120
1,237,626
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $58,322,453) 68,817,816
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 6.2%
MATURITY
AMOUNT
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97
(Cost $4,516,000) $ 4,518,145 4,516,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $62,838,453) $ 73,333,816
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $62,975,027. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $10,358,789, of which $11,495,503 related to appreciated
investment securities and $1,136,714 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $688,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 73,333,816
AGREEMENTS OF $4,516,000) (COST $62,838,453) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 398
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 426,263
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 78,796
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 74,070
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
TOTAL ASSETS 73,926,080
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 1,090,413
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 87,186
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 29,840
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 35,185
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 74,136
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,316,760
NET ASSETS $ 72,609,320
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 57,263,895
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 4,850,062
INVESTMENTS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 10,495,363
NET ASSETS $ 72,609,320
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $13.96
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($2,329,872 (DIVIDED BY) 166,951 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $13.96) $14.81
CLASS T: $13.98
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($42,752,752 (DIVIDED BY) 3,057,240 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $13.98) $14.49
CLASS B: $13.85
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($20,925,967 (DIVIDED BY) 1,510,634 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $13.98
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($40,658 (DIVIDED BY) 2,908 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $14.05
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($6,560,071 (DIVIDED BY) 466,983 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 671,121
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 190,455
TOTAL INCOME 861,576
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 364,913
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 133,531
DISTRIBUTION FEES 343,330
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 60,755
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 239
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 26,562
REGISTRATION FEES 81,460
AUDIT 28,148
LEGAL 1,391
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 25,700
MISCELLANEOUS 1,035
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 1,067,064
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (41,192) 1,025,872
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (164,296)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 5,078,595
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON 5,508,711
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
NET GAIN (LOSS) 10,587,306
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 10,423,010
FROM OPERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 20, 1996
NOVEMBER 30, (COMMENCEMENT
1997 OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30,
1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (164,296) $ (18,281)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 5,078,595 218,046
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 5,508,711 4,986,652
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 10,423,010 5,186,417
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM NET REALIZED GAINS (257,587) -
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 16,942,203 40,315,277
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 27,107,626 45,501,694
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 45,501,694 -
END OF PERIOD $ 72,609,320 $ 45,501,694
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.83 $ 10.21
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04) -
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.25 1.62
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.21 1.62
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.08) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.96 $ 11.83
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.82% 15.87%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 2,330 $ 503
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.75% F 1.75% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.72% E 1.75% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.34)% .11% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.82 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.02) (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.24 1.83
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.22 1.82
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.06) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.98 $ 11.82
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.89% 18.20%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 42,753 $ 26,133
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.62% 2.00% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.60% E 2.00% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.18)% (.14)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.77 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.09) (.05)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.22 1.82
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.13 1.77
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.05) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.85 $ 11.77
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.18% 17.70%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 20,926 $ 9,721
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.16% 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.14% E 2.50% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% (.64)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 13.97
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .02
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .01
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.98
TOTAL RETURN B, C .07%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 41
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.35% A,
E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.62)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412
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A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.86 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .04 I .03
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.24 1.83
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.28 1.86
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.09) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.05 $ 11.86
TOTAL RETURN B, C 19.39% 18.60%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 6,560 $ 9,144
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.15% 1.50% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.12% F 1.48% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .32% .38% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
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A ANNUALIZED
B TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
C THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
I DURING THE PERIOD, A SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTION CAUSED AN
UNUSUALLY HIGH LEVEL OF INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund(the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts , disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the
U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in
foreign currency
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net
realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of
its taxable income for its fiscal year. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class C and shares of Class C for distribution under federal and state
securities law. These expenses are borne by Class C and amortized over
one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for net operating losses and losses deferred due to wash
sales. The fund also utilized earnings and profits distributed to
shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid
deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments may
include temporary book and tax basis differences that will reverse in
a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal
year end is distributed in the following year.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $70,438,248 and $53,486,844, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 3,619 $ 3,619
CLASS T 179,058 179,058
CLASS B 160,639 40,162
CLASS C 14 0
$ 343,330 $ 222,839
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase (five years prior
to January 2, 1997) and Class C share redemptions occurring within one
year of purchase. Contingent deferred sales charges are based on
declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% (4% to 1% prior to January 2,
1997) for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of
shares at the initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the
redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 39,475 $ 26,819
CLASS T 83,276 55,077
CLASS B 27,546 0 *
CLASS C 0 0 *
$ 150,297 $ 81,896
* WHEN CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS
COMMISSIONS FROM ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 4,023 .28
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 80,467 .22
CLASS B FIIOC * 37,868 .24
CLASS C FIIOC * 3 .21 ***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 11,170 .15
$ 133,531
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN
TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR
WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. FSC maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee
is based on the level of average net assets for the month plus
out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $10,202 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 20,042
CLASS C 2.50% 5,611
$ 25,653
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $14,941 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $400
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS $ 198
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
CLASS A
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 4,398 $ -
CLASS T
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 136,999 $ -
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 44,789 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 71,401 $ -
TOTAL $ 257,587 $ -
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
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SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 C 1996 A, B 1997 C 1996 A, B
CLASS A 144,247 42,933 $ 1,813,901 $ 469,990
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 376 - 4,335 -
SHARES REDEEMED (20,146) (459) (270,682) (4,991)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 124,477 42,474 $ 1,547,554 $ 464,999
CLASS T 2,250,430 2,758,551 $ 28,156,275 $ 28,830,863
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 10,908 - 125,919 -
SHARES REDEEMED (1,414,476) (548,173) (17,788,491) (5,771,968)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 846,862 2,210,378 $ 10,493,703 $ 23,058,895
CLASS B 866,616 859,428 $ 10,723,501 $ 9,066,601
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 3,711 - 42,621 -
SHARES REDEEMED (185,536) (33,585) (2,357,800) (354,172)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 684,791 825,843 $ 8,408,322 $ 8,712,429
CLASS C 2,908 - $ 40,619 $ -
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 333,043 774,817 $ 4,361,777 $ 8,117,325
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,997 - 69,380 -
SHARES REDEEMED (643,222) (3,652) (7,979,152) (38,371)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (304,182) 771,165 $ (3,547,995) $ 8,078,954
</TABLE>
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS T, CLASS B, AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS ARE
FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 25,695
CLASS T 22,513
CLASS B 15,051
CLASS C 5,610
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 12,591
$ 81,460
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund,
including the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30,
1997, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30,
1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 (commencement of operations)
to November 30, 1996 and the financial highlights of Class A, Class T,
Class B, Class C and Institutional Class for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the fund's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial
highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor
Large Cap Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its operations
for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year
ended November 30, 1997 and for the period February 20, 1996
(commencement of operations) to November 30, 1996 and the financial
highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund voted to pay
to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date,
the following distributions derived from capital gains realized from
sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Class A 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $0.81
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $0.02
Class T 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $0.80
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $0.02
Class B 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $0.74
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $0.02
Class C 12/22/97 12/19/97 - $0.80
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $0.02
A total of 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate
shareholders of Class A, Class T, and Class B.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from the limitation.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 2,664,253.773 84.157
AGAINST 191,743.261 6.056
ABSTAIN 309,831.839 9.787
TOTAL 3,165,828.873 100.000
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail P. Johnson, Vice President
Thomas M. Sprague, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann *
William O. McCoy *
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BOARD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Boston, MA
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
(2_FIDELITY_LOGOS)FIDELITY ADVISOR
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)
LARGE CAP
FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 3 NED JOHNSON ON INVESTING STRATEGIES.
PERFORMANCE 4 HOW THE FUND HAS DONE OVER TIME.
FUND TALK 6 THE MANAGER'S REVIEW OF FUND
PERFORMANCE, STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK.
INVESTMENT CHANGES 9 A SUMMARY OF MAJOR SHIFTS IN THE FUND'S
INVESTMENTS OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
INVESTMENTS 10 A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
WITH THEIR MARKET VALUES.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 17 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
OPERATIONS, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS,
AS WELL AS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS.
NOTES 26 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT 34 THE AUDITORS' OPINION.
ACCOUNTANTS
DISTRIBUTIONS 35
PROXY VOTING RESULTS 36
THIS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
SUBMITTED FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND. THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS
IN THE FUND UNLESS PRECEDED OR ACCOMPANIED BY AN EFFECTIVE PROSPECTUS.
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.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION IS A BANK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY FIDELITY ADVISOR FUND, INCLUDING CHARGES
AND EXPENSES, CONTACT YOUR
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS. READ IT CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INVEST OR SEND MONEY.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
(photo_of_Edward_C_Johnson_3d)
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
Although financial turmoil in Pacific Basin countries was a catalyst
for significant volatility in U.S. markets in late October and into
November, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen more than 31%
year-to-date, almost three times its historical annual average.
Meanwhile, bond markets - primarily influenced by a relatively steady
flow of positive news on the inflation front - continued to post solid
returns through the first 11 months of 1997.
While it's impossible to predict the future direction of the markets
with any degree of certainty, there are certain basic principles that
can help investors plan for their future needs.
First, investors are encouraged to take a long-term view of their
portfolios. If you can afford to leave your money invested through the
inevitable up and down cycles of the financial markets, you will
greatly reduce your vulnerability to any single decline. We know from
experience, for example, that stock prices have gone up over longer
periods of time, have significantly outperformed other types of
investments and have stayed ahead of inflation.
Second, you can further manage your investing risk through
diversification. A stock mutual fund, for instance, is already
diversified, because it invests in many different companies. You can
increase your diversification further by investing in a number of
different stock funds, or in such other investment categories as
bonds. If you have a short investment time horizon, you might want to
consider moving some of your investment into a money market fund,
which seeks income and a stable share price by investing in
high-quality, short-term investments. Of course, it's important to
remember that there is no assurance that a money market fund will
achieve its goal of maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00 per
share, and that these types of funds are neither insured nor
guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. government.
Finally, no matter what your time horizon or portfolio diversity, it
makes good sense to follow a regular investment plan, investing a
certain amount of money in a fund at the same time each month or
quarter and periodically reviewing your overall portfolio. By doing
so, you won't get caught up in the excitement of a rapidly rising
market, nor will you buy all your shares at market highs. While this
strategy - known as dollar cost averaging - won't assure a profit or
protect you from a loss in a declining market, it should help you
lower the average cost of your purchases.
Remember to contact your investment professional if you need help with
your investments.
Best regards,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
ADVISOR LARGE CAP FUND - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
PERFORMANCE: THE BOTTOM LINE
There are several ways to evaluate historical performance. You can
look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual
percentage change or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment.
Total return reflects the change in the value of an investment,
assuming reinvestment of the class' dividend income and capital gains
(the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in
value). If Fidelity had not reimbursed certain class expenses, the
life of fund total returns would have been lower.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - 19.39% 41.60%
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
S&P 500(REGISTERED TRADEMARK) 28.51% 54.53%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS show Institutional Class' performance in
percentage terms over a set period - in this case, one year or since
the fund started on February 20, 1996. For example, if you had
invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5% return over the past year, the
value of your investment would be $1,050. You can compare the
Institutional Class' returns to the performance of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index - a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common
stocks. To measure how Institutional Class' performance stacked up
against its peers, you can compare it to the growth funds average,
which reflects the performance of mutual funds with similar objectives
tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. The past one year average
represents a peer group of 791 mutual funds. These benchmarks include
reinvested dividends and capital gains, if any, and exclude the effect
of sales charges.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997 PAST 1 LIFE OF
YEAR FUND
ADVISOR LARGE CAP - 19.39% 21.61%
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
S&P 500 28.51% 27.74%
GROWTH FUNDS AVERAGE 22.00% N/A
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS take Institutional Class' cumulative return and
show you what would have happened
if Institutional Class had performed at a constant rate each year.
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND
$10,000 OVER LIFE OF FUND: Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was
invested in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Institutional Class on
February 20, 1996, when the fund started. As the chart shows, by
November 30, 1997, the value of the investment would have grown to
$14,160 - a 41.60% increase on the initial investment. For comparison,
look at how the S&P 500 did over the same period. With dividends and
capital gains, if any, reinvested, the same $10,000 investment would
have grown to $15,453 - a 54.53% increase.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
How a fund did yesterday is
no guarantee of how it will do
tomorrow. The stock market,
for example, has a history of
long-term growth and
short-term volatility. In turn, the
share price and return of a
fund that invests in stocks will
vary. That means if you sell
your shares during a market
downturn, you might lose
money. But if you can ride out
the market's ups and downs,
you may have a gain.
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FUND TALK: THE MANAGER'S OVERVIEW
MARKET RECAP
The 12 months that ended
November 30, 1997, was a period
that truly tested the U.S. stock
market's resolve. But despite
frequent shifts in sentiment, an
interest-rate hike and global
volatility concerns, U.S. stocks still
managed to perform well. The
Standard & Poor's 500 Index - a
broad gauge of the U.S. stock
market - returned 28.51% during
the period, well above the market's
long-term annual average of
around 11%. In the first half of the
period, large-cap stocks were
responsible for much of the
market's gain, as investors were
drawn to stocks with recognizable
names and consistent
earnings-growth track records.
Consequently, stock prices soared
and enthusiasm was high. The
Federal Reserve Board - in an
attempt to halt inflation before it
appeared - raised a key
short-term interest rate by 0.25% in
March. The market paused briefly,
but then kept rolling as the Dow
Jones Industrial Average reached
the 8,000-point mark for the first
time ever in August. With several
multinational companies
announcing earnings shortfalls in
mid-August, small-cap stocks came
into favor among investors.
During August and September, the
Russell 2000 Index - which
measures small-cap stock
performance - was up 9.78%
while the S&P was down 0.43%.
Volatility in Asian markets in late
October sent skittish investors
running for cover. The Dow slid
554 points in one day, then
snapped back the next, reclaiming
330-plus points. Sensing continued
fallout from this volatility, investors
again became quality-conscious
and large-caps regained their
perch through November.
An interview with Thomas Sprague, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity
Advisor Large Cap Fund
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM, TOM?
A. For the 12 months that ended November 30, 1997, the fund's
Institutional Class shares returned 19.39%. The growth funds average,
as tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, returned 22.00% in that
time, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 28.51%.
Q. WHAT CAUSED THE FUND TO PERFORM AS IT DID?
A. Shifting market tides played a big role. Through much of the first
half of the period, the stock market was dominated by the largest 25
or 30 stocks in the S&P 500. When the market is that narrow, even
funds with a large-cap bias such as Advisor Large Cap can have
difficulty competing against the S&P. During the second half, though,
this trend was reversed. Several big companies announced earnings
shortfalls and smaller stocks began to outperform. This "broadening"
helped the fund versus the index, but not against its growth fund
peers, many of which have a small- to medium-cap bias.
Q. WERE THERE ANY OTHER FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED PERFORMANCE?
A. Energy and retail stocks played big roles. Within the energy group,
companies that provide equipment and services to help exploration
companies search for oil and gas enjoyed a nice run. Energy companies
such as Exxon, Mobil and Texaco increased their exploration activity,
and demand for drilling equipment and services continued to be very
high. The fund's positions in Schlumberger, Halliburton and Dresser
benefited as a result. Within the retail sector - which accounted for
around 7% of the fund at the end of the period - several supermarket
and pharmacy chains benefited from cost-cutting programs.
Q. DID YOU FOLLOW ANY PARTICULAR THEMES DURING THE PERIOD?
A. One interesting area revolved around the much-discussed "year 2000"
issue. Most computer programs that have been written in the past 20 or
30 years have two entry fields for the year instead of four. For
instance, most computer systems read "97" as being 1997. When the year
2000 arrives, these computers will read "00" as being 1900, which has
the potential to cause significant problems. The fund's position in
Comdisco - one of its top 10 holdings at the close of the period - was
a play on this. Part of Comdisco's business is disaster recovery: If a
company's computer network shuts down due to unforeseen circumstances,
Comdisco's reserve systems can help get that company up and running
again quickly. These same reserve computer systems are a logical
choice as a testing ground for updated year-2000 compliant software.
Companies that have these capabilities could benefit from additional
demand in 1998 and 1999. Several other fund holdings - including
AccuStaff and Analysts International which provide software
programming services - could also benefit.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR TAKE ON THE PROBLEMS IN ASIAN MARKETS AND HOW WAS THE
FUND AFFECTED?
A. I think the crisis in Southeast Asia reflects a serious,
fundamental change that will affect financial markets everywhere.
We've already seen business slowdowns from U.S. companies that have
exposure to that region. Within the fund, semiconductor-related stocks
were hit the hardest. The typical high-tech company generates 10% to
20% of its sales in Southeast Asia, and since that region's economic
growth has now been stunted, these companies may see sales growth
suffer. I'm worried that this weakness could spread to other countries
such as China and Japan, and other industries such as financial
services and energy. Some of the fund's holdings, however -
particularly those that have manufacturing operations in Southeast
Asia - may benefit from an expense point of view more than they'll
suffer from a sales point of view. Overall, though, I'd characterize
the market events of late October as being much more of a negative
than a positive.
Q. CAN YOU GRADE THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME OF THE FUND'S INDIVIDUAL
STOCKS?
A. Comdisco was a strong performer, as was health care stock Bergen
Brunswig, which is in the process of being purchased by Cardinal
Health. On the negative side, not owning more of the expensive
pharmaceutical stocks such as Lilly and Pfizer hurt performance.
Additionally, the fund's position in Vencor - a supplier to the
nursing home industry - suffered from tightening industry regulations.
The fund no longer owns this stock.
Q. WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK?
A. I'm concerned that the comfortable economic situation we've had for
the past few years may be over. Third-quarter corporate earnings
trailed off some, and the international volatility we've seen may
linger for a while. Consumer nondurable industries - such as food and
health care - may be attractive in the next few months because demand
appears relatively stable and exposure tends to be limited to the U.S.
and Europe.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS REPORT REFLECT THOSE OF THE PORTFOLIO
MANAGER ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD OF THE REPORT AS STATED ON
THE COVER. THE MANAGER'S VIEWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BASED
ON MARKET AND OTHER CONDITIONS.
JENNIFER UHRIG ON ASIAN STOCK
MARKET TURBULENCE AND U.S.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
"The turbulence we saw in the
financial markets in Southeast
Asia during the second half of 1997
- - and its immediate impact on
the earnings of some U.S.
corporations - demonstrate the
link between economies around
the world. In particular, the Asian
crisis has created a lot of
uncertainty for U.S. technology
companies. Southeast Asia has
been a very high growth area for
personal computers and related
electronic products. Slower
economic growth in this corner of
the world may hurt demand in the
future. On the other hand, many
U.S. technology companies buy
components and even finished
goods in the Far East. Weaker
currencies make products
manufactured in these countries
cheaper to build and lower the cost
of goods for U.S. companies. This
may enable U.S. companies to
lower prices and stimulate
demand for their products outside
of the Far East. Another positive is
that Asian competitors may have
less access to capital in the future
and may not be able to find funding
to increase capacity. Supply
increases in the Far East have been
a perennial problem for U.S. tech
companies - especially
semiconductor manufacturers -
because additional supply puts
pressure on prices. To the extent
that less Asian capacity is added
in the future, this could be a
positive for U.S. companies in the
longer-term."
FUND FACTS
GOAL: to achieve capital
appreciation by investing
primarily in common and
preferred stock and securities
convertible into common stock
of companies with
above-average growth
characteristics
START DATE:
November 22, 1983
SIZE: as of
November 30, 1997, more
than $5.3 billion
MANAGER: Jennifer Uhrig,
since January 1997; joined
Fidelity in 1987
(checkmark)
INVESTMENT CHANGES
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TOP TEN STOCKS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE STOCKS
6 MONTHS AGO
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, INC. 3.5 2.2
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 3.2 1.5
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2.4 1.2
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORP. 2.1 1.8
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 1.8 1.6
ADAPTEC, INC. 1.8 1.6
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. 1.7 1.1
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 1.7 1.3
COMDISCO, INC. 1.4 0.6
PITNEY BOWES, INC. 1.4 1.1
TOP FIVE MARKET SECTORS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
% OF FUND'S % OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS IN THESE MARKET SECTORS
6 MONTHS AGO
TECHNOLOGY 22.5 18.9
HEALTH 14.6 13.6
FINANCE 12.2 11.9
NONDURABLES 10.4 7.5
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 7.5 7.0
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ASSET ALLOCATION (% OF FUND'S INVESTMENTS)
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 * AS OF MAY 31, 1997 **
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 93.8
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 6.2
STOCKS 93.7%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 6.3%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 3.4%
STOCKS 93.8%
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS 6.2%
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS 4.8%
ROW: 1, COL: 1, VALUE: 93.7
ROW: 1, COL: 2, VALUE: 6.3
*
**
INVESTMENTS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
COMMON STOCKS - 93.8%
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.5%
AlliedSignal, Inc. 9,780 $ 363,083
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (a) 6,100 179,188
Lockheed Martin Corp. 3,670 358,054
Sundstrand Corp. 4,600 236,038
1,136,363
BASIC INDUSTRIES - 2.1%
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS - 1.3%
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) 28,740 973,568
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS - 0.8%
Fort James Corp. 14,000 547,750
TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES 1,521,318
CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE - 0.1%
BUILDING MATERIALS - 0.1%
Sherwin-Williams Co. 3,520 100,540
DURABLES - 0.8%
HOME FURNISHINGS - 0.8%
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 13,800 593,400
ENERGY - 5.9%
ENERGY SERVICES - 2.9%
Dresser Industries, Inc. 13,800 515,775
Halliburton Co. 14,300 771,306
Noble Drilling Corp. (a) 12,200 366,763
Schlumberger Ltd. 5,460 449,426
2,103,270
OIL & GAS - 3.0%
British Petroleum PLC ADR 6,019 499,577
Coastal Corp. (The) 7,200 421,650
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 5,520 290,835
Texaco, Inc. 10,700 604,550
Total SA sponsored ADR 2,500 131,406
Valero Energy Corp. 8,300 260,413
2,208,431
TOTAL ENERGY 4,311,701
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
FINANCE - 12.2%
BANKS - 3.1%
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 14,480 $ 778,300
BankAmerica Corp. 5,200 379,600
Citicorp 2,500 299,844
NationsBank Corp. 13,360 802,435
2,260,179
CREDIT & OTHER FINANCE - 2.4%
American Express Co. 8,630 680,691
Associates First Capital Corp. 2,900 186,325
Fleet Financial Group, Inc. 5,800 383,163
Household International, Inc. 4,230 532,980
1,783,159
FEDERAL SPONSORED CREDIT - 2.0%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 4,540 187,275
Federal National Mortgage Association 23,470 1,239,509
1,426,784
INSURANCE - 4.3%
Allstate Corp. 9,780 839,858
AMBAC, Inc. 16,100 646,013
CIGNA Corp. 2,600 434,850
MBIA, Inc. 11,260 707,973
UNUM Corp. 11,580 549,326
3,178,020
SAVINGS & LOANS - 0.4%
Washington Mutual, Inc. 4,000 276,500
TOTAL FINANCE 8,924,642
HEALTH - 14.6%
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS - 8.5%
American Home Products Corp. 22,320 1,559,610
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 18,680 1,748,915
Lilly (Eli) & Co. 4,600 290,088
Merck & Co., Inc. 5,170 488,888
Pfizer, Inc. 8,900 647,475
Schering-Plough Corp. 13,160 824,968
SmithKline Beecham PLC ADR 14,360 712,615
6,272,559
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
HEALTH - CONTINUED
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 3.7%
Abbott Laboratories 6,400 $ 416,000
Baxter International, Inc. 3,640 184,275
Bergen Brunswig Corp. Class A 8,650 371,409
Cardinal Health, Inc. 4,700 356,025
Johnson & Johnson 14,640 921,405
Medtronic, Inc. 2,400 114,600
Omnicare, Inc. 11,600 334,950
2,698,664
MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 2.4%
HEALTHSOUTH Corp. (a) 21,600 567,000
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A (a) 23,793 582,916
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 19,200 608,400
1,758,316
TOTAL HEALTH 10,729,539
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 7.5%
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 2.7%
Alcatel Alsthom Compagnie Generale d'Electricite
SA sponsored ADR 39,000 965,250
General Electric Co. 13,400 988,250
1,953,500
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT - 3.5%
Case Corp. 7,500 465,000
Caterpillar, Inc. 5,400 258,863
Ingersoll-Rand Co. 7,310 298,796
Stanley Works 5,000 220,313
Tyco International Ltd. 34,360 1,348,630
2,591,602
POLLUTION CONTROL - 1.3%
Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. 8,700 310,481
Ogden Corp. 7,700 205,013
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. (a) 5,625 174,727
USA Waste Services, Inc. (a) 8,700 287,644
977,865
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 5,522,967
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
MEDIA & LEISURE - 4.5%
ENTERTAINMENT - 1.4%
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Class A 9,140 $ 494,131
Disney (Walt) Co. 1,200 113,925
MGM Grand, Inc. (a) 10,300 402,988
1,011,044
LODGING & GAMING - 1.8%
HFS, Inc. (a) 5,740 393,908
Marriott International, Inc. 9,610 696,124
Mirage Resorts, Inc. (a) 9,700 230,375
1,320,407
PUBLISHING - 0.5%
Cognizant Corp. 8,000 343,000
RESTAURANTS - 0.8%
Rainforest Cafe, Inc. (a) 13,300 478,800
Wendy's International, Inc. 5,300 111,300
590,100
TOTAL MEDIA & LEISURE 3,264,551
NONDURABLES - 10.4%
BEVERAGES - 1.4%
PepsiCo, Inc. 26,980 994,888
FOODS - 2.6%
ConAgra, Inc. 10,580 380,219
Hershey Foods Corp. 8,200 503,275
Quaker Oats Co. 700 37,100
Ralston Purina Co. 5,480 509,640
Sara Lee Corp. 8,600 454,725
1,884,959
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.9%
Avon Products, Inc. 5,700 329,531
Clorox Co. 4,800 372,600
Gillette Co. 2,100 193,856
Procter & Gamble Co. 16,620 1,268,302
2,164,289
TOBACCO - 3.5%
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 59,280 2,578,680
TOTAL NONDURABLES 7,622,816
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
RETAIL & WHOLESALE - 7.0%
APPAREL STORES - 0.8%
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (a) 5,300 $ 336,550
TJX Companies, Inc. 7,400 255,300
591,850
DRUG STORES - 1.3%
Rite Aid Corp. 14,110 927,733
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 1.5%
Consolidated Stores Corp. (a) 7,450 362,256
Penney (J.C.) Co., Inc. 2,800 179,900
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 14,400 575,100
1,117,256
GROCERY STORES - 1.3%
American Stores Co. 13,800 273,413
Safeway, Inc. (a) 11,100 674,325
947,738
RETAIL & WHOLESALE, MISCELLANEOUS - 2.1%
Circuit City Stores, Inc. - Circuit City Group 15,030 493,172
Home Depot, Inc. 5,800 324,438
Toys "R" Us, Inc. (a) 20,940 714,578
1,532,188
TOTAL RETAIL & WHOLESALE 5,116,765
SERVICES - 2.3%
ADVERTISING - 0.7%
Omnicom Group, Inc. 7,170 531,476
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - 0.3%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a) 4,700 200,338
SERVICES - 1.3%
AccuStaff, Inc. (a) 26,500 783,406
Computer Horizons Corp. (a) 5,800 191,400
974,806
TOTAL SERVICES 1,706,620
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - 22.5%
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - 1.1%
Advanced Fibre Communication, Inc. (a) 300 $ 7,763
Aspect Telecommunications Corp. (a) 18,000 403,875
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) 4,850 418,313
829,951
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOFTWARE - 6.2%
Analysts International Corp. 5,100 242,888
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 5,430 305,438
BMC Software, Inc. (a) 3,900 253,013
CUC International, Inc. (a) 34,311 986,427
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) 12,800 323,200
Compuware Corp. (a) 6,000 209,625
Electronic Data Systems Corp. 1,800 68,400
Equifax, Inc. 13,990 477,409
Keane, Inc. (a) 2,000 63,375
Microsoft Corp. (a) 6,700 948,050
Oracle Corp. (a) 7,250 241,516
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. (a) 17,400 450,225
4,569,566
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT - 10.0%
Adaptec, Inc. (a) 26,100 1,291,950
Comdisco, Inc. 35,950 1,051,538
Compaq Computer Corp. 3,500 218,531
Comverse Technology, Inc. (a) 6,000 202,125
EMC Corp. (a) 14,000 424,375
Fore Systems, Inc. (a) 40,100 694,231
International Business Machines Corp. 21,440 2,349,020
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 11,860 996,981
Unisys Corp. (a) 9,300 133,106
7,361,857
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS - 0.6%
Applied Materials, Inc. (a) 7,900 260,700
KLA-Tencor Corp. (a) 3,900 151,125
411,825
ELECTRONICS - 4.6%
Altera Corp. (a) 10,700 500,894
Analog Devices, Inc. (a) 19,200 602,400
Intel Corp. 4,500 349,313
Linear Technology Corp. 9,900 637,313
COMMON STOCKS - CONTINUED
SHARES VALUE (NOTE 1)
TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS - CONTINUED
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (a) 6,880 $ 475,580
Sanmina Corp. (a) 4,500 306,000
Texas Instruments, Inc. 3,200 157,600
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. (a) 6,900 308,775
3,337,875
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 16,511,074
TRANSPORTATION - 0.7%
RAILROADS - 0.7%
CSX Corp. 9,900 517,894
UTILITIES - 1.7%
TELEPHONE SERVICES - 1.7%
SBC Communications, Inc. 5,940 432,506
WorldCom, Inc. (a) 25,160 805,120
1,237,626
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $58,322,453) 68,817,816
CASH EQUIVALENTS - 6.2%
MATURITY
AMOUNT
Investments in repurchase agreements
(U.S. Treasury obligations), in a joint
trading account at 5.70%, dated
11/28/97 due 12/1/97
(Cost $4,516,000) $ 4,518,145 4,516,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100%
(Cost $62,838,453) $ 73,333,816
LEGEND
1. Non-income producing
INCOME TAX INFORMATION
At November 30, 1997, the aggregate cost of investment securities for
income tax purposes was $62,975,027. Net unrealized appreciation
aggregated $10,358,789, of which $11,495,503 related to appreciated
investment securities and $1,136,714 related to depreciated investment
securities.
The fund hereby designates approximately $688,000 as a capital gain
dividend for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
ASSETS
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES, AT VALUE (INCLUDING REPURCHASE $ 73,333,816
AGREEMENTS OF $4,516,000) (COST $62,838,453) -
SEE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE
CASH 398
RECEIVABLE FOR INVESTMENTS SOLD 426,263
RECEIVABLE FOR FUND SHARES SOLD 78,796
DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 74,070
PREPAID EXPENSES 12,737
TOTAL ASSETS 73,926,080
LIABILITIES
PAYABLE FOR INVESTMENTS PURCHASED $ 1,090,413
PAYABLE FOR FUND SHARES REDEEMED 87,186
ACCRUED MANAGEMENT FEE 29,840
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAYABLE 35,185
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 74,136
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,316,760
NET ASSETS $ 72,609,320
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
PAID IN CAPITAL $ 57,263,895
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON 4,850,062
INVESTMENTS
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS 10,495,363
NET ASSETS $ 72,609,320
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - CONTINUED
AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1997
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE $13.96
CLASS A:
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($2,329,872 (DIVIDED BY) 166,951 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/94.25 OF $13.96) $14.81
CLASS T: $13.98
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
($42,752,752 (DIVIDED BY) 3,057,240 SHARES)
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100/96.50 OF $13.98) $14.49
CLASS B: $13.85
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($20,925,967 (DIVIDED BY) 1,510,634 SHARES) A
CLASS C: $13.98
NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
($40,658 (DIVIDED BY) 2,908 SHARES) A
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS: $14.05
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE
PER SHARE ($6,560,071 (DIVIDED BY) 466,983 SHARES)
A REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE IS EQUAL TO NET ASSET VALUE LESS ANY
APPLICABLE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME $ 671,121
DIVIDENDS
INTEREST 190,455
TOTAL INCOME 861,576
EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT FEE $ 364,913
TRANSFER AGENT FEES 133,531
DISTRIBUTION FEES 343,330
ACCOUNTING FEES AND EXPENSES 60,755
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION 239
CUSTODIAN FEES AND EXPENSES 26,562
REGISTRATION FEES 81,460
AUDIT 28,148
LEGAL 1,391
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS 25,700
MISCELLANEOUS 1,035
TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS 1,067,064
EXPENSE REDUCTIONS (41,192) 1,025,872
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (164,296)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 5,078,595
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON 5,508,711
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
NET GAIN (LOSS) 10,587,306
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING $ 10,423,010
FROM OPERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 20, 1996
NOVEMBER 30, (COMMENCEMENT
1997 OF OPERATIONS) TO
NOVEMBER 30,
1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
OPERATIONS $ (164,296) $ (18,281)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 5,078,595 218,046
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) 5,508,711 4,986,652
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING 10,423,010 5,186,417
FROM OPERATIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM NET REALIZED GAINS (257,587) -
SHARE TRANSACTIONS - NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 16,942,203 40,315,277
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 27,107,626 45,501,694
NET ASSETS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 45,501,694 -
END OF PERIOD $ 72,609,320 $ 45,501,694
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS A
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.83 $ 10.21
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.04) -
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.25 1.62
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.21 1.62
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.08) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.96 $ 11.83
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.82% 15.87%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 2,330 $ 503
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.75% F 1.75% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.72% E 1.75% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.34)% .11% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS A
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS T
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.82 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.02) (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.24 1.83
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.22 1.82
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.06) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.98 $ 11.82
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.89% 18.20%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 42,753 $ 26,133
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.62% 2.00% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.60% E 2.00% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.18)% (.14)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ONE TIME SALES CHARGE AND FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS T
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS B
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.77 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.09) (.05)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.22 1.82
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.13 1.77
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.05) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.85 $ 11.77
TOTAL RETURN B, C 18.18% 17.70%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 20,926 $ 9,721
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.16% 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.14% E 2.50% A
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.73)% (.64)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS B
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CLASS C
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
1997 H
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 13.97
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) D (.01)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) .02
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS .01
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 13.98
TOTAL RETURN B, C .07%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 41
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 2.50% A,
F
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 2.35% A,
E
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (.62)% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93%
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
C TOTAL RETURNS DO NOT INCLUDE THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AND FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF CLASS C
SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 H
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
SELECTED PER-SHARE DATA
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.86 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME D .04 I .03
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 2.24 1.83
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 2.28 1.86
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN (.09) -
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 14.05 $ 11.86
TOTAL RETURN B, C 19.39% 18.60%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000 OMITTED) $ 6,560 $ 9,144
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS 1.15% 1.50% A,
E
RATIO OF EXPENSES TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AFTER EXPENSE REDUCTIONS 1.12% F 1.48% A,
F
RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS .32% .38% A
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER 93% 59% A
AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE G $ .0412 $ .0306
</TABLE>
A ANNUALIZED
B TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE NOT ANNUALIZED.
C THE TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD CERTAIN EXPENSES NOT
BEEN REDUCED DURING THE PERIODS SHOWN (SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE CLASS' EXPENSE RATIO WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
F FMR OR THE FUND HAS ENTERED INTO VARYING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD
PARTIES WHO EITHER PAID OR REDUCED A PORTION OF THE CLASS' EXPENSES
(SEE NOTE 5 OF NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS).
G A FUND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ITS AVERAGE COMMISSION RATE PER SHARE
FOR SECURITY TRADES ON WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE CHARGED. THIS AMOUNT MAY
VARY FROM PERIOD TO PERIOD AND FUND TO FUND DEPENDING ON THE MIX OF
TRADES EXECUTED IN VARIOUS MARKETS WHERE TRADING PRACTICES AND
COMMISSION RATE STRUCTURES MAY DIFFER.
H FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
I DURING THE PERIOD, A SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTION CAUSED AN
UNUSUALLY HIGH LEVEL OF INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the period ended November 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund(the fund) is a fund of Fidelity
Advisor Series I (the trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares. The trust is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management
investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The fund offers Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional
Class shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting
privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution plan. The fund commenced sale of Class C shares on
November 3, 1997. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital
gains and losses, the common expenses of the fund, and certain
fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata
basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to
the total net assets of the fund. Each class of shares differs in its
respective distribution, transfer agent, registration, and certain
other class-specific fees, expenses, and expense reductions.
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which permit management to
make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial
statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the fund:
SECURITY VALUATION. Securities for which exchange quotations are
readily available are valued at the last sale price, or if no sale
price, at the closing bid price. Securities for which exchange
quotations are not readily available (and in certain cases debt
securities which trade on an exchange) are valued primarily using
dealer-supplied valuations or at their fair value as determined in
good faith under consistently applied procedures under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are
not readily available are valued at amortized cost or original cost
plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S.
dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange at period end. Income
receipts and expense payments are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at
the contractual currency exchange rates established at the time of
each trade.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign
currency contracts , disposition of foreign currencies, and the
difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the
U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in
foreign currency
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - CONTINUED
exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net
realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
INCOME TAXES. As a qualified regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the fund is not subject to
income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of
its taxable income for its fiscal year. The schedule of investments
includes information regarding income taxes under the caption "Income
Tax Information."
INVESTMENT INCOME. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the
ex-dividend date may have passed, are recorded as soon as the fund is
informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in
dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the
securities received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Investment
income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of
such taxes is uncertain.
EXPENSES. Most expenses of the trust can be directly attributed to a
fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned
between the funds in the trust.
PREPAID EXPENSES. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) bears
all organizational expenses except for registering and qualifying
Class C and shares of Class C for distribution under federal and state
securities law. These expenses are borne by Class C and amortized over
one year.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are
declared separately for each class.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences, which may result in
distribution reclassifications, are primarily due to differing
treatments for net operating losses and losses deferred due to wash
sales. The fund also utilized earnings and profits distributed to
shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid
deduction for income tax purposes.
Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder
distributions will result in reclassifications to paid in capital.
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments may
include temporary book and tax basis differences that will reverse in
a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal
year end is distributed in the following year.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS. Security transactions are accounted for as of
trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the
basis of identified cost.
2. OPERATING POLICIES.
FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. The fund generally uses foreign currency
contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated
securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign
currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts'
terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency contracts is
determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of each trade. The cost of the foreign currency contracts is
included in the cost basis of the associated investment.
JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with other
affiliated entities of FMR, may transfer uninvested cash balances into
one or more joint trading accounts. These balances are invested in one
or more repurchase agreements for U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
obligations.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The underlying U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency
securities are transferred to an account of the fund, or to the Joint
Trading Account, at a bank custodian. The securities are
marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal to the
principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued
interest). FMR, the fund's investment adviser, is responsible for
determining that the value of the underlying securities remains in
accordance with the market value requirements stated above.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities,
aggregated $70,438,248 and $53,486,844, respectively.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
MANAGEMENT FEE. As the fund's investment adviser, FMR receives a
monthly fee that is calculated on the basis of a group fee rate plus a
fixed individual fund fee rate applied to the average net assets of
the fund. The group fee rate is the weighted average of a series of
rates and is based on the monthly average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. The rates ranged from .2500% to .5200% for the
period. The annual individual fund fee rate is .30%. In the event that
these rates were lower than the contractual rates in effect during the
period, FMR voluntarily implemented the above rates, as they resulted
in the same or a lower management fee. For the period, the management
fee was equivalent to an annual rate of .60% of average net assets.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the
1940 Act, the Trustees have adopted separate distribution plans with
respect to each class of shares (collectively referred to as "the
Plans"). Under certain of the Plans, the class pays Fidelity
Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a distribution
and service fee. This fee is based on the following annual rates of
the average net assets of each applicable class:
CLASS A .25%
CLASS T .50%
CLASS B 1.00% *
CLASS C 1.00% *
* .75% REPRESENTS A DISTRIBUTION FEE AND .25% REPRESENTS A SHAREHOLDER
SERVICE FEE.
For the period, each class paid FDC the following amounts, a portion
of which was paid to securities dealers, banks and other financial
institutions for the distribution of each class' applicable shares,
and providing shareholder support services:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 3,619 $ 3,619
CLASS T 179,058 179,058
CLASS B 160,639 40,162
CLASS C 14 0
$ 343,330 $ 222,839
Under the Plans, FMR or FDC may use its resources to pay
administrative and promotional expenses related to the sale of each
class' shares. The Plans also authorize payments to third parties that
assist in the sale of each class' shares or render shareholder support
services.
SALES LOAD. FDC receives a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for
selling Class A shares (5.25% prior to August 1, 1997), and 3.50% for
selling Class T shares of the fund, respectively. FDC receives the
proceeds of contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class B share
redemptions occurring within six years of purchase (five years prior
to January 2, 1997) and Class C share redemptions occurring within one
year of purchase. Contingent deferred sales charges are based on
declining rates ranging from 5% to 1% (4% to 1% prior to January 2,
1997) for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the lesser of the cost of
shares at the initial date of purchase or the net asset value of the
redeemed shares, excluding any reinvested dividends and capital gains.
4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES - CONTINUED
SALES LOAD - CONTINUED
For the period, FDC received the following sales charge amounts
related to each class, a portion of which is paid to securities
dealers, banks, and other financial institutions:
PAID TO DEALERS'
FDC PORTION
CLASS A $ 39,475 $ 26,819
CLASS T 83,276 55,077
CLASS B 27,546 0 *
CLASS C 0 0 *
$ 150,297 $ 81,896
* WHEN CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ARE INITIALLY SOLD, FDC PAYS
COMMISSIONS FROM ITS OWN RESOURCES TO DEALERS
THROUGH WHICH THE SALES ARE MADE.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. Each class of the fund has entered into a
separate transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing
agent (collectively referred to as the Transfer Agents) contract with
respect to its shares. The Transfer Agents receive account fees and
asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of
account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the fund.
FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of all shareholder
reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the following
amounts were paid to each transfer agent:
TRANSFER AMOUNT % OF
AGENT AVERAGE
NET ASSETS
CLASS A FIIOC * $ 4,023 .28
CLASS T ** FIIOC * 80,467 .22
CLASS B FIIOC * 37,868 .24
CLASS C FIIOC * 3 .21 ***
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS FIIOC * 11,170 .15
$ 133,531
* FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. (FIIOC)
AN AFFILIATE OF FMR.
** PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1997 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY WAS
THE TRANSFER AGENT FOR THE FUND'S CLASS T SHARES. STATE STREET,
HOWEVER, HAD DELEGATED CERTAIN
TRANSFER, DIVIDEND DISBURSING, AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES TO FIIOC FOR
WHICH FIIOC RECEIVED ITS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF ALL SUCH FEES.
*** ANNUALIZED
ACCOUNTING FEES. FSC maintains the fund's accounting records. The fee
is based on the level of average net assets for the month plus
out-of-pocket expenses.
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. The fund placed a portion of its portfolio
transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of FMR. The
commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $10,202 for the
period.
5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse operating expenses (excluding
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses)
above the following annual rates or range of annual rates of average
net assets for each of the following classes:
FMR REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE
LIMITATIONS
CLASS A 1.75% $ 20,042
CLASS C 2.50% 5,611
$ 25,653
FMR has also directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who paid a
portion of the fund's expenses. For the period, the fund's expenses
were reduced by $14,941 under this arrangement.
In addition, the fund has entered into arrangements with its custodian
and each class' transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of
uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of expenses.
During the period, the fund's custodian fees were reduced by $400
under the custodian arrangement, and each applicable class' expenses
were reduced as follows under the transfer agent arrangements:
TRANSFER
AGENT
INTEREST CREDITS
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS $ 198
6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
CLASS A
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 4,398 $ -
CLASS T
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 136,999 $ -
CLASS B
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 44,789 $ -
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FROM NET REALIZED GAIN $ 71,401 $ -
TOTAL $ 257,587 $ -
7. SHARE TRANSACTIONS.
Share transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SHARES DOLLARS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 C 1996 A, B 1997 C 1996 A, B
CLASS A 144,247 42,933 $ 1,813,901 $ 469,990
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 376 - 4,335 -
SHARES REDEEMED (20,146) (459) (270,682) (4,991)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 124,477 42,474 $ 1,547,554 $ 464,999
CLASS T 2,250,430 2,758,551 $ 28,156,275 $ 28,830,863
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 10,908 - 125,919 -
SHARES REDEEMED (1,414,476) (548,173) (17,788,491) (5,771,968)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 846,862 2,210,378 $ 10,493,703 $ 23,058,895
CLASS B 866,616 859,428 $ 10,723,501 $ 9,066,601
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 3,711 - 42,621 -
SHARES REDEEMED (185,536) (33,585) (2,357,800) (354,172)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 684,791 825,843 $ 8,408,322 $ 8,712,429
CLASS C 2,908 - $ 40,619 $ -
SHARES SOLD
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 333,043 774,817 $ 4,361,777 $ 8,117,325
SHARES SOLD
REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS 5,997 - 69,380 -
SHARES REDEEMED (643,222) (3,652) (7,979,152) (38,371)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) (304,182) 771,165 $ (3,547,995) $ 8,078,954
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS A ARE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS T, CLASS B, AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS ARE
FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES)
TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996.
SHARE TRANSACTIONS FOR CLASS C ARE FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1997
(COMMENCEMENT OF SALE OF SHARES) TO NOVEMBER 30, 1997.
8. REGISTRATION FEES.
For the period, each class paid the following amounts to register its
shares for sale:
REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS A $ 25,695
CLASS T 22,513
CLASS B 15,051
CLASS C 5,610
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 12,591
$ 81,460
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and the Shareholders of
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund,
including the schedule of portfolio investments, as of November 30,
1997, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30,
1997 and for the period February 20, 1996 (commencement of operations)
to November 30, 1996 and the financial highlights of Class A, Class T,
Class B, Class C and Institutional Class for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the fund's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial
highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 1997 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Fidelity Advisor Series I: Fidelity Advisor
Large Cap Fund as of November 30, 1997, the results of its operations
for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year
ended November 30, 1997 and for the period February 20, 1996
(commencement of operations) to November 30, 1996 and the financial
highlights of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional
Class for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
January 13, 1998
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund voted to pay
to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date,
the following distributions derived from capital gains realized from
sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net
investment income:
PAY DATE RECORD DATE DIVIDENDS CAPITAL GAINS
Institutional Class 12/22/97 12/19/97 $0.03 $0.82
1/5/98 1/2/98 - $0.02
A total of 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year
qualifies for the dividends-received deduction for corporate
shareholders of Institutional Class.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 1998 of the applicable
percentage for use in preparing 1997 income tax returns.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 4,
1997. The meeting was adjourned with respect to Proposal 6 and
reconvened on August 29, 1997. The results of votes taken among
shareholders on proposals are listed below.
PROPOSAL 1
To elect as Trustees the following twelve nominees.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
J. GARY BURKHEAD
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,373.853 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,774.477 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
RALPH F. COX
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,727.914 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,420.416 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,824.166 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,324.164 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
ROBERT M. GATES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,925,237.623 96.913
WITHHELD 3,182,910.707 3.087
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3D
AFFIRMATIVE 99,922,609.594 96.910
WITHHELD 3,185,538.736 3.090
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
E. BRADLEY JONES
AFFIRMATIVE 99,931,612.575 96.919
WITHHELD 3,176,535.755 3.081
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
DONALD J. KIRK
AFFIRMATIVE 99,942,405.459 96.930
WITHHELD 3,165,742.871 3.070
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PETER S. LYNCH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,180.306 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,968.024 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
WILLIAM O. MCCOY
AFFIRMATIVE 99,940,645.240 96.928
WITHHELD 3,167,503.090 3.072
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
GERALD C. MCDONOUGH
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,519.038 96.923
WITHHELD 3,172,629.292 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
MARVIN L. MANN
AFFIRMATIVE 99,943,401.771 96.931
WITHHELD 3,164,746.559 3.069
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS
AFFIRMATIVE 99,935,084.226 96.923
WITHHELD 3,173,064.104 3.077
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 2
To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. and Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants of the trust.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 98,424,902.228 95.458
AGAINST 632,620.968 0.613
ABSTAIN 4,050,625.134 3.929
TOTAL 103,108,148.330 100.000
PROPOSAL 3
To amend the Declaration of Trust to provide voting rights based on a
shareholder's total dollar investment in the fund, rather than on the
number of shares owned.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,858,093.888 90.779
AGAINST 3,179,227.157 3.660
ABSTAIN 4,831,023.285 5.561
TOTAL 86,868,344.330 100.000
BROKER 16,239,804.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 4
To amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that
shareholders be notified in the event of an appointment of a Trustee,
within three months of the appointment.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 78,360,400.800 89.967
AGAINST 3,332,195.415 3.826
ABSTAIN 5,405,984.115 6.207
TOTAL 87,098,580.330 100.000
BROKER 16,009,568.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 5
To amend the Declaration of Trust to clarify that the Trustees may
authorize the investment of all of the fund's assets in another
open-end investment company with substantially the same investment
objective and policies.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 75,914,861.730 87.378
AGAINST 5,839,366.801 6.721
ABSTAIN 5,127,172.799 5.901
TOTAL 86,881,401.330 100.000
BROKER 16,226,747.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 6
To amend the trust's Bylaws to require only Trustee approval of
changes to the Bylaws.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 74,173,150.698 84.026
AGAINST 9,080,301.878 10.286
ABSTAIN 5,021,046.692 5.688
TOTAL 88,274,499.268 100.000
BROKER 15,836,797.000
NON-VOTES
PROPOSAL 7
To amend the diversification limitation to exclude "securities of
other investment companies" from the limitation.
# OF
SHARES VOTED % OF SHARES
AFFIRMATIVE 2,664,253.773 84.157
AGAINST 191,743.261 6.056
ABSTAIN 309,831.839 9.787
TOTAL 3,165,828.873 100.000
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc., London, England
Fidelity Management & Research
(Far East) Inc., Tokyo, Japan
OFFICERS
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Robert C. Pozen, Senior Vice President
Abigail P. Johnson, Vice President
Thomas M. Sprague, Vice President
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
Richard A. Silver, Treasurer
John H. Costello, Assistant Treasurer
Leonard M. Rush, Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ralph F. Cox *
Phyllis Burke Davis *
Robert M. Gates *
Edward C. Johnson 3d
E. Bradley Jones *
Donald J. Kirk *
Peter S. Lynch
Marvin L. Mann*
William O. McCoy*
Gerald C. McDonough *
Robert C. Pozen
Thomas R. Williams *
ADVISORY BAORD
J. Gary Burkhead
GENERAL DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING AGENT
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
CUSTODIAN
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Boston, MA
FOCUS FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Consumer
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Cyclical
Industries Fund
Fidelity Advisor Financial
Services Fund
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund
Fidelity Advisor Natural
Resources Fund
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Growth Fund
GROWTH FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
Fidelity Advisor TechnoQuant
Growth Fund
SM
Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund
Fidelity Advisor Growth
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic
Opportunities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund
GROWTH AND INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Balanced Fund
TAXABLE INCOME FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor High Yield Fund
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Mortgage
Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Government Investment Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Bond Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short Fixed-Income Fund
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Short-Intermediate Municipal Income Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prime Fund
Treasury Fund
Tax-Exempt Fund
(REGISTERED TRADEMARK)