SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 2-90649)
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 72 [X]
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 811-4008)
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [X]
Amendment No. 72 [X]
Fidelity Investment Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
82 Devonshire St., Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number: 617-563-7000
Arthur S. Loring, Secretary
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective
( ) immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b).
(X) on February 28, 1997 pursuant to paragraph (b).
( ) 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1).
( ) on pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485.
( ) 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2).
( ) on pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485.
If appropriate, check the following box:
( ) this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed
post-effective amendment.
Registrant has filed a declaration pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and intends to file the Notice required by
such Rule on or before February 28, 1997.
FIDELITY INVESTMENT TRUST:
FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
FORM N-1A
ITEM NUMBER
PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS SECTION
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1 Cover Page
2a Expenses
b,c Contents; The Funds at a Glance; Who May Want to Invest
3a Financial Highlights
b *
c,d Performance
4a(i) Charter
(ii) The Funds at a Glance; Investment Principles and Risks
b Investment Principles and Risks
c Who May Want to Invest; Investment Principles and Risks
5a Charter
b(i) Cover Page; The Funds at a Glance; Charter; Doing Business with
Fidelity
b(ii) Charter
b(iii) Expenses; Breakdown of Expenses
c Charter
d Charter; Breakdown of Expenses
e Cover Page; Charter
f Expenses
g(i) Charter
g(ii) *
5A Performance
6a(i) Charter
a(ii) How to Buy Shares; How to Sell Shares; Transaction Details; Exchange
Restrictions
a(iii) Charter
b *
c Transaction Details; Exchange Restrictions
d *
e Doing Business with Fidelity; How to Buy Shares; How to Sell Shares;
Investor Services
f,g Dividends, Capital Gains, and Taxes
7a Cover Page; Charter
b Expenses; How to Buy Shares; Transaction Details
c *
d How to Buy Shares
e *
f Breakdown of Expenses
8 How to Sell Shares; Investor Services; Transaction Details; Exchange
Restrictions
9 *
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* Not Applicable
FIDELITY INVESTMENT TRUST:
FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND
PART B STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION
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10, 11 Cover Page
12 Description of the Trust
13a-c Investment Policies and Limitations
d Portfolio Transactions
14a, b, c Trustees and Officers
15a, b *
c Trustees and Officers
16a(i) FMR; Portfolio Transactions
a(ii) Trustees and Officers
a(iii), b Management Contracts
c,d Contracts with FMR Affiliates
e *
f Distribution and Service Plans
g *
h Description of the Trust
i Contracts with FMR Affiliates
17a,b,c Portfolio Transactions
d,e *
18a Description of the Trust
b *
19a Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
b Valuation of Portfolio Securities; Additional Purchase and Redemption
Information
c *
20 Distributions and Taxes
21a,b Contracts with FMR Affiliates
c *
22a *
b Performance
23 Financial Statements
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* Not Applicable
Please read this prospectus before investing, and keep it on file for
future reference. It contains important information, including how each
fund invests and the services available to shareholders.
To learn more about each fund and its investments, you can obtain a copy of
the funds' most recent financial reports and portfolio listing, or a copy
of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated February 28, 1997.
The SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and is available along with related materials on the SEC's Internet Web
site (http://www.sec.gov). The SAI is incorporated herein by reference
(legally forms a part of the prospectus). For a free copy of either
document, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8888.
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.
New Markets Income may invest without limitation in lower-quality debt
securities, sometimes called "junk bonds." Investors should consider that
these securities carry greater risks, such as the risk of default, than
other debt securities. Refer to "Investment Principles and Risks" on page
for further information.
LIKE ALL MUTUAL FUNDS,
THESE SECURITIES HAVE
NOT BEEN APPROVED OR
DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES
COMMISSION, NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
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FIDELITY'S
INTERNATIONAL
BOND
FUNDS
FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND seeks high total return by focusing on
investment-grade debt securities.
(fund number 451, trading symbol FGBDX)
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND seeks high current income and capital
appreciation by focusing on issuers in emerging markets.
(fund number 331, trading symbol FNMIX)
PROSPECTUS
FEBRUARY 28, 1997(FIDELITY_LOGO_GRAPHIC) 82 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON, MA
02109
CONTENTS
KEY FACTS THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
EXPENSES Each fund's yearly
operating expenses.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS A summary
of each fund's financial data.
PERFORMANCE How each fund has
done over time.
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL CHARTER How each fund is
organized.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
Each fund's overall approach to
investing.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES How
operating costs are calculated and
what they include.
YOUR ACCOUNT DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS Different
ways to set up your account,
including tax-sheltered retirement
plans.
HOW TO BUY SHARES Opening an
account and making additional
investments.
HOW TO SELL SHARES Taking money
out and closing your account.
INVESTOR SERVICES Services to
help you manage your account.
SHAREHOLDER AND DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS,
ACCOUNT POLICIES AND TAXES
TRANSACTION DETAILS Share price
calculations and the timing of
purchases and redemptions.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
APPENDIX
KEY FACTS
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
MANAGEMENT: Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the management
arm of Fidelity Investments, which was established in 1946 and is now
America's largest mutual fund manager. Foreign affiliates of FMR may help
choose investments for the funds.
As with any mutual fund, there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
goal.
GLOBAL BOND
GOAL: High total investment return.
STRATEGY: Invests normally in investment-grade debt securities issued
anywhere in the world.
SIZE: As of December 31, 1996, the fund had over $ 113 million in
assets.
NEW MARKETS INCOME
GOAL: High current income, with a secondary objective of capital
appreciation.
STRATEGY: Invests mainly in debt securities and other instruments of
issuers in emerging markets around the world.
SIZE: As of December 31, 1996, the fund had over $ 310 million in
assets.
WHO MAY WANT TO INVEST
These non-diversified funds may be appropriate for investors who want to
invest in debt securities issued around the world. By including
international investments in your portfolio, you can achieve additional
diversification and participate in growth opportunities around the world.
However, it is important to note that investments in foreign securities
involve risks in addition to those of U.S. investments.
Global Bond is designed for those looking for both income and the potential
for capital growth, and who can accept a moderate degree of risk. New
Markets Income is designed for investors seeking higher income and capital
appreciation than Global Bond, but who are also willing to accept the
greater risks and volatility from investments in emerging market
securities.
The value of the funds' investments and the income they generate will vary
from day to day, and generally reflect interest rates, market conditions
and other economic and political news both here and abroad. Investments in
foreign securities may involve risks in addition to those of U.S.
investments, including increased political and economic risk, as well as
exposure to currency fluctuations. When you sell your shares, they may be
worth more or less than what you paid for them. By themselves, the funds do
not constitute a balanced investment plan.
Non-diversified funds may invest a greater portion of their assets in
securities of individual issuers than diversified funds. As a result,
changes in the market value of a single issuer could cause greater
fluctuations in share value than would occur in a more diversified fund.
THE SPECTRUM OF
FIDELITY FUNDS
Broad categories of Fidelity
funds are presented here in
order of ascending risk.
Generally, investors seeking
to maximize return must
assume greater risk. The
funds in this prospectus are
in the INCOME category.
(solid bullet) MONEY MARKET Seeks
income and stability by
investing in high-quality,
short-term investments.
(right arrow) INCOME Seeks income by
investing in bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH AND INCOME
Seeks long-term growth and
income by investing in stocks
and bonds.
(solid bullet) GROWTH Seeks long-term
growth by investing mainly in
stocks.
(checkmark)
EXPENSES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES are charges you may pay when you buy or
sell shares of a fund. In addition, you may be charged an annual account
maintenance fee if your account balance falls below $2,500. See
"Transaction Details," page , for an explanation of how and when these
charges apply.
Maximum sales charge on purchases None
and reinvested distributions
Deferred sales charge on redemptions None
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed
on shares held less than 180 days)
(New Markets Income only) 1.00
%
Exchange fee None
Annual account maintenance fee $12.0
(for accounts under $2,500) 0
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES are paid out of each fund's assets. Each
fund pays a management fee to FMR. It also incurs other expenses for
services such as maintaining shareholder records and furnishing shareholder
statements and financial reports. A fund's expenses are factored into its
share price or dividends and are not charged directly to shareholder
accounts (see page ).
The following figures are based on historical expenses, and are calculated
as a percentage of average net assets.
GLOBAL BOND
Management fee .70 %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses .52 %
Total fund operating expenses 1.22
%
NEW MARKETS INCOME
Management fee .69 %
12b-1 fee None
Other expenses .40 %
Total fund operating expenses 1.09
%
EXAMPLES: Let's say, hypothetically, that each fund's annual return is 5%
and that its operating expenses are exactly as just described. For every
$1,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you
close your account after the number of years indicated:
GLOBAL BOND
After 1 year $ 12
After 3 years $ 39
After 5 years $ 67
After 10 years $ 14
8
NEW MARKETS INCOME
After 1 year $ 11
After 3 years $ 35
After 5 years $ 60
After 10 years $ 13
3
These examples illustrate the effect of expenses, but are not meant to
suggest actual or expected costs or returns, all of which may vary.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial highlights tables that follow for Global Bond Fund and New
Markets Income Fund have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.,
independent accountants, for Global Bond, and by, Price Waterhouse LLP,
independent accountants, for New Markets Income. The fund's financial
highlights, financial statements, and reports of the auditors are included
in each fund's Annual Report and are incorporated by reference into (are
legally a part of) the fund's SAI. Contact Fidelity for a free copy of an
Annual Report or SAI.
GLOBAL BOND FUND
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Selected Per-Share Data and
Ratios
Years ended 1996 1995 1994 1993H 1992E 1992D 1991
D 1990D 1989D 1988D 1987K
December 31 ,J
Net asset value,$ 9.9 $ 9.8 $ 12.6 $ 11.3 $ 11.8 $ 11.9 $ 12.1 $ 11.2 $ 11.4 $ 10.4 $ 10.0
beginning 40 80 10 40 30 80 90 20 70 50 00
of period
Income from .5 50 . 745 . 569L .731 .145 .839 .740 .890 F .820
F 1.080 .560
Investment L
Operations
Net investment
income
Net realized
and (.2 34 (. 10 9 (2. 589 1.648 (.173) .110 .520 .570 (.170) .070 .450
unrealized gain ) ) L ) L
(loss)
Total from .316 .636 (2.020 2.379 (.028) .949 1.260 1.460 .650 1.150 1.010
investment )
operations
Less
Distributions (. 096 (.516 (.225) (.629) (.332) (1.09 (1.03 (.490) (.810) (.130) (.560)
From net ) ) 9) 0)
investment income
In excess
of net -- -- (.054) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
investment
income
From net
realized -- -- -- (.280) (.130) -- (.440) -- (.090) -- --
gain G G G
In excess of
net -- -- (.020) (.200) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
realized gain
Return of
capital (.450 (.060 (.411) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
) )
Total
distributions (.546 (.576 (.710) (1.10 (.462) (1.09 (1.47 (.490) (.900) (.130) (.560)
) ) 9) 9) 0)
Net asset value,$ 9.7 $ 9.9 $ 9.88 $ 12.6 $ 11.3 $ 11.8 $ 11.9 $ 12.1 $ 11.2 $ 11.4 $ 10.4
end of period 10 40 0 10 40 30 80 90 20 70 50
Total
return
B,C 3. 3 5 6.66 (16.31 21.91 (.23) 8.18 11.31 13.45 6.04 11.07 10.30
% % )% % % % % % % % %
Net assets,
end of $ 114 $ 197 $ 383 $ 686 $ 279 $ 332 $ 160 $ 126 $ 57 $ 56 $ 44
period
(In millions)
Ratio of
expenses 1.22 1.16 1.14% 1.17 1.37 1.23 1.35 1.40 1.50 1.14 .95%
to average net % % % % A % % % % I % I A,I
assets
Ratio of net 6.09 6.19 6.50% 6.79 6.92 8.02 7.92 7.82 7.56 7.61 7.14
investment
income % % % % A % % % % % % A
to average net
assets
Portfolio
turnover 91% 322 367% 198% 142% 81% 228% 154% 150% 227% 297%
rate % A A
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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.
D FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31
E TWO MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992
F NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
G INCLUDES AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED FROM NET REALIZED GAINS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY
RELATED TRANSACTIONS TAXABLE AS ORDINARY INCOME.
H EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1993, THE FUND ADOPTED STATEMENT OF POSITION 93-2,
"DETERMINATION, DISCLOSURE, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION OF INCOME,
CAPITAL GAIN, AND RETURN OF CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS BY INVESTMENT COMPANIES."
AS A RESULT, NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE MAY REFLECT CERTAIN
RECLASSIFICATIONS RELATED TO BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCES.
I FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE FUND'S EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE FUND'S EXPENSE RATIO WOULD HAVE
BEEN HIGHER.
J EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992, DIVIDENDS FROM NET INVESTMENT INCOME WERE
DECLARED DAILY AND PAID MONTHLY.
K FROM DECEMBER 30, 1986 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO OCTOBER 31, 1987
L CERTAIN PER SHARE AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED TO PERMIT COMPARISON
WITH CURRENT YEAR PRESENTATION.
NEW MARKETS INCOME
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Selected Per-Share Data and Ratios
Years ended December 31 1996 1995 1994 1993 E
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.950 $ 10.190 $ 13.070 $ 10.000
Income from Investment Operations . 866 1.222 .573 .486 D
Net investment income
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 3. 035 (.583) (2.687) 3.302
Total from investment operations 3.90 1 .639 (2.114) 3.788
Less Distributions (.932) (.916) (.529) (.486)
From net investment income
In excess of net investment income -- -- (.057) (.062)
From net realized gain -- -- (.180) (.170)
Total distributions (.932) (.916) (.766) (.718)
Redemption fees added to paid in capital .0 41 .037 -- --
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.960 $ 9.950 $ 10.190 $ 13.070
Total return B,C 41.39% 7.97% (16.55) 38.84%
%
Net assets, end of period ( In millions ) $ 310 $ 176 $ 179 $ 28 7
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 1.09% 1.17% 1.28% 1.24%
F A,F
Ratio of net investment income to average 7.68% 9.51% 5.87% 6.29%
net assets A
Portfolio turnover rate 405% 306% 409% 324%
A
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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.
D NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE HAS BEEN CALCULATED BASED ON AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD.
E FROM MAY 4, 1993 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO DECEMBER 31, 1993
F FMR AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE FUND'S EXPENSES DURING THE
PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT, THE FUND'S EXPENSE RATIO WOULD HAVE
BEEN HIGHER.
PERFORMANCE
Bond fund performance can be measured as TOTAL RETURN or YIELD. The total
returns that follow are based on historical fund results and do not reflect
the effect of taxes.
Each fund's fiscal year runs from January 1 through December 31. The tables
below show each fund's performance over past fiscal years compared to
different measures, including a comparative index and a competitive funds
average. Data for the comparative index for New Markets Income is available
only from December 31, 1993 to the present. The charts on page present
calendar year performance.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended
Pas Past Past
December 31, 1996 t
5
10
1 year year
yea s s/Life
r of
Fund
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Global Bond 3.35 3.26 7.08
% % %
Salomon Bros. World Gov't Bond Index Unhedged 3.62 8.58 9.70
% % %
Lipper Global Income Funds Average 10.40 6.75 8.56
% % %
New Markets Income 41.39 n/a 16.83
% %A
J.P. Morgan Emerging
39.30 n/a n/a
Markets Bond Index Plus %
Lipper Emerging Markets
40.70 n/a n/a
Debt Funds Average %
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
Fiscal periods ended
Pas Past Past
December 31, 1996 t 1
5
10
yea year year
r s s/Life
of
Fund
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Global Bond 3.35 17.40 98.14
% % %
Salomon Bros. World Gov't Bond Index Unhedged 3.62 50.90 152.3
% % 1%
Lipper Global Income Funds Average 10.40 38.96 129.9
% % 8%
New Markets Income 41.39 n/a 76.87
% %A
J.P. Morgan Emerging
39.30 n/a n/a
Markets Bond Index Plus %
Lipper Emerging Markets
40.70 n/a n/a
Debt Funds Average %
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A FROM MAY 4, 1993 ( C OMMENCEMENT OF O PERATIONS)
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
TOTAL RETURN is the change in value of an investment over a given period,
assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. A CUMULATIVE
TOTAL RETURN reflects actual performance over a stated period of time. An
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN is a hypothetical rate of return that, if
achieved annually, would have produced the same cumulative total return if
performance had been constant over the entire period. Average annual total
returns smooth out variations in performance; they are not the same as
actual year-by-year results.
YIELD refers to the income generated by an investment in a fund over a
given period of time, expressed as an annual percentage rate. Yields are
calculated according to a standard that is required for all stock and bond
funds. Because this differs from other accounting methods, the quoted yield
may not equal the income actually paid to shareholders. This difference may
be significant for funds whose investments are denominated in foreign
currencies.
THE SALOMON BROTHERS WORLD GOVERNMENT BOND INDEX UNHEDGED is the
comparative index for Global Bond. The index is a market-capitalization
weighted index of debt securities traded in 14 world government bond
markets . Issues included in the I ndex have fixed-rate
coupons and maturit ies of at least one year .
J.P. MORGAN EMERGING MARKETS BOND INDEX PLUS is a
market - capitalization weighted total return index of U.S. dollar-
and other external currency-denominated Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds, and
local market debt instruments traded in emerging markets.
Unlike each fund's returns, the total returns of each comparative index do
not include the effect of any brokerage commissions, transaction fees, or
other costs of investing.
THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX is a widely recognized measure of inflation
calculated by the U.S. Government.
THE COMPETITIVE FUNDS AVERAGES are the Lipper Global Income Funds Average
for Global Bond, and the Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds Average for New
Markets Income, which currently reflect the performance of over 131
and 16 mutual funds with similar investment objectives,
respectively. These averages, published by Lipper Analytical Services,
Inc., exclude the effect of sales charges.
The funds' recent strategies, performance, and holdings are detailed twice
a year in financial reports, which are sent to all shareholders. For
current performance or a free annual report, call 1-800-544-8888.
TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELDS ARE BASED ON PAST RESULTS AND ARE NOT AN
INDICATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
Because these funds invest
in fixed-income securities,
their performance is related
to changes in interest rates.
Funds that hold short-term
bonds are usually less
affected by changes in
interest rates than long-term
bond funds. For that reason,
long-term bond funds typically
offer higher yields and carry
more risk than short-term
bond funds.
(checkmark)
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
GLOBAL BOND 19.14% 3.66% 7.93% 12.28% 12.77% 4.40% 21.91% - 16.31%
6.66
% 3. 3 5%
Salom o n Bros. World Govt.
Bond Index Unhdgd. 18.41% 4.37% 4.34% 11.97% 15.82% 5.52% 13.27% 2.34%
19.04
% 3.62%
Lipper Global Income Funds Average 16. 53 % 6 .4 2 %
6.5 1 % 1 2 . 58 % 1 3 . 11 % 2 . 64 %
15. 7 5%
- - 7.06 % 1 7 . 64 % 10.40%
Consumer Price Index 4.43% 4.42% 4.65% 6.11% 3.06% 2.90% 2.75% 2.67% 2.54%
3.32
%
Percentage (%)
Row: 1, Col: 1, Value: 19.14
Row: 2, Col: 1, Value: 3.66
Row: 3, Col: 1, Value: 7.930000000000001
Row: 4, Col: 1, Value: 12.28
Row: 5, Col: 1, Value: 12.77
Row: 6, Col: 1, Value: 4.4
Row: 7, Col: 1, Value: 21.91
Row: 8, Col: 1, Value: -16.31
Row: 9, Col: 1, Value: 6.659999999999999
Row: 10, Col: 1, Value: 3.45
(LARGE SOLID BOX) Global Bond
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
Calendar years 1994 1995 1996
NEW MARKETS INCOME -16.55% 7.97% 41.3
9%
J.P. Morgan Emg. Mkts. Bond Index Plus -18. 9
3 % 2 6 . 78 % 39.30%
Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds Average
- -16.24% 20.12% 40.70%
Consumer Price Index 2.67% 2.54% 3.32
%
Percentage (%)
Row: 1, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 2, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 3, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 4, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 5, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 6, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 7, Col: 1, Value: 0.0
Row: 8, Col: 1, Value: -16.55
Row: 9, Col: 1, Value: 7.970000000000001
Row: 10, Col: 1, Value: 41.39
(LARGE SOLID BOX) New
Markets
Income
THE FUNDS IN DETAIL
CHARTER
EACH FUND IS A MUTUAL FUND: an investment that pools shareholders' money
and invests it toward a specified goal. Each fund is a non-diversified fund
of Fidelity Investment Trust, an open-end management company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on April 20, 1984.
EACH FUND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES which is responsible for
protecting the interests of shareholders. The trustees are experienced
executives who meet throughout the year to oversee the funds' activities,
review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the
funds, and review the funds' performance. The majority of trustees are not
otherwise affiliated with Fidelity.
THE FUNDS MAY HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS AND MAIL PROXY MATERIALS. These
meetings may be called to elect or remove trustees, change fundamental
policies, approve a management contract, or for other purposes.
Shareholders not attending these meetings are encouraged to vote by proxy.
Fidelity will mail proxy materials in advance, including a voting card and
information about the proposals to be voted on. You are entitled to one
vote for each share you own.
FMR AND ITS AFFILIATES
The funds are managed by FMR, which handles their business affairs and,
with the assistance of foreign affiliates, chooses their investments.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign securities:
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.),
in London, England, serves as a sub-adviser for the funds,
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Management & Research Far East Inc. (FMR Far
East), in Tokyo, Japan, serves as a sub-adviser for the funds,
(small solid bullet) Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA), in
Pembroke, Bermuda, serves as a sub-adviser for the funds,
(small solid bullet) Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.)
Limited (FIIAL U.K.), in Kent, England, serves as a sub-adviser for the
funds (currently, FIIAL U.K. exercises discretionary management authority
over Global Bond in its capacity as sub-adviser), and
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Investments Japan Ltd. (FIJ), in Tokyo,
Japan, serves as a sub-adviser for New Markets Income only.
Ian Spreadbury is co-manager of Global Bond and manager of its
non-U.S. investments, which he has managed since February 1996. He also is
a portfolio manager and director of fixed income for Fidelity
International, Limited (FIL). Prior to joining Fidelity in 1995, Mr.
Spreadbury worked at Legal & General, Limited, from 1981 to 1995, as a
senior fund manager, pension underwriter and assistant actuary.
Christine Thompson is co-manager of Global Bond, and manager of its U.S.
investments, which she has managed since February 1996. She also manages
other Fidelity funds. Since joining Fidelity in 1985, Ms. Thompson has
worked as a senior analyst and manager.
John H. Carlson is Vice President and manager of New Markets Income,
which he has managed since June 1995. He also manages several other
Fidelity funds. Prior to joining Fidelity in 1995, he was executive
director of emerging markets at Lehman Brothers International from 1992
through 1995. From 1990 to 1992, he was executive vice president of capital
markets for Daiwa Securities America.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions.
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) distributes and markets
Fidelity's funds and services. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC)
performs transfer agent servicing functions for the funds.
FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of FMR, FMR U.K., and FMR Far
East. Members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family are the predominant owners
of a class of shares of common stock representing approximately 49% of the
voting power of FMR Corp. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the
1940 Act), control of a company is presumed where one individual or group
of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting stock of that company;
therefore, the Johnson family may be deemed under the 1940 Act to form a
controlling group with respect to FMR Corp.
Fidelity International Limited (FIL), is the parent company of FIIA, FIJ,
and FIIAL U.K. The Johnson family group also owns, directly or indirectly,
more than 25% of the voting common stock of FIL.
A broker-dealer may use a portion of the commissions paid by the funds to
reduce custodian or transfer agent fees for the funds. FMR may use its
broker-dealer affiliates and other firms that sell fund shares to carry out
a fund's transactions, provided that the fund receives brokerage services
and commission rates comparable to those of other broker-dealers.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES AND RISKS
EACH FUND'S INVESTMENT APPROACH
BOND FUNDS IN GENERAL. The yield and share price of a bond fund change
daily based on changes in interest rates and market conditions, and in
response to other economic, political or financial events. The types and
maturities of the securities a bond fund purchases and the credit quality
of their issuers will impact a bond fund's reaction to these events.
INTEREST RATE RISK. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall
and fall when interest rates rise. Longer-term bonds are usually more
sensitive to interest rate changes. In other words, the longer the maturity
of a bond, the greater the impact a change in interest rates is likely to
have on the bond's price. In addition, short-term interest rates and
long-term interest rates do not necessarily move in the same amount or in
the same direction. A short-term bond tends to react to changes in
short-term interest rates and a long-term bond tends to react to
changes in long-term interest rates.
ISSUER RISK. The price of a bond is affected by the credit quality of its
issuer. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer, changes in
general economic conditions, and changes in specific economic
conditions that affect a particular type of issuer can impact the credit
quality of an issuer. Lower quality bonds generally tend to be more
sensitive to these changes than higher quality bonds.
CURRENCY RISK. Bonds denominated in foreign currencies are affected
by changes in currency exchange rates. For example, if the value of a
foreign currency declines relative to the U.S. dollar, the value in U.S.
dollars of bonds denominated in that currency will decline even if the
value of the bond in the foreign currency is stable.
PREPAYMENT RISK. Many types of debt securities, including mortgage
securities, are subject to prepayment risk. Prepayment risk occurs when the
issuer of a security can prepay principal prior to the security's maturity.
Securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for
gains during a declining interest rate environment, and similar or greater
potential for loss in a rising interest rate environment. In addition,
prepayment rates, on some securities, such as mortgage securities, can be
unpredictable and result in unexpected volatility.
FIDELITY'S APPROACH TO BOND FUNDS. The total return from a bond includes
both income and price gains or losses. In selecting investments for a bond
fund, FMR considers a bond's expected income together with its potential
for price gains or losses. While income is the most important component of
bond returns over time, a bond fund's emphasis on income does not mean the
fund invests only in the highest-yielding bonds available, or that it can
avoid losses of principal.
FMR focuses on assembling a portfolio of income-producing bonds that it
believes will provide the best balance between risk and return within the
range of eligible investments for the fund. FMR's evaluation of a potential
investment includes an analysis of the credit quality of the issuer, its
structural features, its current price compared to FMR's estimate of its
long-term value, and any short-term trading opportunities resulting from
market inefficiencies.
GLOBAL BOND seeks high total investment return by investing in
investment-grade debt securities issued anywhere in the world. Under normal
conditions, FMR will invest at least 65% of the fund's assets in debt
securities. The fund, however, may also invest in convertible securities,
warrants, and other securities. Although FMR emphasizes income when
selecting the fund's investments, the potential for capital appreciation is
also considered.
NEW MARKETS INCOME seeks high current income and, as a secondary objective,
capital appreciation, by investing mainly in debt securities of issuers in
emerging markets. FMR normally invests at least 65% of the fund's total
assets in these securities. Countries with emerging markets include the
following:
(small solid bullet) countries that have an emerging stock market, as
defined by the International Finance Corporation,
(small solid bullet) countries with low-to middle-income economies,
according to the World Bank,
(small solid bullet) countries listed in World Bank publications as
developing.
The fund emphasizes countries with relatively low gross national product
per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. The fund's
strategy currently tends to lead to investments in Latin America and, to a
lesser extent, Asia, Africa, and emerging European nations. There are
relatively few issuers in these markets which may result in the fund being
highly concentrated in a small number of government issuers. FMR determines
where an issuer is located by looking at such factors as its country of
organization, the primary trading market for its securities, and the
location of its assets, personnel, sales and earnings.
The fund may also invest a portion of its assets in common and preferred
stocks of emerging market issuers, debt securities of non-emerging market
foreign issuers, and lower quality debt securities of U.S. issuers.
Although the fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in these
securities, FMR does not currently anticipate that these investments will
exceed approximately 20% of the fund's total assets. Though common and
preferred stocks and convertible securities present the possibility for
significant capital appreciation over the long term, they may fluctuate
dramatically in the short term and entail a high degree of risk. For cash
management purposes, the fund will ordinarily invest a portion of its
assets in high-quality, short-term debt securities and money market
instruments, including repurchase agreements and bank deposits denominated
in U.S. or foreign currencies.
EACH FUND'S risk and reward depend on the quality and maturity of its
investments. Global Bond normally invests in investment-grade securities of
any maturity. New Markets Income has more flexibility as to the quality of
its investments. In addition, since New Markets Income invests primarily in
securities of emerging markets, which can be considered speculative, it
tends to offer higher income and total return potential, but significantly
greater risk. Lower quality, longer term investments typically offer higher
yields, but also carry more risk. Investments in foreign securities may
involve risks in addition to those of U.S. investments, including increased
political and economic risk, as well as exposure to currency fluctuations.
Each fund can invest in the securities of any type of issuer, including
U.S. and foreign governments, corporations, banks, and supranational
organizations. There is no limit on investments in any region, country, or
currency, although each fund normally invests in at least three different
countries.
FMR may use various techniques to hedge a portion of the fund's risks, but
there is no guarantee that these strategies will work as intended. When you
sell your shares of the fund, they may be worth more or less than what you
paid for them.
FMR normally invests each fund's assets according to its investment
strategy. When FMR considers it appropriate for defensive purposes,
however, Global Bond may temporarily invest substantially in U.S. financial
markets or in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments. New Markets Income may
invest substantially in money market instruments, U.S. government
securities, or investment-grade obligations of U.S. companies.
SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRACTICES
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
Any restrictions listed supplement those discussed earlier in this section.
A complete listing of each fund's limitations and more detailed information
about each fund's investments are contained in a fund's SAI. Policies and
limitations are considered at the time of purchase; the sale of instruments
is not required in the event of a subsequent change in circumstances.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that they are consistent with a fund's investment
objective and policies and that doing so will help a fund achieve its goal.
Fund holdings and recent investment strategies are detailed in each fund's
financial reports, which are sent to shareholders twice a year. For a free
SAI or financial report, call 1-800-544-8888.
EQUITY SECURITIES may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible
securities, and warrants. Common stocks, the most familiar type, represent
an equity (ownership) interest in a corporation. Although equity securities
have a history of long-term growth in value, their prices fluctuate based
on changes in a company's financial condition and on overall economic
conditions. Smaller companies are especially sensitive to these factors.
DEBT SECURITIES. Bonds and other debt instruments are used by issuers to
borrow money from investors. The issuer generally pays the investor a
fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the amount
borrowed at maturity. Some debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds,
do not pay current interest , but are sold at a discount from their face
values.
Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in
interest rates and varying degrees of credit quality. In general, bond
prices rise when interest rates fall and fall when interest rates rise.
Longer-term bonds and zero coupon bonds are generally more sensitive to
interest rate changes.
Lower-quality debt securities (sometimes called "junk bonds" ) are
considered to have speculative characteristics, and involve greater risk of
default or price changes due to changes in the issuer's creditworthiness,
or they may already be in default. The market prices of these securities
may fluctuate more than higher-quality securities and may decline
significantly in periods of general or regional economic difficulty.
Lower-quality securities may be thinly traded, making them difficult to
sell promptly at an acceptable price. Adverse publicity and changing
investor perceptions may affect the ability to obtain prices for, or to
sell these securities.
The table on page provides a summary of ratings assigned to debt holdings
(not including money market instruments) in New Markets Income's portfolio.
These figures are dollar-weighted averages of month-end portfolio holdings
during the fiscal year ended December 1996, and are presented as a
percentage of total security investments. These percentages are historical
and do not necessarily indicate the fund's current or future debt
holdings.
RESTRICTIONS: Global Bond normally invests in investment-grade securities,
but reserves the right to invest up to 5% of its assets in below
investment-grade securities. A security is considered to be
investment-grade if it is rated investment-grade by Moody's Investors
Service, Standard & Poor's, Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co., or Fitch
Investors Service, L.P., or is unrated but judged by FMR to be of
equivalent quality.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES are high-quality debt instruments issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by an agency or instrumentality of the
U.S. Government. Not all U.S. Government securities are backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States. For example, U.S. Government
securities such as those issued by the Federal National Mortgage
Association are supported by the instrumentality's right to borrow money
from the U.S. Treasury under certain circumstances. Other U.S. Government
securities such as those issued by the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding
Corporation are supported only by the credit of the entity that issued
them.
EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN MARKETS. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and
securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may
involve additional risks and considerations. These include risks relating
to political or economic conditions in foreign countries, fluctuations in
foreign currencies, withholding or other taxes, operational risks,
increased regulatory burdens, and the potentially less stringent investor
protection and disclosure standards of foreign markets. Additionally,
governmental issuers of foreign debt securities may be unwilling to pay
interest and repay principal when due and may require that the conditions
for payment be renegotiated. All of these factors can make foreign
investments, especially those in developing countries, more volatile than
U.S. investments.
EXPOSURE TO EMERGING MARKETS. Investing in emerging markets involves risks
over and above those generally associated with foreign investing. The
extent of economic development, political stability, and market depth
varies widely in comparison to more developed markets. Emerging market
economies may be subject to greater social, economic, and political
uncertainties or may be based on only a few industries. All of these
factors can make emerging market securities more volatile and potentially
less liquid than domestic securities.
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND
Fiscal December 1996 Debt Holdings, by Rating MOODY'S INVESTORS
SERVICE STANDARD & POOR'S
(AS A % OF INVESTMENTS) (AS A % OF
INVESTMENTS)
Rating Average Rating Average
INVESTMENT GRADE*
Highest quality Aaa 0.0 % AAA 0.32 %
High quality Aa 0.0 % AA 0.10 %
Upper-medium grade A 0.05 % A 0.00 %
Medium grade Baa 0.88 % BBB 2.45 %
LOWER QUALITY*
Moderately speculative Ba 20.94 % BB 27.02 %
Speculative B 29.04% B 26.57 %
Highly speculative Caa 0.0% CCC 0.0 %
Poor quality Ca 0.0% CC 0.0 %
Lowest quality, no interest C C
In default, in arrears -- 0.0% D 0.0 %
50.91% 56.46 %
* THE FUND DOES NOT NECESSARILY RELY ON THE RATINGS OF MOODY'S OR S&P TO
DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS DEBT QUALITY POLICY. REFER TO THE APPENDIX
FOR A MORE COMPLETE DISCUSSION OF THESE RATINGS. SECURITIES NOT RATED BY
MOODY'S AND S&P AMOUNTED TO 24.84%. THIS PERCENTAGE MAY INCLUDE
SECURITIES RATED BY OTHER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STATISTICAL RATING
ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS UNRATED SECURITIES. FMR HAS DETERMINED THAT
UNRATED SECURITIES THAT ARE LOWER-QUALITY ACCOUNT FOR 24.65%. FOR FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS NOT INDIVIDUALLY RATED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
STATISTICAL RATING ORGANIZATION, FMR ASSIGNS A RATING BASED ON THE RATING
OF THE SOVEREIGN CREDIT OF THE ISSUING GOVERNMENT.
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES include interests in pools of debt securities,
commercial or consumer loans, or other receivables. The value of these
securities depends on many factors, including changes in interest rates,
the availability of information concerning the pool and its structure,
prepayment expectations, the credit quality of the underlying assets, the
market's perception of t he servicer of the pool, and any credit
enhancement provided .
MORTGAGE SECURITIES are interests in pools of commercial or residential
mortgages, and may include complex instruments such as collateralized
mortgage obligations and stripped mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage
securities may be issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S.
Government or by private entities.
The price of a mortgage security may be significantly affected by changes
in interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, making their
price highly volatile. Also, mortgage securities, especially stripped
mortgage-backed securities, are subject to prepayment risk. During periods
of declining interest rates, borrowers are more likely to prepay their
mortgages. Prepayment can limit price appreciation and result in proceeds
generally being reinvested in lower-yielding securities.
STRIPPED SECURITIES are the separate income or principal components of a
debt security. The risks associated with stripped securities are similar to
those of other debt securities, although stripped securities may be more
volatile and the value of certain types of stripped securities may move in
the same direction as interest rates. U.S. Treasury securities that have
been stripped by a Federal Reserve Bank are obligations issued by the U.S.
Treasury.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a repurchase agreement, a fund buys a security at
one price and simultaneously agrees to sell it back at a higher price.
Delays or losses could result if the other party to the agreement defaults
or becomes insolvent.
FOREIGN REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS may be less well secured than U.S. repurchase
agreements, and may be denominated in foreign currencies. They also may
involve greater risk of loss if the counterparty defaults. Some
counterparties in these transactions may be less creditworthy than those in
U.S. markets.
REAL ESTATE-RELATED INSTRUMENTS include real estate investment trusts,
commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and real estate
financings. Real estate-related instruments are sensitive to factors such
as changes in real estate values and property taxes, interest rates, cash
flow of underlying real estate assets, overbuilding, and the management
skill and creditworthiness of the issuer. Real estate-related instruments
may also be affected by tax and regulatory requirements, such as those
relating to the environment.
ADJUSTING INVESTMENT EXPOSURE. A fund can use various techniques to
increase or decrease its exposure to changing security prices, interest
rates, currency exchange rates, or other factors that affect security
prices. These techniques may involve derivative transactions such as buying
and selling options and futures contracts, entering into currency exchange
contracts or swap agreements, and purchasing indexed securities.
FMR can use these practices to adjust the risk and return characteristics
of a fund's portfolio of investments. If FMR judges market conditions
incorrectly or employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the
fund's investments, these techniques could result in a loss, regardless of
whether the intent was to reduce risk or increase return. These techniques
may increase the volatility of the fund and may involve a small investment
of cash relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed. In addition, these
techniques could result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction
does not perform as promised.
DIRECT DEBT. Loans and other direct debt instruments are interests in
amounts owed to another party by a company, government, or other borrower.
They have additional risks beyond conventional debt securities because they
may entail less legal protection for a fund, or there may be a requirement
that the fund supply additional cash to a borrower on demand.
ILLIQUID AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES. Some investments may be determined by
FMR, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, to be illiquid, which
means that they may be difficult to sell promptly at an acceptable price.
The sale of some illiquid securities and some other securities may be
subject to legal restrictions. Difficulty in selling securities may result
in a loss or may be costly to a fund.
RESTRICTIONS: A fund may not purchase a security if, as a result, more than
15% of its assets would be invested in illiquid securities.
WHEN-ISSUED AND FORWARD PURCHASE OR SALE TRANSACTIONS are trading practices
in which payment and delivery for the security take place at a later date
than is customary for that type of security. The price of the security
could change during this period.
CASH MANAGEMENT. A fund may invest in money market securities, in
repurchase agreements, and in a money market fund available only to
funds and accounts managed by FMR or its affiliates, whose goal is to
seek a high level of current income while maintaining a stable $1.00 share
price. A major change in interest rates or a default on the money market
fund's investments could cause its share price to change.
DIVERSIFICATION. Diversifying a fund's investment portfolio can reduce the
risks of investing. This may include limiting the amount of money invested
in any one issuer or, on a broader scale, in any one industry. A fund that
is not diversified may be more sensitive to changes in the market value of
a single issuer or industry.
RESTRICTIONS: Each fund is considered non-diversified. Generally, to meet
federal tax requirements at the close of each quarter, each fund does not
invest more than 25% of its total assets in any issuer and, with respect to
50% of total assets, does not invest more than 5% of its total assets in
any issuer. These limitations do not apply to U.S. Government securities
or to securities of other investment companies. A fund may not invest
more than 25% of its total assets in any one industry. Th i s
limitation does not apply to U.S. Government securities.
BORROWING. A fund may borrow from banks or from other funds advised by FMR,
or through reverse repurchase agreements. If a fund borrows money, its
share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is
paid off. If the fund makes additional investments while borrowings are
outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage.
RESTRICTIONS: Each fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency
purposes, but not in an amount exceeding 331/3% of its total assets.
LENDING. Lending securities to broker-dealers and institutions, including
Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. (FBSI), an affiliate of FMR, is a means
of earning income. This practice could result in a loss or a delay in
recovering a fund's securities. A fund may also lend money to other funds
advised by FMR.
RESTRICTIONS: Loans, in the aggregate, may not exceed 331/3% of a fund's
total assets.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS
Some of the policies and restrictions discussed on the preceding pages are
fundamental, that is, subject to change only by shareholder approval. The
following paragraphs restate all those that are fundamental. All policies
stated throughout this prospectus, other than those identified in the
following paragraphs, can be changed without shareholder approval.
GLOBAL BOND seeks high total investment return by investing principally in
debt securities issued anywhere in the world.
NEW MARKETS INCOME seeks high current income. As a secondary objective, the
fund seeks capital appreciation.
Each fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any one
industry.
Each fund may borrow only for temporary or emergency purposes, but not in
an amount exceeding 33% of its total assets.
Loans, in the aggregate, may not exceed 33% of a fund's total assets.
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES
Like all mutual funds, the funds pay fees related to their daily
operations. Expenses paid out of a fund's assets are reflected in its share
price or dividends; they are neither billed directly to shareholders nor
deducted from shareholder accounts.
Each fund pays a MANAGEMENT FEE to FMR for managing its investments and
business affairs. FMR in turn pays fees to affiliates who provide
assistance with these services. Each fund also pays OTHER EXPENSES, which
are explained on page .
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse the funds for management
fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to
be repaid by a fund if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the
end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be terminated
at any time without notice, can decrease a fund's expenses and boost its
performance.
MANAGEMENT FEE
The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is
calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, and
multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual
funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above .37%, and it drops as
total assets under management increase.
For December 1996, the group fee rate was 0.1425 %. The individual
fund fee rate is .55% for each fund. The total management fee rate for
fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 was .70% for Global Bond Fund and
.69% for New Markets Income Fund.
FMR HAS SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS with four affiliates: FMR U.K., FMR Far
East, FIJ (for New Markets Income only), and FIIA. FIIA in turn has a
sub-advisory agreement with FIIAL U.K. FMR U.K. focuses on issuers based in
Europe. FMR Far East focuses on issuers based in Asia and the Pacific
Basin. FIJ focuses on issuers based in Japan and elsewhere around the
world. FIIA focuses on issuers based in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand,
and Southeast Asia (other than Japan). FIIAL U.K. focuses on issuers based
in the United Kingdom and Europe.
The sub-advisers are compensated for providing investment research and
advice. FMR pays FMR U.K. and FMR Far East fees equal to 110% and 105%,
respectively, of the costs of providing these services. FMR pays FIJ and
FIIA 30% of its management fee associated with investments for which the
sub-adviser provided investment advice. FIIA pays FIIAL U.K. a fee equal to
110% of the cost of providing these services.
The sub-advisers may also provide investment management services. In
return, FMR pays FMR U.K., FMR Far East, FIJ, and FIIA a fee equal to 50%
of its management fee rate with respect to a fund's investments that the
sub-adviser manages on a discretionary basis. FIIA pays FIIAL U.K. a fee
equal to 110% of the cost of providing these services.
OTHER EXPENSES
While the management fee is a significant component of the funds' annual
operating costs, the funds have other expenses as well.
The funds contract with FSC to perform many transaction and accounting
functions. These services include processing shareholder transactions,
valuing each fund's investments, and handling securities loans. In the
fiscal year ended December 1996, Global Bond and New Markets Income paid
FSC fees equal to .41 % and .29 %, respectively, of average net
assets.
The funds also pay other expenses, such as legal, audit, and custodian
fees; proxy solicitation costs; and the compensation of trustees who are
not affiliated with Fidelity. A broker-dealer may use a portion of the
commissions paid by a fund to reduce the fund's custodian or transfer agent
fees.
Each fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan. These plans
recognize that FMR may use its resources, including management fees, to pay
expenses associated with the sale of fund shares. This may include payments
to third parties, such as banks or broker-dealers, that provide shareholder
support services or engage in the sale of the fund's shares. It is
important to note, however, that the funds do not pay FMR any separate fees
for this service.
For the fiscal year ended December 1996 the annual portfolio turnover rates
for Global Bond and New Markets Income were 91 % and 405 %,
respectively. These rates vary from year to year. High turnover rates
increase transaction costs and may increase taxable capital gains. FMR
considers these effects when evaluating the anticipated benefits of
short-term investing.
YOUR ACCOUNT
DOING BUSINESS WITH FIDELITY
Fidelity Investments was established in 1946 to manage one of America's
first mutual funds. Today, Fidelity is the largest mutual fund company in
the country, and is known as an innovative provider of high-quality
financial services to individuals and institutions.
In addition to its mutual fund business, the company operates one of
America's leading discount brokerage firms, FBSI. Fidelity is also a leader
in providing tax-sheltered retirement plans for individuals investing on
their own or through their employer.
FIDELITY FACTS
Fidelity offers the broadest
selection of mutual funds
in the world.
(solid bullet) Number of Fidelity mutual
funds: over 225
(solid bullet) Assets in Fidelity mutual
funds: over $ 432 billion
(solid bullet) Number of shareholder
accounts: over 29 million
(solid bullet) Number of investment
analysts and portfolio
managers: over 270
(checkmark)
Fidelity is committed to providing investors with practical information to
make investment decisions. Based in Boston, Fidelity provides customers
with complete service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through a network of
telephone service centers around the country.
To reach Fidelity for general information, call these numbers:
(small solid bullet) For mutual funds, 1-800-544-8888
(small solid bullet) For brokerage, 1-800-544-7272
If you would prefer to speak with a representative in person, Fidelity has
over 80 walk-in Investor Centers across the country.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS
You may set up an account directly in a fund or, if you own or intend to
purchase individual securities as part of your total investment portfolio,
you may consider investing in a fund through a brokerage account.
You may purchase or sell shares of the funds through an investment
professional, including a broker, who may charge you a transaction fee for
this service. If you invest through FBSI, another financial institution, or
an investment professional, read their program materials for any special
provisions, additional service features or fees that may apply to your
investment in a fund. Certain features of the fund, such as the minimum
initial or subsequent investment amounts, may be modified.
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are
listed in the table that follows.
The account guidelines that follow may not apply to certain retirement
accounts. If you are investing through a retirement account or if your
employer offers the funds through a retirement program, you may be subject
to additional fees. For more information, please refer to your program
materials, contact your employer, or call your retirement benefits number
or Fidelity directly, as appropriate.
WAYS TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT
INDIVIDUAL OR JOINT TENANT
FOR YOUR GENERAL INVESTMENT NEEDS
Individual accounts are owned by one person. Joint accounts can have two or
more owners (tenants).
RETIREMENT
TO SHELTER YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS FROM TAXES
Retirement plans allow individuals to shelter investment income and
capital gains from current taxes. In addition, contributions to these
accounts may be tax deductible. Retirement accounts require special
applications and typically have lower minimums.
(solid bullet) INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRAS) allow anyone of legal
age and under 70 with earned income to invest up to $2,000 per tax year.
Individuals can also invest in a spouse's IRA if the spouse has earned
income of less than $250.
(solid bullet) ROLLOVER IRAS retain special tax advantages for certain
distributions from employer-sponsored retirement plans.
(solid bullet) KEOGH OR CORPORATE PROFIT SHARING AND MONEY PURCHASE PENSION
PLANS allow self-employed individuals or small business owners (and their
employees) to make tax-deductible contributions for themselves and any
eligible employees up to $30,000 per year.
(solid bullet) SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (SEP-IRAS) provide small
business owners or those with self-employed income (and their eligible
employees) with many of the same advantages as a Keogh, but with fewer
administrative requirements.
(solid bullet) 403(B) CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS are available to employees of most
tax-exempt institutions, including schools, hospitals, and other charitable
organizations.
(solid bullet) 401(K) PROGRAMS allow employees of corporations of all sizes
to contribute a percentage of their wages on a tax-deferred basis. These
accounts need to be established by the trustee of the plan.
GIFTS OR TRANSFERS TO A MINOR (UGMA, UTMA)
TO INVEST FOR A CHILD'S EDUCATION OR OTHER FUTURE NEEDS
These custodial accounts provide a way to give money to a child and obtain
tax benefits. An individual can give up to $10,000 a year per child without
paying federal gift tax. Depending on state laws, you can set up a
custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or the
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA).
TRUST
FOR MONEY BEING INVESTED BY A TRUST
The trust must be established before an account can be opened.
BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
FOR INVESTMENT NEEDS OF CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR OTHER
GROUPS
Requires a special application.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
EACH FUND'S SHARE PRICE, called net asset value (NAV), is calculated every
business day. Each fund's shares are sold without a sales charge.
Shares are purchased at the next share price calculated after your
investment is received and accepted. Share price is normally calculated at
4 p.m. Eastern time.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO FIDELITY, complete and sign an account application and
mail it along with your check. You may also open your account in person or
by wire as described on page . If there is no application accompanying this
prospectus, call 1-800-544-8888.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE MONEY INVESTED IN A FIDELITY FUND, you can:
(small solid bullet) Mail in an application with a check, or
(small solid bullet) Open your account by exchanging from another Fidelity
fund.
IF YOU ARE INVESTING THROUGH A TAX-SHELTERED RETIREMENT PLAN, such as an
IRA, for the first time, you will need a special application. Retirement
investing also involves its own investment procedures. Call 1-800-544-8888
for more information and a retirement application.
If you buy shares by check or Fidelity Money Line(registered trademark),
and then sell those shares by any method other than by exchange to another
Fidelity fund, the payment may be delayed for up to seven business days to
ensure that your previous investment has cleared.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS
TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT $2,500
For Fidelity IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA
and Keogh accounts $500
TO ADD TO AN ACCOUNT $250
For Fidelity IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA
and Keogh accounts accounts $250
Through regular investment plans* $100
MINIMUM BALANCE $2,000
For Fidelity IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA
and Keogh accounts $500
* FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS, PLEASE REFER TO
"INVESTOR SERVICES," PAGE .
These minimums may vary for investments through Fidelity Portfolio Advisory
Services. There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent
investment minimums for certain retirement accounts funded through salary
reduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such
Fidelity retirement accounts. Refer to the program materials for
details.
YOUR ACCOUNT
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TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO ADD TO AN ACCOUNT
Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) (small solid bullet) Exchange from another (small solid bullet) Exchange from another
Fidelity fund account Fidelity fund account
with the same with the same
registration, including registration, including
name, address, and name, address, and
taxpayer ID number. taxpayer ID number.
(small solid bullet) Use Fidelity Money
Line to transfer from
your bank account. Call
before your first use to
verify that this service
is in place on your
account. Maximum
Money Line: $50,000.
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Mail (mail_graphic) (small solid bullet) Complete and sign the (small solid bullet) Make your check
application. Make your payable to the complete
check payable to the name of the fund.
complete name of the Indicate your fund
fund of your choice. account number on
Mail to the address your check and mail to
indicated on the the address printed on
application. your account statement.
(small solid bullet) Exchange by mail: call
1-800-544-6666 for
instructions.
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In Person (hand_graphic) (small solid bullet) Bring your application (small solid bullet) Bring your check to a
and check to a Fidelity Fidelity Investor Center.
Investor Center. Call Call 1-800-544-9797 for
1-800-544-9797 for the the center nearest you.
center nearest you.
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Wire (wire_graphic) (small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-7777 to (small solid bullet) Not available for
set up your account retirement accounts.
and to arrange a wire (small solid bullet) Wire to:
transaction. Not Bankers Trust
available for retirement Company,
accounts. Bank Routing
(small solid bullet) Wire within 24 hours to: #021001033,
Bankers Trust Account #00163053.
Company, Specify the complete
Bank Routing name of the fund and
#021001033, include your account
Account #00163053. number and your
Specify the complete name.
name of the fund and
include your new
account number and
your name.
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Account Builder. Sign
up for this service
when opening your
account, or call
1-800-544-6666 to add
it.
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HOW TO SELL SHARES
You can arrange to take money out of your fund account at any time by
selling (redeeming) some or all of your shares. Your shares will be sold at
the next share price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Share price is normally calculated at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
TO SELL SHARES IN A NON-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT, you may use any of the methods
described on these two pages.
TO SELL SHARES IN A FIDELITY RETIREMENT ACCOUNT, your request must be made
in writing, except for exchanges to other Fidelity funds, which can be
requested by phone or in writing. Call 1-800-544-6666 for a retirement
distribution form.
IF YOU ARE SELLING SOME BUT NOT ALL OF YOUR SHARES, leave at least
$2,000 worth of shares in the account to keep it open ($500 for retirement
accounts).
TO SELL SHARES BY BANK WIRE OR FIDELITY MONEY LINE, you will need to sign
up for these services in advance.
CERTAIN REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. It is designed to
protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing
and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
(small solid bullet) You wish to redeem more than $100,000 worth of shares,
(small solid bullet) Your account registration has changed within the last
30 days,
(small solid bullet) The check is being mailed to a different address than
the one on your account (record address),
(small solid bullet) The check is being made payable to someone other than
the account owner, or
(small solid bullet) The redemption proceeds are being transferred to a
Fidelity account with a different registration.
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker
(including Fidelity Investor Centers), dealer, credit union (if authorized
under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or
savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
SELLING SHARES IN WRITING
Write a "letter of instruction" with:
(small solid bullet) Your name,
(small solid bullet) The fund's name,
(small solid bullet) Your fund account number,
(small solid bullet) The dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed,
and
(small solid bullet) Any other applicable requirements listed in the table
that follows.
Unless otherwise instructed, Fidelity will send a check to the record
address. Deliver your letter to a Fidelity Investor Center, or mail it to:
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 660602
Dallas, TX 75266-0602
ACCOUNT TYPE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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IF YOU SELL SHARES OF NEW MARKETS INCOME AFTER HOLDING THEM LESS THAN 180 DAYS, THE
FUND WILL DEDUCT A REDEMPTION FEE EQUAL TO 1.00% OF THE VALUE OF THOSE SHARES.
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Phone 1-800-544-777 (phone_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) Maximum check request:
except retirement $100,000.
(small solid bullet) For Money Line transfers to
All account types your bank account; minimum:
$10; maximum: $100,000.
(small solid bullet) You may exchange to other
Fidelity funds if both
accounts are registered with
the same name(s), address,
and taxpayer ID number.
Mail or in Person (mail_graphic)(hand_graphic) Individual, Joint (small solid bullet) The letter of instruction must
Tenant, be signed by all persons
Sole Proprietorship required to sign for
, UGMA, UTMA transactions, exactly as their
Retirement account names appear on the
account.
(small solid bullet) The account owner should
Trust complete a retirement
distribution form. Call
1-800-544-6666 to request
one.
Business or (small solid bullet) The trustee must sign the
Organization letter indicating capacity as
trustee. If the trustee's name
is not in the account
registration, provide a copy of
the trust document certified
Executor, within the last 60 days.
Administrator, (small solid bullet) At least one person
Conservator, authorized by corporate
Guardian resolution to act on the
account must sign the letter.
(small solid bullet) Include a corporate
resolution with corporate seal
or a signature guarantee.
(small solid bullet) Call 1-800-544-6666 for
instructions.
Wire (wire_graphic) All account types (small solid bullet) You must sign up for the wire
except retirement feature before using it. To
verify that it is in place, call
1-800-544-6666. Minimum
wire: $5,000.
(small solid bullet) Your wire redemption request
must be received and
accepted by Fidelity before 4
p.m. Eastern time for money
to be wired on the next
business day.
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YOUR ACCOUNT
INVESTOR SERVICES
Fidelity provides a variety of services to help you manage your account.
INFORMATION SERVICES
FIDELITY'S TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVES are available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. Whenever you call, you can speak with someone equipped to provide
the information or service you need.
STATEMENTS AND REPORTS that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
(small solid bullet) Confirmation statements (after every transaction,
except reinvestments, that affects your account balance or your account
registration)
(small solid bullet) Account statements (quarterly)
(small solid bullet) Financial reports (every six months)
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and
prospectuses will be mailed to your household, even if you have more than
one account in the fund. Call 1-800-544-6666 if you need copies of
financial reports, prospectuses, or historical account information.
24-HOUR SERVICE
ACCOUNT ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-6666
ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS
1-800-544-7777
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1-800-544-8888
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
ASSISTANCE
1-800-544-4774
TOUCHTONE XPRESSSM
1-800-544-5555
AUTOMATED SERVICE
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TRANSACTION SERVICES
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. You may sell your fund shares and buy shares of other
Fidelity funds by telephone or in writing.
Note that exchanges out of a fund are limited to four per calendar year,
and that they may have tax consequences for you. For details on policies
and restrictions governing exchanges, including circumstances under which a
shareholder's exchange privilege may be suspended or revoked, see page .
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLANS let you set up periodic redemptions from your
account.
FIDELITY MONEY LINE(registered trademark) enables you to transfer money by
phone between your bank account and your fund account. Most transfers are
complete within three business days of your call.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
One easy way to pursue your financial goals is to invest money regularly.
Fidelity offers convenient services that let you transfer money into your
fund account, or between fund accounts, automatically. While regular
investment plans do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against
loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for
retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial
goals. Certain restrictions apply for retirement accounts. Call
1-800-544-6666 for more information.
REGULAR INVESTMENT PLANS
FIDELITY AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT BUILDERSM
TO MOVE MONEY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT TO A FIDELITY FUND
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$100 Monthly or (small solid bullet) For a new account, complete the
quarterly appropriate section on the fund
application.
(small solid bullet) For existing accounts, call
1-800-544-6666 for an application.
(small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
your investment, call 1-800-544-6666 at
least three business days prior to your
next scheduled investment date.
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DIRECT DEPOSIT
TO SEND ALL OR A PORTION OF YOUR PAYCHECK OR GOVERNMENT CHECK TO A FIDELITY
FUNDA
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$100 Every pay (small solid bullet) Check the appropriate box on the fund
period application, or call 1-800-544-6666 for an
authorization form.
(small solid bullet) Changes require a new authorization
form.
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FIDELITY AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
TO MOVE MONEY FROM A FIDELITY MONEY MARKET FUND TO ANOTHER FIDELITY FUND
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MINIMUM FREQUENCY SETTING UP OR CHANGING
$100 Monthly, (small solid bullet) To establish, call 1-800-544-6666 after
bimonthly, both accounts are opened.
quarterly, or (small solid bullet) To change the amount or frequency of
annually your investment, call 1-800-544-6666.
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A BECAUSE THEIR SHARE PRICES FLUCTUATE, THESE FUNDS MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE
CHOICES FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT OF YOUR ENTIRE CHECK.
SHAREHOLDER AND ACCOUNT POLICIES
DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, AND TAXES
Each fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and
capital gains to shareholders each year. Income dividends are declared
daily and paid monthly. Capital gains are normally distributed in December
and February.
DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to
receive your distributions. If the option you prefer is not listed on the
application, call 1-800-544-6666 for instructions. Each fund offers four
options:
1. REINVESTMENT OPTION. Your dividend and capital gain distributions will
be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If you do not
indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
2. INCOME-EARNED OPTION. Your capital gain distributions will be
automatically reinvested, but you will be sent a check for each dividend
distribution.
3. CASH OPTION. You will be sent a check for your dividend and capital gain
distributions.
4. DIRECTED DIVIDENDS(registered trademark) OPTION. Your dividend and
capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in another
identically registered Fidelity fund.
FOR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, all distributions are automatically reinvested.
When you are over 59 years old, you can receive distributions in cash.
Dividends will be reinvested at the fund's NAV on the last day of the
month. Capital gain distributions will be reinvested at the NAV as of the
date the fund deducts the distribution from its NAV. The mailing of
distribution checks will begin within seven days, or longer for a December
ex-dividend date.
UNDERSTANDING
DISTRIBUTIONS
As a fund shareholder, you
are entitled to your share of
the fund's net income and
gains on its investments. The
fund passes its earnings
along to its investors as
DISTRIBUTIONS.
Each fund earns interest from
its investments. These are
passed along as DIVIDEND
DISTRIBUTIONS. The fund may
realize capital gains if it sells
securities for a higher price
than it paid for them. These
are passed along as CAPITAL
GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS.
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TAXES
As with any investment, you should consider how your investment in a fund
will be taxed. If your account is not a tax-deferred retirement account,
you should be aware of these tax implications.
TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Distributions are subject to federal income tax,
and may also be subject to state or local taxes. If you live outside the
United States, your distributions could also be taxed by the country in
which you reside. Your distributions are taxable when they are paid,
whether you take them in cash or reinvest them. However, distributions
declared in December and paid in January are taxable as if they were paid
on December 31.
For federal tax purposes, each fund's income and short-term capital gain
distributions are taxed as dividends; long-term capital gain distributions
are taxed as long-term capital gains. Every January, Fidelity will send you
and the IRS a statement showing the taxable distributions paid to you in
the previous year.
TAXES ON TRANSACTIONS. Your redemptions - including exchanges to other
Fidelity funds - are subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain or loss
is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive
when you sell them.
Whenever you sell shares of a fund, Fidelity will send you a confirmation
statement showing how many shares you sold and at what price. You will also
receive a consolidated transaction statement every January. However, it is
up to you or your tax preparer to determine whether this sale resulted in a
capital gain and, if so, the amount of tax to be paid. Be sure to keep your
regular account statements; the information they contain will be essential
in calculating the amount of your capital gains.
"BUYING A DIVIDEND." If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet
distributed income or capital gains, you will pay the full price for the
shares and then receive a portion of the price back in the form of a
taxable distribution.
CURRENCY CONSIDERATIONS. If a fund's dividends exceed its taxable income in
any year, which is sometimes the result of currency-related losses, all or
a portion of the fund's dividends may be treated as a return of capital to
shareholders for tax purposes. To minimize the risk of a return of capital,
the funds may adjust their dividends to take currency fluctuations into
account, which may cause the dividends to vary. Any return of capital will
reduce the cost basis of your shares, which will result in a higher
reported capital gain or a lower reported capital loss when you sell your
shares. The statement you receive in January will specify if any
distributions included a return of capital.
EFFECT OF FOREIGN TAXES. Foreign governments may impose taxes on a fund and
its investments and these taxes generally will reduce the fund's
distributions. However, an offsetting tax credit or deduction may be
available to you. If so, your tax statement will show more taxable income
or capital gains than were actually distributed by the fund, but will also
show the amount of the available offsetting credit or deduction.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
THE FUNDS ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
is open. Fidelity normally calculates each fund's NAV as of the close of
business of the NYSE, normally 4 p.m. Eastern time.
EACH FUND'S NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV is computed by
adding the value of the fund's investments, cash, and other assets,
subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing the result by the number of
shares outstanding.
Each fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations.
Foreign securities are valued on the basis of quotations from the primary
market in which they are traded, and are translated from the local currency
into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which quotations are not
readily available are valued on the basis of amortized cost. This method
minimizes the effect of changes in a security's market value. In addition,
if quotations are not readily available, or if the values have been
materially affected by events occurring after the closing of a foreign
market, assets may be valued by a method that the Board of Trustees
believes accurately reflects fair value.
EACH FUND'S OFFERING PRICE (price to buy one share) and REDEMPTION PRICE
(price to sell one share) are its NAV.
WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR ACCOUNT APPLICATION, you will be asked to certify that
your Social Security or taxpayer identification number is correct and that
you are not subject to 31% backup withholding for failing to report income
to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require a fund to
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and redemptions.
YOU MAY INITIATE MANY TRANSACTIONS BY TELEPHONE. Fidelity may only be
liable for losses resulting from unauthorized transactions if it does not
follow reasonable procedures designed to verify the identity of the caller.
Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and
may also record calls. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation
statements immediately after you receive them. If you do not want the
ability to redeem and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for
instructions.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH FIDELITY BY PHONE (for example, during periods
of unusual market activity), consider placing your order by mail or by
visiting a Fidelity Investor Center.
EACH FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND THE OFFERING OF SHARES for a period
of time. Each fund also reserves the right to reject any specific purchase
order, including certain purchases by exchange. See "Exchange Restrictions"
on page . Purchase orders may be refused if, in FMR's opinion, they would
disrupt management of a fund.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO BUY SHARES, your order will be processed at the
next offering price calculated after your order is received and accepted.
Note the following:
(small solid bullet) All of your purchases must be made in U.S. dollars and
checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity does not accept cash.
(small solid bullet) When making a purchase with more than one check, each
check must have a value of at least $50.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to limit the number of
checks processed at one time.
(small solid bullet) If your check does not clear, your purchase will be
cancelled and you could be liable for any losses or fees a fund or its
transfer agent has incurred.
(small solid bullet) You begin to earn dividends as of the first business
day following the day of your purchase.
TO AVOID THE COLLECTION PERIOD associated with check and Money Line
purchases, consider buying shares by bank wire, U.S. Postal money order,
U.S. Treasury check, Federal Reserve check, or direct deposit instead.
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS that have entered into sales agreements with
FDC may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone,
with payment to follow no later than the time when a fund is priced on the
following business day. If payment is not received by that time, the
financial institution could be held liable for resulting fees or losses.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER TO SELL SHARES, your shares will be sold at the
next NAV calculated after your request is received and accepted. Note the
following:
(small solid bullet) Normally, redemption proceeds will be mailed to you on
the next business day, but if making immediate payment could adversely
affect a fund, it may take up to seven days to pay you.
(small solid bullet) Shares will earn dividends through the date of
redemption; however, shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will
continue to earn dividends until the next business day.
(small solid bullet) Fidelity Money Line redemptions generally will be
credited to your bank account on the second or third business day after
your phone call.
(small solid bullet) Each fund may hold payment on redemptions until it is
reasonably satisfied that investments made by check or Fidelity Money Line
have been collected, which can take up to seven business days.
(small solid bullet) Redemptions may be suspended or payment dates
postponed when the NYSE is closed (other than weekends or holidays), when
trading on the NYSE is restricted, or as permitted by the SEC.
THE REDEMPTION FEE for New Markets Income, if applicable, will be deducted
from the amount of your redemption. This fee is paid to the fund rather
than FMR, and it does not apply to shares that were acquired through
reinvestment of distributions. If shares you are redeeming were not all
held for the same length of time, those shares you held longest will be
redeemed first for purposes of determining whether the fee applies.
FIDELITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEDUCT AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE of $12.00
from accounts with a value of less than $2,500, subject to an annual
maximum charge of $24.00 per shareholder. It is expected that accounts
will be valued on the second Friday in November of each year. Accounts
opened after September 30 will not be subject to the fee for that year. The
fee, which is payable to the transfer agent, is designed to offset in part
the relatively higher costs of servicing smaller accounts. This fee will
not be deducted from Fidelity brokerage accounts, retirement accounts
(except non-prototype retirement accounts), accounts using regular
investment plans, or if total assets with Fidelity exceed $30,000.
Eligibility for the $30,000 waiver is de termined by aggregating Fidelity
accounts maintained by FSC or FBSI which are registered under the same
social security number or which list the same social security number
for the custodian of a Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act account.
IF YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE FALLS BELOW $2,000, you will be given 30
days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase
your balance, Fidelity reserves the right to close your account and send
the proceeds to you. Your shares will be redeemed at the NAV on the day
your account is closed.
FIDELITY MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR SPECIAL SERVICES, such as providing
historical account documents, that are beyond the normal scope of its
services.
FDC may, at its own expense, provide promotional incentives to qualified
recipients who support the sale of shares of the funds without
reimbursement from the funds. Qualified recipients are securities dealers
who have sold fund shares or others, including banks and other financial
institutions, under special arrangements in connection with FDC's sales
activities. In some instances, these incentives may be offered only to
certain institutions whose representatives provide services in connection
with the sale or expected sale of significant amounts of shares.
EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS
As a shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging shares of a fund for
shares of other Fidelity funds. However, you should note the following:
(small solid bullet) The fund you are exchanging into must be available for
sale in your state.
(small solid bullet) You may only exchange between accounts that are
registered in the same name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
(small solid bullet) Before exchanging into a fund, read its prospectus.
(small solid bullet) If you exchange into a fund with a sales charge, you
pay the percentage-point difference between that fund's sales charge and
any sales charge you have previously paid in connection with the shares you
are exchanging. For example, if you had already paid a sales charge of 2%
on your shares and you exchange them into a fund with a 3% sales charge,
you would pay an additional 1% sales charge.
(small solid bullet) Exchanges may have tax consequences for you.
(small solid bullet) Because excessive trading can hurt fund performance
and shareholders, each fund reserves the right to temporarily or
permanently terminate the exchange privilege of any investor who makes more
than four exchanges out of the fund per calendar year. Accounts under
common ownership or control, including accounts with the same taxpayer
identification number, will be counted together for purposes of the four
exchange limit.
(small solid bullet) The exchange limit may be modified for accounts in
certain institutional retirement plans to conform to plan exchange limits
and Department of Labor regulations. See your plan materials for further
information.
(small solid bullet) Each fund reserves the right to refuse exchange
purchases by any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be
unable to invest the money effectively in accordance with its investment
objective and policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely
affected.
(small solid bullet) Your exchanges may be restricted or refused if a fund
receives or anticipates simultaneous orders affecting significant portions
of the fund's assets. In particular, a pattern of exchanges that coincides
with a "market timing" strategy may be disruptive to a fund.
Although the funds will attempt to give you prior notice whenever they are
reasonably able to do so, they may impose these restrictions at any time.
The funds reserve the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege
in the future.
OTHER FUNDS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS, and may impose
administrative fees of up to $7.50 and redemption fees of up to 1.50% on
exchanges. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
APPENDIX
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE RATINGS OF CORPORATE BONDS:
Moody's ratings for obligations with an original remaining maturity in
excess of one year fall within nine categories. They range from Aaa
(highest quality) to C (lowest quality). Moody applies numerical modifiers
of 1, 2, or 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through B. The
modifier 1 indicates that the security ranks in the higher end of its
generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and
the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks on the lower end of its
generic rating category.
AAA - Bonds that are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to
as "gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an
exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various
protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized
are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such
issues.
AA - Bonds that are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally
known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because
margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or
fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may
be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat
larger than the Aaa securities.
A - Bonds that are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving
security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may
be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the
future.
BAA - Bonds that are rated Baa are considered as medium-grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest
payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain
protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable
over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment
characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.
BA - Bonds that are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of
interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well
safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of
position characterizes bonds in this class.
B - Bonds that are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance
of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
CAA - Bonds that are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to
principal or interest.
CA - Bonds that are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative
in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked
short-comings.
C - Bonds that are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds and issues
so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever
attaining any real investment standing.
DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS OF CORPORATE BONDS
Debt issues may be designated by Standard & Poor's as either investment
grade ("AAA" through "BBB") or speculative grade ("BB" through "D"). While
speculative grade debt will likely have some quality and protective
characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major
exposures to adverse conditions. Ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by
the addition of a plus sign (+) or minus sign (-) to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
AAA - Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's
to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is
extremely strong.
AA - Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the higher-rated issues only in small degree.
A - Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal,
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes
in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated
categories.
BBB - Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated
categories.
BB - Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt
that is assigned an actual or implied BBB- rating.
B - Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has
the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual
or implied BB or BB- rating.
CCC - Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default,
and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal.
In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, it is
not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The
CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied B or B- rating.
CC - Debt rated CC is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.
C - The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt
which is assigned an actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may
be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed but
debt service payments are continued.
CI - The rating CI is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is
being paid.
D - Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even
if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that
such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating will also
be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments
are jeopardized.
This prospectus is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.
FIDELITY'S INTERNATIONAL BOND FUNDS
FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND
FUNDS OF FIDELITY INVESTMENT TRUST
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 28, 1997
This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus but
should be read in conjunction with the funds' current Prospectus (dated
February 28, 1997). Please retain this document for future reference. The
funds' Annual Report s are separate documents supplied with this SAI .
To obtain a free additional copy of the Prospectus or
an Annual Report, please call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8888.
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Investment Policies and Limitations
Special Considerations Affecting Europe
Special Considerations Affecting Japan, the Pacific Basin, and Southeast Asia
Special Considerations Affecting Canada
Special Considerations Affecting Latin America
Special Considerations Affecting Africa
Portfolio Transactions
Valuation of Portfolio Securities
Performance
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information
Distributions and Taxes
FMR
Trustees and Officers
Management Contracts
Distribution and Service Plans
Contracts with FMR Affiliates
Description of the Trust
Financial Statements
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INVESTMENT ADVISER
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR)
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISERS
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.)
Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. (FMR Far East)
Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA)
Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited (FIIAL U.K.)
Fidelity Investments Japan Ltd. (FIJ) (New Markets Income only)
DISTRIBUTOR
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC)
TRANSFER AGENT
Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC)
ITL-ptb-0297
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS
The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the
Prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or
limitation states a maximum percentage of a fund's assets that may be
invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding
quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be
determined immediately after and as a result of the fund's acquisition of
such security or other asset. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values,
net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining
whether the investment complies with the fund's investment policies and
limitations.
The fund's fundamental investment policies and limitations cannot be
changed without approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting
securities" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the fund.
However, except for the fundamental investment limitations listed below the
investment policies and limitations described in this SAI are not
fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act);
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets (including the amount
borrowed), less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that
come to exceed 33 1/3% of the fund's total assets by reason of a decline in
net assets will be reduced within three business days to the extent
necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others (except to the extent that the
fund may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities);
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than obligations issued or
guaranteed by the government of the United States or its agencies or
instrumentalities, or by foreign governments or their political
subdivisions, or by supranational organizations) if, as a result, more than
25% of the fund's total assets (taken at current value) would be invested
in the securities of issuers having their principal business activities in
the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate (but this shall not prevent the fund from
investing in marketable securities issued by companies such as real estate
investment trusts which deal in real estate or interests therein and
participation interests in pools of real estate mortgage loans);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities); or
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements.
Investment limitation (2) is construed in conformity with the 1940 Act,
and, accordingly, "three business days" means three days exclusive of
Sundays and holidays.
THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter
M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund currently
intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by Subchapter
M.
(ii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless it
owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to
the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(iv) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(v) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 15% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
( vi ) The fund does not currently intend to lend assets other than
securities to other parties, except by (a) lending money (up to 7.5% of the
fund's net assets) to a registered investment company or portfolio for
which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) acquiring
loans, loan participations, or other forms of direct debt instruments and,
in connection therewith, assuming any associated unfunded commitments of
the sellers. (This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities or to repurchase agreements.)
For purposes of limitation (i), Subchapter M generally requires the fund to
invest no more than 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer
and to invest at least 50% of its total assets so that no more than 5% of
the fund's total assets are invested in securities of any one issuer.
However, Subchapter M allows unlimited investments in cash, cash items,
government securities (as defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other
investment companies. These tax requirements are generally applied at the
end of each quarter of the fund's taxable year.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE FUND MAY NOT:
(1) issue senior securities, except as permitted under the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
(2) borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or
emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not
exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less
liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed
this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
(3) underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the
fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities;
(4) purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 25% of the fund's total
assets would be invested in the securities of companies whose principal
business activities are in the same industry;
(5) purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership
of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund
from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or
securities of companies engaged in the real estate business);
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent
the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from
investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical
commodities); or
(7) lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33
1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this
limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase
agreements.
THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL AND MAY BE CHANGED
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
(i) In order to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter
M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund currently
intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by Subchapter
M.
(ii) The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless it
owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to
the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures
contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities
short.
(iii) The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin,
except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary
for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in
connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall
not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
(iv) The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered
investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as
investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with
any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for
purposes of fundamental investment limitation (2)). The fund will not
purchase any security while borrowings representing more than 5% of its
total assets are outstanding. The fund will not borrow from other funds
advised by FMR or its affiliates if total outstanding borrowings
immediately after such borrowing would exceed 15% of the fund's total
assets.
(v) The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a
result, more than 15% of its net assets would be invested in securities
that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or
contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or
disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices
at which they are valued.
( vi ) The fund does not currently intend to lend assets other than
securities to other parties, except by (a) lending money (up to 7.5% of the
fund's net assets) to a registered investment company or portfolio for
which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) acquiring
loans, loan participations, or other forms of direct debt instruments and,
in connection therewith, assuming any associated unfunded commitments of
the sellers. (This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt
securities or to repurchase agreements).
For purposes of limitation (i), Subchapter M generally requires the fund to
invest no more than 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer
and to invest at least 50% of its total assets so that no more than 5% of
the fund's total assets are invested in securities of any one issuer.
However, Subchapter M allows unlimited investments in cash, cash items,
government securities (as defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other
investment companies. These tax requirements are generally applied at the
end of each quarter of the fund's taxable year.
For the funds' limitations on futures and options transactions, see the
section entitled "Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions" on page
.
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of
instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in
pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks.
FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques
unless it believes that doing so will help the fund achieve its goal.
AFFILIATED BANK TRANSACTIONS. A fund may engage in transactions with
financial institutions that are, or may be considered to be, "affiliated
persons" of the fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940. These
transactions may include repurchase agreements with custodian banks;
short-term obligations of, and repurchase agreements with, the 50 largest
U.S. banks (measured by deposits); municipal securities; U.S. Government
securities with affiliated financial institutions that are primary dealers
in these securities; short-term currency transactions; and short-term
borrowings. In accordance with exemptive orders issued by the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Board of Trustees has established and
periodically reviews procedures applicable to transactions involving
affiliated financial institutions.
CLOSED-END INVESTMENT COMPANIES. Each fund may purchase the shares of
closed-end investment companies to facilitate investment in certain
countries. Shares of closed-end investment companies may trade at a premium
or a discount to their net asset value.
DELAYED-DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. Each fund may buy and sell securities on a
delayed-delivery or when-issued basis. These transactions involve a
commitment by a fund to purchase or sell specific securities at a
predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place after
the customary settlement period for that type of security. Typically, no
interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered. The
funds may receive fees for entering into delayed-delivery transactions.
When purchasing securities on a delayed-delivery basis, each fund assumes
the rights and risks of ownership, including the risk of price and yield
fluctuations. Because a fund is not required to pay for securities until
the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with
the fund's other investments. If a fund remains substantially fully
invested at a time when delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the
delayed-delivery purchases may result in a form of leverage. When
delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the fund will set aside
appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover its
purchase obligations. When a fund has sold a security on a delayed-delivery
basis, the fund does not participate in further gains or losses with
respect to the security. If the other party to a delayed-delivery
transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, the fund could miss
a favorable price or yield opportunity, or could suffer a loss.
Each fund may renegotiate delayed-delivery transactions after they are
entered into, and may sell underlying securities before they are delivered,
which may result in capital gains or losses.
EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN MARKETS. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and
securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may
involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S.
investments. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies and
of dividends and interest paid with respect to such securities will
fluctuate based on the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.
Foreign investments involve a risk of local political, economic, or social
instability, military action or unrest, or adverse diplomatic developments,
and may be affected by actions of foreign governments adverse to the
interests of U.S. investors. Such actions may include the possibility of
expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation,
restrictions on U.S. investment or on the ability to repatriate assets or
convert currency into U.S. dollars, or other government intervention. There
is no assurance that FMR will be able to anticipate these potential events
or counter their effects. These risks are magnified for investments in
developing countries, which may have relatively unstable governments,
economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade
a small number of securities.
Economies of particular countries or areas of the world may differ
favorably or unfavorably from the economy of the United States. Foreign
markets may offer less protection to investors than U.S. markets. It is
anticipated that in most cases the best available market for foreign
securities will be on an exchange or in over-the-counter markets located
outside of the United States. Foreign stock markets, while growing in
volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the
United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those
located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile than
securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Foreign security trading practices,
including those involving securities settlement where fund assets may be
released prior to receipt of payment, may result in increased risk in the
event of a failed trade or the insolvency of a foreign broker-dealer, and
may involve substantial delays. In addition, the costs of foreign
investing, including withholding taxes, brokerage commissions and custodial
costs, are generally higher than for U.S. investors. In general, there is
less overall governmental supervision and regulation of securities
exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States. It may
also be difficult to enforce legal rights in foreign countries. Foreign
issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and
financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to
those applicable to U.S. issuers.
Some foreign securities impose restrictions on transfer within the United
States or to U.S. persons. Although securities subject to such transfer
restrictions may be marketable abroad, they may be less liquid than foreign
securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions.
American Depositary Receipts (ADR's) as well as other "hybrid" forms of
ADRs including European Depositary Receipts (EDRs) and Global Depositary
Receipts (GDRs), are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a
foreign issuer. These certificates are issued by depository banks and
generally trade on an established market in the United States or elsewhere.
The underlying shares are held in trust by a custodian bank or similar
financial institution in the issuer's home country. The depository bank may
not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may
charge fees for various services, including forwarding dividends and
interest and corporate actions. ADRs are an alternative to directly
purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and
currencies. However, ADRs continue to be subject to many of the risks
associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks
include foreign exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks
of the underlying issuer's country.
Currently, the countries not considered to have emerging market economies
are as follows: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
States.
The risks of international investing may be intensified in the case of
investments in emerging markets or countries with limited or developing
capital markets. Security prices in emerging markets can be significantly
more volatile than in the more developed nations of the world, reflecting
the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and
economies. In particular, countries with emerging markets may have
relatively unstable governments, present the risk of nationalization of
businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership, or prohibitions of
repatriation of assets, and may have less protection of property rights
than more developed countries. The economies of countries with emerging
markets may be predominantly based on only a few industries, may be highly
vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer
from extreme and volatile debt burdens or inflation rates. Local securities
markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond
effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt
liquidation of substantial holdings difficult or impossible at times.
Securities of issuers located in countries with emerging markets may have
limited marketability and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price
movements.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. A fund may conduct foreign currency
transactions on a spot (i.e., cash) basis or forward basis (i.e. by
entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign
currencies ). Although foreign exchange dealers generally do not
charge a fee for such conversion s , they do realize a profit
based on the difference between the prices at which they are buying and
selling various currencies. Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign
currency at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should the
counterparty desire to resell that currency to the dealer.
Forward contracts are customized transactions that require a specific
amount of a currency to be delivered at a specific exchange rate on a
specific date or range of dates in the future. Forward contracts are
generally traded in an interbank market directly between currency traders
(usually large commercial banks) and their customers. The parties to a
forward contract may agree to offset or terminate the contract before its
maturity, or may hold the contract to maturity and complete the
contemplated currency exchange. A fund may use currency forward
contracts for any purpose consistent with its investment objective.
The following discussion summarizes the principal currency management
strategies involving forward contracts that could be used by a fund.
A fund may also use swap agreements, indexed securities, and options
and futures contracts relating to foreign currencies for the same purposes.
A "settlement hedge" or "transaction hedge" is designed to protect a
fund against an adverse change in foreign currency values between the date
a security is purchased or sold and the date on which payment is made or
received. Entering into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of the
amount of foreign currency involved in an underlying security transaction
for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars "locks in" the U.S. dollar price of the
security. Forward contracts to purchase or sell a foreign currency may also
be used by a fund in anticipation of future purchases or sales of
securities denominated in foreign currency, even if the specific
investments have not yet been selected by FMR.
A fund may also use forward contracts to hedge against a decline in the
value of existing investments denominated in foreign currency. For example,
if a fund owned securities denominated in pounds sterling, it could enter
into a forward contract to sell pounds sterling in return for U.S. dollars
to hedge against possible declines in the pound's value. Such a hedge,
sometimes referred to as a "position hedge," would tend to offset both
positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes
in security values caused by other factors. A fund could also hedge the
position by selling another currency expected to perform similarly to the
pound sterling. This type of hedge, sometimes referred to as a "proxy
hedge," could offer advantages in terms of cost, yield, or efficiency, but
generally would not hedge currency exposure as effectively as a
direct hedge into U.S. dollars. Proxy hedges may result in losses if
the currency used to hedge does not perform similarly to the currency in
which the hedged securities are denominated.
A fund may enter into forward contracts to shift its investment
exposure from one currency into another. This may include shifting exposure
from U.S. dollars to a foreign currency, or from one foreign currency to
another foreign currency. This type of strategy, sometimes known as a
"cross-hedge," will tend to reduce or eliminate exposure to the currency
that is sold, and increase exposure to the currency that is purchased, much
as if a fund had sold a security denominated in one currency and
purchased an equivalent security denominated in another. Cross-hedges
protect against losses resulting from a decline in the hedged currency, but
will cause a fund to assume the risk of fluctuations in the value of
the currency it purchases.
Under certain conditions, SEC guidelines require mutual funds to set aside
appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover
currency forward contracts. As required by SEC guidelines, a fund
will segregate assets to cover currency forward contracts, if any, whose
purpose is essentially speculative. A fund will not segregate assets
to cover forward contracts entered into for hedging purposes, including
settlement hedges, position hedges, and proxy hedges.
Successful use of currency management strategies will depend on FMR's skill
in analyzing currency values. Currency management strategies may
substantially change a fund's investment exposure to changes in currency
exchange rates and could result in losses to a fund if currencies do
not perform as FMR anticipates. For example, if a currency's value rose at
a time when FMR had hedged a fund by selling that currency in exchange for
dollars, a fund would not participate in the currency's
appreciation. If FMR hedges currency exposure through proxy hedges, a fund
could realize currency losses from both the hedge and the security
position if the two currencies do not move in tandem. Similarly, if FMR
increases a fund's exposure to a foreign currency and that
currency's value declines, a fund will realize a loss. There is no
assurance that FMR's use of currency management strategies will be
advantageous to a fund or that it will hedge at appropriate
time s .
FOREIGN REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Foreign repurchase agreements may include
agreements to purchase and sell foreign securities in exchange for fixed
U.S. dollar amounts, or in exchange for specified amounts of foreign
currency. Unlike typical U.S. repurchase agreements, foreign repurchase
agreements may not be fully collateralized at all times. The value of a
security purchased by a fund may be more or less than the price at which
the counterparty has agreed to repurchase the security. In the event of
default by the counterparty, the fund may suffer a loss if the value of the
security purchased is less than the agreed-upon repurchase price, or if the
fund is unable to successfully assert a claim to the collateral under
foreign laws. As a result, foreign repurchase agreements may involve higher
credit risks than repurchase agreements in U.S. markets, as well as risks
associated with currency fluctuations. In addition, as with other emerging
market investments, repurchase agreements with counterparties located in
emerging markets or relating to emerging markets may involve issuers or
counterparties with lower credit ratings than typical U.S. repurchase
agreements.
FUNDS' RIGHTS AS A SHAREHOLDER. The funds do not intend to direct or
administer the day-to-day operations of any company. Each fund, however,
may exercise its rights as a shareholder and may communicate its views on
important matters of policy to management, the Board of Directors, and
shareholders of a company when FMR determines that such matters could have
a significant effect on the value of the fund's investment in the company.
The activities that a fund may engage in, either individually or in
conjunction with others, may include, among others, supporting or opposing
proposed changes in a company's corporate structure or business activities;
seeking changes in a company's directors or management; seeking changes in
a company's direction or policies; seeking the sale or reorganization of
the company or a portion of its assets; or supporting or opposing third
party takeover efforts. This area of corporate activity is increasingly
prone to litigation and it is possible that a fund could be involved in
lawsuits related to such activities. FMR will monitor such activities with
a view to mitigating, to the extent possible, the risk of litigation
against a fund and the risk of actual liability if a fund is involved in
litigation. No guarantee can be made, however, that litigation against a
fund will not be undertaken or liabilities incurred.
FUTURES AND OPTIONS. The following sections pertain to futures and options:
Asset Coverage for Futures and Options Positions, Combined Positions,
Correlation of Price Changes, Futures Contracts, Futures Margin Payments,
Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions, Liquidity of Options and
Futures Contracts, Options and Futures Relating to Foreign Currencies, OTC
Options, Purchasing Put and Call Options, and Writing Put and Call Options.
ASSET COVERAGE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS POSITIONS. The funds will comply
with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to coverage of options and futures strategies by mutual funds, and
if the guidelines so require will set aside appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account in the amount prescribed. Securities held in a
segregated account cannot be sold while the futures or option strategy is
outstanding, unless they are replaced with other suitable assets. As a
result, there is a possibility that segregation of a large percentage of a
fund's assets could impede portfolio management or the fund's ability to
meet redemption requests or other current obligations.
COMBINED POSITIONS. A fund may purchase and write options in combination
with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts, to
adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For
example, a fund may purchase a put option and write a call option on the
same underlying instrument, in order to construct a combined position whose
risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract.
Another possible combined position would involve writing a call option at
one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order to
reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial
price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades,
they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open
and close out.
CORRELATION OF PRICE CHANGES. Because there are a limited number of types
of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the
standardized contracts available will not match a fund's current or
anticipated investments exactly. The funds may invest in options and
futures contracts based on securities with different issuers, maturities,
or other characteristics from the securities in which they typically
invest, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not
track the performance of a fund's other investments.
Options and futures prices can also diverge from the prices of their
underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match a fund's
investments well. Options and futures prices are affected by such factors
as current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility
of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of
the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect
correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options
and futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences
in how options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of
daily price fluctuation limits or trading halts. A fund may purchase or
sell options and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the
securities it wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to
compensate for differences in volatility between the contract and the
securities, although this may not be successful in all cases. If price
changes in a fund's options or futures positions are poorly correlated with
its other investments, the positions may fail to produce anticipated gains
or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other investments.
FUTURES CONTRACTS. When a fund purchases a futures contract, it agrees to
purchase a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. When
a fund sells a futures contract, it agrees to sell the underlying
instrument at a specified future date. The price at which the purchase and
sale will take place is fixed when the fund enters into the contract.
Futures can be held until their delivery dates, or can be closed out before
then if a liquid secondary market is available.
The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem
with the value of its underlying instrument. Therefore, purchasing futures
contracts will tend to increase a fund's exposure to positive and negative
price fluctuations in the underlying instrument, much as if it had
purchased the underlying instrument directly. When a fund sells a futures
contract, by contrast, the value of its futures position will tend to move
in a direction contrary to the market. Selling futures contracts,
therefore, will tend to offset both positive and negative market price
changes, much as if the underlying instrument had been sold.
FUTURES MARGIN PAYMENTS. The purchaser or seller of a futures contract is
not required to deliver or pay for the underlying instrument unless the
contract is held until the delivery date. However, both the purchaser and
seller are required to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker,
known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), when the contract is entered
into. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the
contract's value. If the value of either party's position declines, that
party will be required to make additional "variation margin" payments to
settle the change in value on a daily basis. The party that has a gain may
be entitled to receive all or a portion of this amount. Initial and
variation margin payments do not constitute purchasing securities on margin
for purposes of a fund's investment limitations. In the event of the
bankruptcy of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a fund, the fund may be
entitled to return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount
received by the FCM's other customers, potentially resulting in losses to
the fund.
LIMITATIONS ON FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS. Each fund has filed a
notice of eligibility for exclusion from the definition of the term
"commodity pool operator" with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
(CFTC) and the National Futures Association, which regulate trading in the
futures markets The funds intend to comply with Rule 4.5 under the
Commodity Exchange Act, which limits the extent to which the funds can
commit assets to initial margin deposits and option premiums.
In addition, each fund will not: (a) sell futures contracts, purchase put
options, or write call options if, as a result, more than 25% of the fund's
total assets would be hedged with futures and options under normal
conditions; (b) purchase futures contracts or write put options if, as a
result, the fund's total obligations upon settlement or exercise of
purchased futures contracts and written put options would exceed 25% of its
total assets; or (c) purchase call options if, as a result, the current
value of option premiums for call options purchased by the fund would
exceed 5% of the fund's total assets. These limitations do not apply to
options attached to or acquired or traded together with their underlying
securities, and do not apply to securities that incorporate features
similar to options.
The above limitations on the funds' investments in futures contracts and
options, and the funds' policies regarding futures contracts and options
discussed elsewhere in this SAI, may be changed as regulatory agencies
permit.
LIQUIDITY OF OPTIONS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS. There is no assurance a liquid
secondary market will exist for any particular options or futures contract
at any particular time. Options may have relatively low trading volume and
liquidity if their strike prices are not close to the underlying
instrument's current price. In addition, exchanges may establish daily
price fluctuation limits for options and futures contracts, and may halt
trading if a contract's price moves upward or downward more than the limit
in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation limit
is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible for a fund to
enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the secondary
market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or
otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions,
and potentially could require a fund to continue to hold a position until
delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, a
fund's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures
positions could also be impaired.
OPTIONS AND FUTURES RELATING TO FOREIGN CURRENCIES. Currency futures
contracts are similar to forward currency exchange contracts, except that
they are traded on exchanges (and have margin requirements) and are
standardized as to contract size and delivery date. Most currency futures
contracts call for payment or delivery in U.S. dollars. The underlying
instrument of a currency option may be a foreign currency, which generally
is purchased or delivered in exchange for U.S. dollars, or may be a futures
contract. The purchaser of a currency call obtains the right to purchase
the underlying currency, and the purchaser of a currency put obtains the
right to sell the underlying currency.
The uses and risks of currency options and futures are similar to options
and futures relating to securities or indices, as discussed above. The
funds may purchase and sell currency futures and may purchase and write
currency options to increase or decrease their exposure to different
foreign currencies. A fund may also purchase and write currency options in
conjunction with each other or with currency futures or forward contracts.
Currency futures and options values can be expected to correlate with
exchange rates, but may not reflect other factors that affect the value of
a fund's investments. A currency hedge, for example, should protect a
Yen-denominated security from a decline in the Yen, but will not protect a
fund against a price decline resulting from deterioration in the issuer's
creditworthiness. Because the value of a fund's foreign-denominated
investments changes in response to many factors other than exchange rates,
it may not be possible to match the amount of currency options and futures
to the value of the fund's investments exactly over time.
OTC OPTIONS. Unlike exchange-traded options, which are standardized with
respect to the underlying instrument, expiration date, contract size, and
strike price, the terms of over-the-counter (OTC) options (options not
traded on exchanges) generally are established through negotiation with the
other party to the option contract. While this type of arrangement allows
the funds greater flexibility to tailor an option to its needs, OTC options
generally involve greater credit risk than exchange-traded options, which
are guaranteed by the clearing organization of the exchanges where they are
traded.
PURCHASING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. By purchasing a put option, a fund obtains
the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option's underlying
instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the fund pays
the current market price for the option (known as the option premium).
Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific
securities, indices of securities prices, and futures contracts. The fund
may terminate its position in a put option it has purchased by allowing it
to expire or by exercising the option. If the option is allowed to expire,
the fund will lose the entire premium it paid. If the fund exercises the
option, it completes the sale of the underlying instrument at the strike
price. A fund may also terminate a put option position by closing it out in
the secondary market at its current price, if a liquid secondary market
exists.
The buyer of a typical put option can expect to realize a gain if security
prices fall substantially. However, if the underlying instrument's price
does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put
buyer can expect to suffer a loss (limited to the amount of the premium
paid, plus related transaction costs).
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put
options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to
purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's
strike price. A call buyer typically attempts to participate in potential
price increases of the underlying instrument with risk limited to the cost
of the option if security prices fall. At the same time, the buyer can
expect to suffer a loss if security prices do not rise sufficiently to
offset the cost of the option.
WRITING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. When a fund writes a put option, it takes the
opposite side of the transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for
receipt of the premium, the fund assumes the obligation to pay the strike
price for the option's underlying instrument if the other party to the
option chooses to exercise it. When writing an option on a futures
contract, the fund will be required to make margin payments to an FCM as
described above for futures contracts. A fund may seek to terminate its
position in a put option it writes before exercise by closing out the
option in the secondary market at its current price. If the secondary
market is not liquid for a put option the fund has written, however, the
fund must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option
is outstanding, regardless of price changes, and must continue to set aside
assets to cover its position.
If security prices rise, a put writer would generally expect to profit,
although its gain would be limited to the amount of the premium it
received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely that
the writer will also profit, because it should be able to close out the
option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the put writer would
expect to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss from
purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because the premium
received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the decline.
Writing a call option obligates a fund to sell or deliver the option's
underlying instrument, in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the
option. The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of
writing put options, except that writing calls generally is a profitable
strategy if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option
premium, a call writer mitigates the effects of a price decline. At the
same time, because a call writer must be prepared to deliver the underlying
instrument in return for the strike price, even if its current value is
greater, a call writer gives up some ability to participate in security
price increases.
ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS are investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in
the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they
are valued. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, FMR determines
the liquidity of a fund's investments and, through reports from FMR, the
Board monitors investments in illiquid instruments. In determining the
liquidity of a fund's investments, FMR may consider various factors,
including (1) the frequency of trades and quotations, (2) the number of
dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer
undertakings to make a market, (4) the nature of the security (including
any demand or tender features), and (5) the nature of the marketplace for
trades (including the ability to assign or offset the fund's rights and
obligations relating to the investment).
Investments currently considered by a fund to be illiquid include
repurchase agreements not entitling the holder to payment of principal and
interest within seven days, non-government stripped fixed-rate
mortgage-backed securities, and over-the-counter options. Also, FMR may
determine some restricted securities, government-stripped fixed-rate
mortgage-backed securities, loans and other direct debt instruments,
emerging market securities, and swap agreements to be illiquid. However,
with respect to over-the-counter options a fund writes, all or a portion of
the value of the underlying instrument may be illiquid depending on the
assets held to cover the option and the nature and terms of any agreement
the fund may have to close out the option before expiration.
In the absence of market quotations, illiquid investments are priced at
fair value as determined in good faith by a committee appointed by the
Board of Trustees. If through a change in values, net assets, or other
circumstances, a fund were in a position where more than 15% of its net
assets was invested in illiquid securities, it would seek to take
appropriate steps to protect liquidity.
INDEXED SECURITIES. Each fund may purchase securities whose prices are
indexed to the prices of other securities, securities indices, currencies,
precious metals or other commodities, or other financial indicators.
Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt securities or
deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined by reference
to a specific instrument or statistic. Gold-indexed securities, for
example, typically provide for a maturity value that depends on the price
of gold, resulting in a security whose price tends to rise and fall
together with gold prices. Currency-indexed securities typically are
short-term to intermediate-term debt securities whose maturity values or
interest rates are determined by reference to the values of one or more
specified foreign currencies, and may offer higher yields than U.S.
dollar-denominated securities of equivalent issuers. Currency-indexed
securities may be positively or negatively indexed; that is, their maturity
value may increase when the specified currency value increases, resulting
in a security that performs similarly to a foreign-denominated instrument,
or their maturity value may decline when foreign currencies increase,
resulting in a security whose price characteristics are similar to a put on
the underlying currency. Currency-indexed securities may also have prices
that depend on the values of a number of different foreign currencies
relative to each other.
The performance of indexed securities depends to a great extent on the
performance of the security, currency, or other instrument to which they
are indexed, and may also be influenced by interest rate changes in the
United States and abroad. At the same time, indexed securities are subject
to the credit risks associated with the issuer of the security, and their
values may decline substantially if the issuer's creditworthiness
deteriorates. Recent issuers of indexed securities have included banks,
corporations, and certain U.S. Government agencies. Indexed securities may
be more volatile than the underlying instruments.
INTERFUND BORROWING AND LENDING PROGRAM. Pursuant to an exemptive order
issued by the SEC, each fund has received permission to lend money to, and
borrow from, other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates. Interfund loans
and borrowings normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum duration
of seven days. Loans may be called on one day's notice. A fund will lend
through the program only when the returns are higher than those available
from an investment in repurchase agreements, and will borrow through the
program only when the costs are equal to or lower than the cost of bank
loans. A fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if
an interfund loan is called or not renewed. Any delay in repayment to a
lending fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional
borrowing costs.
ISSUER LOCATION. FMR determines where an issuer or its principal business
activities are located by looking at such factors as its country of
organization, the primary trading market for its securities, and the
location of its assets, personnel, sales, and earnings. The issuer of a
security is considered to be located in a particular country if (1) the
security is issued or guaranteed by the government of the country or any of
its agencies, political subdivisions, or instrumentalities; (2) the
security has its primary trading market in that country; or (3) the issuer
is organized under the laws of that country, derives at least 50% of its
revenues or profits from goods sold, investments made, or services
performed in the country, or has at least 50% of its assets located in the
country.
LOANS AND OTHER DIRECT DEBT INSTRUMENTS. Direct debt instruments are
interests in amounts owed by a corporate, governmental, or other borrower
to lenders or lending syndicates (loans and loan participations), to
suppliers of goods or services (trade claims or other receivables), or to
other parties. Direct debt instruments are subject to each fund's policies
regarding the quality of debt securities.
Purchasers of loans and other forms of direct indebtedness depend primarily
upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of principal and
interest. Direct debt instruments may not be rated by any nationally
recognized rating service. If a fund does not receive scheduled interest or
principal payments on such indebtedness, the fund's share price and yield
could be adversely affected. Loans that are fully secured offer a fund more
protections than an unsecured loan in the event of non-payment of scheduled
interest or principal. However, there is no assurance that the liquidation
of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the borrower's obligation,
or that the collateral could be liquidated. Indebtedness of borrowers whose
creditworthiness is poor involves substantially greater risks and may be
highly speculative. Borrowers that are in bankruptcy or restructuring may
never pay off their indebtedness, or may pay only a small fraction of the
amount owed. Direct indebtedness of developing countries also involves a
risk that the governmental entities responsible for the repayment of the
debt may be unable, or unwilling, to pay interest and repay principal when
due.
Investments in loans through direct assignment of a financial institution's
interests with respect to a loan may involve additional risks to a fund.
For example, if a loan is foreclosed, the fund could become part owner of
any collateral, and would bear the costs and liabilities associated with
owning and disposing of the collateral. In addition, it is conceivable that
under emerging legal theories of lender liability, the fund could be held
liable as a co-lender. Direct debt instruments may also involve a risk of
insolvency of the lending bank or other intermediary. Direct debt
instruments that are not in the form of securities may offer less legal
protection to a fund in the event of fraud or misrepresentation. In the
absence of definitive regulatory guidance, each fund relies on FMR's
research in an attempt to avoid situations where fraud or misrepresentation
could adversely affect the fund.
A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that
acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan,
as specified in the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or
other indebtedness, each fund has direct recourse against the borrower, it
may have to rely on the agent to apply appropriate credit remedies against
a borrower. If assets held by the agent for the benefit of a fund were
determined to be subject to the claims of the agent's general creditors,
the fund might incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment on the
loan or loan participation and could suffer a loss of principal or
interest.
Direct indebtedness purchased by each fund may include letters of credit,
revolving credit facilities, or other standby financing commitments
obligating the fund to pay additional cash on demand. These commitments may
have the effect of requiring the fund to increase its investment in a
borrower at a time when it would not otherwise have done so, even if the
borrower's condition makes it unlikely that the amount will ever be repaid.
Each fund will set aside appropriate liquid assets in a segregated
custodial account to cover its potential obligations under standby
financing commitments.
Each fund limits the amount of total assets that it will invest in any one
issuer or in issuers within the same industry (see limitations (see
limitations (i) and (4). For purposes of these limitations, each fund
generally will treat the borrower as the "issuer" of indebtedness held by
the fund. In the case of loan participations where a bank or other lending
institution serves as financial intermediary between each fund and the
borrower, if the participation does not shift to the fund the direct
debtor-creditor relationship with the borrower, SEC interpretations require
the fund, in appropriate circumstances, to treat both the lending bank or
other lending institution and the borrower as "issuers" for these purposes.
Treating a financial intermediary as an issuer of indebtedness may restrict
a fund's ability to invest in indebtedness related to a single financial
intermediary, or a group of intermediaries engaged in the same industry,
even if the underlying borrowers represent many different companies and
industries.
LOWER-QUALITY DEBT SECURITIES. While the market for high-yield corporate
debt securities has been in existence for many years and has weathered
previous economic downturns, the 1980s brought a dramatic increase in the
use of such securities to fund highly leveraged corporate acquisitions and
restructurings. Past experience may not provide an accurate indication of
the future performance of the high-yield bond market, especially during
periods of economic recession.
The market for lower-quality debt securities may be thinner and less active
than that for higher-quality debt securities, which can adversely affect
the prices at which the former are sold. If market quotations are not
available, lower-quality debt securities will be valued in accordance with
procedures established by the Board of Trustees, including the use of
outside pricing services. Judgment plays a greater role in valuing
high-yield corporate debt securities than is the case for securities for
which more external sources for quotations and last-sale information are
available. Adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions may affect
the ability of outside pricing services to value lower-quality debt
securities and a fund's ability to dispose of these securities.
Since the risk of default is higher for lower-quality debt securities,
FMR's research and credit analysis are an especially important part of
managing securities of this type held by a fund. In considering investments
for the fund, FMR will attempt to identify those issuers of high-yielding
securities whose financial condition is adequate to meet future
obligations, has improved, or is expected to improve in the future. FMR's
analysis focuses on relative values based on such factors as interest or
dividend coverage, asset coverage, earnings prospects, and the experience
and managerial strength of the issuer.
Each fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to
pursue litigation or otherwise to exercise its rights as a security holder
to seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this
to be in the best interest of the fund's shareholders.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. The funds may purchase mortgage-backed
securities issued by government and non-government entities such as banks,
mortgage lenders, or other financial institutions. A mortgage-backed
security is an obligation of the issuer backed by a mortgage or pool of
mortgages or a direct interest in an underlying pool of mortgages. Some
mortgage-backed securities, such as collateralized mortgage obligations or
CMOs, make payments of both principal and interest at a variety of
intervals; others make semiannual interest payments at a predetermined rate
and repay principal at maturity (like a typical bond). Mortgage-backed
securities are based on different types of mortgages including those on
commercial real estate or residential properties. Other types of
mortgage-backed securities will likely be developed in the future, and the
funds may invest in them if FMR determines they are consistent with the
funds' investment objective and policies.
The value of mortgage-backed securities may change due to shifts in the
market's perception of issuers. In addition, regulatory or tax changes may
adversely affect the mortgage securities market as a whole. Non-government
mortgage-backed securities may offer higher yields than those issued by
government entities, but also may be subject to greater price changes than
government issues. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment
risk. Prepayment, which occurs when unscheduled or early payments are made
on the underlying mortgages, may shorten the effective maturities of these
securities and may lower their total returns.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases a
security and simultaneously commits to sell that security back to the
original seller at an agreed-upon price. The resale price reflects the
purchase price plus an agreed-upon incremental amount which is unrelated to
the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. To protect the fund
from the risk that the original seller will not fulfill its obligation, the
securities are held in an account of the fund at a bank, marked-to-market
daily, and maintained at a value at least equal to the sale price plus the
accrued incremental amount. While it does not presently appear possible to
eliminate all risks from these transactions (particularly the possibility
that the value of the underlying security will be less than the resale
price, as well as delays and costs to a fund in connection with bankruptcy
proceedings), it is each fund's current policy to engage in repurchase
agreement transactions with parties whose creditworthiness has been
reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR.
RESTRICTED SECURITIES generally can be sold in privately negotiated
transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, or in a registered public offering. Where
registration is required, a fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the
registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time
it decides to seek registration and the time it may be permitted to sell a
security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a
period, adverse market conditions were to develop, a fund might obtain a
less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of
the security.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund
sells a portfolio instrument to another party, such as a bank or
broker-dealer, in return for cash and agrees to repurchase the instrument
at a particular price and time. While a reverse repurchase agreement is
outstanding, the fund will maintain appropriate liquid assets in a
segregated custodial account to cover its obligation under the agreement. A
fund will enter into reverse repurchase agreements only with parties whose
creditworthiness has been found satisfactory by FMR. Such transactions may
increase fluctuations in the market value of the fund's assets and may be
viewed as a form of leverage.
SECURITIES LENDING. A fund may lend securities to parties such as
broker-dealers or institutional investors, including Fidelity Brokerage
Services, Inc. (FBSI). FBSI is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and
a subsidiary of FMR Corp.
Securities lending allows a fund to retain ownership of the securities
loaned and, at the same time, to earn additional income. Since there may be
delays in the recovery of loaned securities, or even a loss of rights in
collateral supplied should the borrower fail financially, loans will be
made only to parties deemed by FMR to be of good standing. Furthermore,
they will only be made if, in FMR's judgment, the consideration to be
earned from such loans would justify the risk.
FMR understands that it is the current view of the SEC Staff that a fund
may engage in loan transactions only under the following conditions: (1)
the fund must receive 100% collateral in the form of cash or cash
equivalents (e.g., U.S. Treasury bills or notes) from the borrower; (2) the
borrower must increase the collateral whenever the market value of the
securities loaned (determined on a daily basis) rises above the value of
the collateral; (3) after giving notice, the fund must be able to terminate
the loan at any time; (4) the fund must receive reasonable interest on the
loan or a flat fee from the borrower, as well as amounts equivalent to any
dividends, interest, or other distributions on the securities loaned and to
any increase in market value; (5) the fund may pay only reasonable
custodian fees in connection with the loan; and (6) the Board of Trustees
must be able to vote proxies on the securities loaned, either by
terminating the loan or by entering into an alternative arrangement with
the borrower.
Cash received through loan transactions may be invested in any security in
which a fund is authorized to invest. Investing this cash subjects that
investment, as well as the security loaned, to market forces (i.e., capital
appreciation or depreciation).
SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS. Each fund may purchase sovereign debt
instruments issued or guaranteed by foreign governments or their agencies,
including debt of Latin American nations or other developing countries.
Sovereign debt may be in the form of conventional securities or other types
of debt instruments such as loans or loan participations. Sovereign debt of
developing countries may involve a high degree of risk, and may be in
default or present the risk of default. Governmental entities responsible
for repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal and
interest when due, and may require renegotiation or rescheduling of debt
payments. In addition, prospects for repayment of principal and interest
may depend on political as well as economic factors.
STRIPPED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES are created when a U.S. government
agency or a financial institution separates the interest and principal
components of a mortgage-backed security and sells them as individual
securities. The holder of the "principal-only" security (PO) receives the
principal payments made by the underlying mortgage-backed security, while
the holder of the "interest-only" security (IO) receives interest payments
from the same underlying security.
The prices of stripped mortgage-backed securities may be particularly
affected by changes in interest rates. As interest rates fall, prepayment
rates tend to increase, which tends to reduce prices of IOs and increase
prices of POs. Rising interest rates can have the opposite effect.
SWAP AGREEMENTS. Swap agreements can be individually negotiated and
structured to include exposure to a variety of different types of
investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap
agreements may increase or decrease a fund's exposure to long- or
short-term interest rates ( in the United States or abroad), foreign
currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing rates, or other
factors such as security prices or inflation rates. Swap agreements can
take many different forms and are known by a variety of names. A fund is
not limited to any particular form of swap agreement if FMR determines it
is consistent with the fund's investment objective and policies.
In a typical cap or floor agreement, one party agrees to make payments only
under specified circumstances, usually in return for payment of a fee by
the other party. For example, the buyer of an interest rate cap obtains the
right to receive payments to the extent that a specified interest rate
exceeds an agreed-upon level, while the seller of an interest rate floor is
obligated to make payments to the extent that a specified interest rate
falls below an agreed-upon level. An interest rate collar combines elements
of buying a cap and selling a floor.
Swap agreements will tend to shift a fund's investment exposure from one
type of investment to another. For example, if the fund agreed to exchange
payments in dollars for payments in foreign currency, the swap agreement
would tend to decrease the fund's exposure to U.S. interest rates and
increase its exposure to foreign currency and interest rates. Caps and
floors have an effect similar to buying or writing options. Depending on
how they are used, swap agreements may increase or decrease the overall
volatility of a fund's investments and its share price and yield.
The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the
change in the specific interest rate, currency, or other factors that
determine the amounts of payments due to and from a fund. If a swap
agreement calls for payments by the fund, the fund must be prepared to make
such payments when due. In addition, if the counterparty's creditworthiness
declined, the value of a swap agreement would be likely to decline,
potentially resulting in losses. Each fund expects to be able to eliminate
its exposure under swap agreements either by assignment or other
disposition, or by entering into an offsetting swap agreement with the same
party or a similarly creditworthy party.
Each fund will maintain appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial
account to cover its current obligations under swap agreements. If a fund
enters into a swap agreement on a net basis, it will segregate assets with
a daily value at least equal to the excess, if any, of the fund's accrued
obligations under the swap agreement over the accrued amount the fund is
entitled to receive under the agreement. If a fund enters into a swap
agreement on other than a net basis, it will segregate assets with a value
equal to the full amount of the fund's accrued obligations under the
agreement.
VARIABLE OR FLOATING RATE OBLIGATIONS bear variable or floating interest
rates and carry rights that permit holders to demand payment of the unpaid
principal balance plus accrued interest from the issuers or certain
financial intermediaries. Floating rate instruments have interest rates
that change whenever there is a change in a designated base rate while
variable rate instruments provide for a specified periodic adjustment in
the interest rate. These formulas are designed to result in a market value
for the instrument that approximates its par value.
WARRANTS. Warrants are securities that give a fund the right to
purchase equity securities from the issuer at a specific price (the strike
price) for a limited period of time. The strike price of warrants typically
is much lower than the current market price of the underlying securities,
yet they are subject to similar price fluctuations. As a result, warrants
may be more volatile investments than the underlying securities and may
offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.
Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect
to the underlying securities and do not represent any rights in the assets
of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not necessarily
change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant ceases to
have value if it is not exercised prior to expiration date. These factors
can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments.
ZERO COUPON BONDS. Zero coupon bonds do not make interest payments;
instead, they are sold at a deep discount from their face value and are
redeemed at face value when they mature. Because zero coupon bonds do not
pay current income, their prices can be very volatile when interest rates
change. In calculating its dividends, a fund takes into account as income a
portion of the difference between a zero coupon bond's purchase price and
its face value.
A broker-dealer creates a DERIVATIVE ZERO by separating the interest and
principal components of a U.S. Treasury security and selling them as two
individual securities. CATS (Certificates of Accrual on Treasury
Securities), TIGRs (Treasury Investment Growth Receipts), and TRs (Treasury
Receipts) are examples of derivative zeros.
The Federal Reserve Bank creates STRIPS (Separate Trading of Registered
Interest and Principal of Securities) by separating the interest and
principal components of an outstanding U.S. Treasury bond and selling them
as individual securities. Bonds issued by the Resolution Funding
Corporation (REFCORP) and the Financing Corporation (FICO) can also be
separated in this fashion. ORIGINAL ISSUE ZEROS are zero coupon securities
originally issued by the U.S. government, a government agency, or a
corporation in zero coupon form.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING EUROPE
New developments surrounding the creation of a unified common market in
Europe have helped to reduce physical and economic barriers, promoting the
free flow of goods and services throughout western Europe. These new
developments could make this new unified market one of the largest in
the world. However, growth slowed more markedly than expected during 1995
in the region, leading to further increases in unemployment in some
countries from already high levels and also to fears of a new economic
downturn. The most pronounced deterioration in cyclical conditions since
early 1995 has been in Germany, France, several other countries closely
linked to the deutsche mark, and Switzerland. In response, short-term
interest rates have been reduced significantly and several countries have
taken various fiscal and structural measures to revive confidence and
stimulate job creation. The timing and strength of the expected pickup in
activity in these countries is somewhat uncertain, but the conditions
appear to be in place for a quickening in the pace of economic growth
during 1997. A strengthening of activity in these countries is essential to
put unemployment securely on a downward path and to facilitate fiscal
consolidation in accordance with the agreed timetable for Economic and
Monetary Union (EMU). Conversely, a prolonged period of lackluster
growth could exacerbate doubts about the EMU timetable and might lead to
tensions in financial markets.
The eastern European countries, after several years of declining output,
have generally shown dramatic growth in 1994 and 1995. Despite formidable
obstacles and major differences among countries and regions, many nations
are making substantial progress in their efforts to become market-oriented
economies. Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Slovenia, have
achieved some of the most impressive results. Disciplined financial
policies, structural reforms, trade liberalization, and rapid growth of
trade, especially with western Europe, are important factors contributing
to the rapid transformation that is taking place in these economies. Many
of the countries that are less advanced in the transition, including some
of the former Soviet republics, have made significant progress with
structural reform, including price liberalization, privatization, and the
dismantling of trade barriers. There has been progress toward macroeconomic
stability, although the sustainability of recent reductions in
inflation is in doubt in some cases. Output appears to have bottomed out
during 1995 in Russia, but political instability in 1996 dampened prospects
for a quick economic recovery. Economic prospects have also improved in
Kazakstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova , Armenia, Georgia, and
Uzbekistan. Ukraine made considerable progress with stabilization and
systemic reform in 1995; in the absence of policy slippage, the decline in
output should bottom out in 1996. In Belarus, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan,
where reform and stabilization efforts have been inadequate thus far, the
contraction of output may well continue. Armed conflicts continue to delay
the necessary reforms in several other countries, but throughout the former
Yugoslavia prospects for recovery have now improved following the cessation
of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Notwithstanding the continued economic difficulties in many countries,
recent positive developments offer hope for a cooperative growth strategy
in the near term, which could also permit a strengthening of global
economic performance over the medium term. Efforts to enhance assistance to
countries affected by the transition to market-based trading systems
occurring in central Europe and the former Soviet Union, and to low-income
countries to support strengthened stabilization and restructuring efforts,
are moving forward. Many of the transition countries have achieved
considerable progress with macroeconomic stabilization and reform, and
fruits of their efforts to transform their economies are increasingly
visible.
The European Union (EU) consists of 15 member states including Belgium,
Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria, Finland and Sweden. In 1986,
the member states of the EU signed the "Single European Act", an agreement
committing these countries to the establishment of a market among
themselves, unimpeded by internal barriers or hindrances to the free
movement of goods, persons, services, or capital. To meet this goal, a
series of directives have been issued to the member states. Compliance with
these directives is designed to eliminate three principal categories of
barriers: (1) physical frontiers, such as customs posts and border
controls; (2) technical barriers (which include restrictions operating
within national territories) such as regulations and norms for goods and
services (product standards); discrimination against foreign bids (bids
by other EU members) on public purchases; or restrictions on foreign
requests to establish subsidiaries; and (3) fiscal frontiers, notably
value-added taxes, tariffs, or excises on goods or services imported from
other EU states.
The ultimate goal of this project is to achieve a large unified domestic
European market in which available resources would be more efficiently
allocated through the elimination of the above-mentioned barriers and the
added costs associated with those barriers. Elimination of these barriers
would simplify product distribution networks, allow economies of scale to
be more readily achieved, and free the flow of capital and other resources.
The Maastricht Treaty on economic and monetary union (EMU) attempts to
provide its members with a stable monetary framework consistent with the
EU's broad economic goals. But until the EMU takes effect, which is
intended to occur before 1999, the community will face the need to
reinforce monetary cooperation in order to reduce the risk of a recurrence
of tensions between domestic and external policy objectives.
The total European market, as represented by EU countries, consists of over
370 million consumers, making it larger currently than either the U.S. or
Japanese markets. European businesses compete nationally and
internationally in a wide range of industries including: telecommunications
and information services, roads and transportation, building materials,
food and beverages, broadcast and media, financial services, electronics,
and textiles. Actual and anticipated actions on the part of member states
to conform to the unified Europe directives have prompted interest and
activity not only by European firms, but also by foreign entities anxious
to establish a presence in Europe that will result from these changes.
Indications of the effect of this response to a unified Europe can be
seen in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate expansion and
development, GDP growth, and national stock market activity. In the
long-term, economic unification of Europe could prove to be an engine for
domestic and international growth.
REAL GDP ANNUAL RATE OF GROWTH
1995
Denmark 2.9%
France 2.4
Germany 1.9
Italy 3.2
Netherlands 2.4
Spain 3.0
Switzerland 0.7
United Kingdom 2.4
Source: World Economic Outlook, May 1996
(Figures are quoted based on each country's domestic currency.)
For national stock market performance, please see the section on
Performance beginning on page .
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING JAPAN, THE PACIFIC BASIN, AND SOUTHEAST
ASIA
Many Asian countries may be subject to a greater degree of social,
political and economic instability than is the case in the United States
and Western European countries. Such instability may result from (i)
authoritarian governments or military involvement in political and economic
decision-making; (ii) popular unrest associated with demands for improved
political, economic, and social conditions; (iii) internal insurgencies;
(iv) hostile relations with neighboring countries; and (v) ethnic,
religious, and racial disaffection.
The success of market reforms, and surge in infrastructure spending have
fueled rapid growth in many developing countries in Asia. Rapidly
rising household incomes have fostered large middle classes and new waves
of consumer spending. Increases in infrastructure spending and consumer
spending have made domestic demand the growth engine for these countries.
Thus, their growth now depends less upon export to OECD countries. While
exports may no longer be the sole source of growth for developing
economies, improved competitiveness in export markets has contributed to
growth in many of these nations. The increased productivity of many Asian
countries has enabled them to achieve, or continue, their status as top
exporters while improving their national living standards.
The emerging market economies of Asia are likely to remain particularly
buoyant, although growth may likely moderate in several of them. This
should help to alleviate inflationary pressures and reduce current account
imbalances associated in part with large private capital inflows.
Nevertheless, actions already taken in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to
dampen domestic demand may need to be followed up by additional measures of
restraint.
Thailand has one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, with over
8% average growth in recent years. The economy has until now been run on a
strictly centralist principle, with five-year targets for most product
sectors, but policies have now been relaxed to allow foreign companies
into the market. Most of the Thai population rely on agriculture, largely
in a subsistence capacity: rice, sugar, maize and vegetables are grown for
the home market, while palm oil, fishing and (until the recent ban) timber
extraction have been the main export crops. Industry is moderately
developed but revolves around primary commodity processing for the local
market. The major exception is the minerals sector, which contributes over
half of the country's wealth: tin, lead, iron, tungsten, antimony and
lignite are extracted for export. There is a small and growing tourist
industry, but the sector was adversely affected by political uncertainties
in recent years. In mid-1995, the ruling Democrat Party lost the support of
one of the four coalition partners, it resigned and was replaced in a full
election by the opposition Chart Thai Party. However, King Bhumibol
Adulyadej has been forthright in his condemnation of the new government,
sparking fears of a constitutional challenge.
Hong Kong's impending return to Chinese dominion on July 1, 1997 has not
initially had a positive effect on its economic growth which was vigorous
in the 1980s. Although China has committed by treaty to preserve the
economic and social freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong for 50 years after
regaining control of Hong Kong, the continuation of the current form of the
economic system in Hong Kong after the reversion will depend on the actions
of the government of China. Business confidence in Hong Kong, therefore,
can be significantly affected by such developments, which in turn can
affect markets and business performance. In preparation for 1997, Hong Kong
has continued to develop trade with China, where it is the largest foreign
investor, while also maintaining its long-standing export relationship with
the United States. Spending on infrastructure improvements is a significant
priority of the colonial government while the private sector continues to
diversify abroad based on its position as an established international
trade center in the Far East. It is important to note that a substantial
portion of the companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are
involved in real estate related business.
In terms of GDP, industrial standards and level of education, South Korea
is second only to Japan in Asia. It enjoys the benefits of a diversified
economy with well-developed sectors in electronics, automobiles, textiles
and shoe manufacture, steel and shipbuilding among others. The driving
force behind the economy's dynamic growth has been the planned development
of an export-oriented economy in a vigorously entrepreneurial society. Real
GDP grew about 9.5% in 1995. Recent volatility of the political scene is
unlikely to deflect continued economic growth. Both Koreas joined the
United Nations separately in late 1991, creating another forum for
negotiation and joint cooperation. Reunification of North Korea and South
Korea could have a detrimental effect on the economy of South Korea.
Indonesia is a mixed economy with many socialist institutions and central
planning but with a recent emphasis on deregulation and private
enterprise. Like Thailand, Indonesia has extensive natural wealth yet with
a large and rapidly increasing population. Dependent on oil exports during
the 1980s, crude oil alone contributes 80% of all foreign exchange
revenues. Indonesia's economy is growing very rapidly and the Suhosto
regime is attempting to move away from dependence on oil. However, the
country remains generally very poor and has only a limited potential
domestic market for consumer goods. Foreign investment regulations were
relaxed in 1994 and 1995, in an effort to stimulate growth.
Malaysia has one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asian-Pacific
region. Rapid industrialization is transforming the economy away from its
traditional agricultural base, and in the process it is creating major new
opportunities for providers of consumer goods and services. Malaysia has
become the world's top producer and exporter of semiconductor devices.
Meanwhile, the high import content of newly established, fast-growing
manufacturing industries and Malaysian consumers' high marginal
propensity to import, has resulted in a high current-account deficit
(10% of GDP), which may have a negative impact on equity performance.
Singapore has an open entrepreneurial economy with strong service and
manufacturing sectors and excellent international trading links derived
from its history. Singapore's economy has boomed since the 1960s, thanks to
the government's policy of encouraging highly skilled and hence high
value-added manufacturing facilities. Per capita GDP is among the highest
in Asia. However, the country keeps a tight rein on imports and engages in
extensive regulation of the economy, in manufacturing in particular.
Although financial services now contribute almost as much to the economy as
manufacturing, Singapore holds a position as a major oil refining and
services center.
Japan currently has the second-largest GDP in the world. The Japanese
economy has grown substantially over the last three decades. Its growth
rate averaged over 5% in the 1970s and 1980s. However in 1994, the growth
rate in Japan slowed to 0.6% and its budget showed a deficit of 7.8% of
GDP. The boom in Japan's equity and property markets during the expansion
of the late 1980's supported high rates of investment and consumer spending
on durable goods, but both of these components of demand have now retreated
sharply following the decline in asset prices. This led to major
bankruptcies in the financial sector which have continued through the end
of 1996. Economic activity now appears to be picking up in Japan after
protracted sluggishness that has left the economy with considerable
margins of unused resources. The supportive stance of both monetary and
fiscal policies and the correction of the yen's excessive appreciation in
early 1995 helped the recovery to continue. Confidence in the financial
system has begun to improve somewhat with the announcement of a strategy
for resolving the financial problems of Japanese banks, steps to deal more
effectively with failed institutions, and plans to strengthen banking
supervision. Nevertheless, extricating financial institutions from their
bad loans problem could act as a drag on the pace of recovery. Fiscal
policy is appropriately aimed at providing continuing support in 1996 but
budgetary consolidation will need to resume when the recovery gathers
enough momentum to permit a withdrawal of stimulus.
In addition to a cyclical downturn, Japan is suffering through structural
adjustments. Like the Europeans, the Japanese have seen a deterioration
in their competitiveness due to high wages, a strong currency and
structural rigidities. Japan has also become a mature industrial economy
and, as a result, will see its long-term growth rate slow down over the
next ten years. Finally, Japan is reforming its political process and
deregulating its economy. This has brought about turmoil, uncertainty and a
crisis of confidence.
Japan is heavily dependent upon international trade and, accordingly, has
been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade barriers and other
protectionist or retaliatory measures of, as well as economic conditions
in, the United States and other countries with which it trades.
Industry, the most important sector of the economy, is heavily dependent on
imported raw materials and fuels. Japan's major industries are in the
engineering, electrical, textile, chemical, automobile, fishing, and
telecommunication fields. Japan imports iron ore, copper, and many forest
products. Only 19% of its land is suitable for cultivation. Japan's
agricultural economy is subsidized and protected. It is about 50%
self-sufficient in food production. Even though Japan produces a minute
rice surplus, it is dependent upon large imports of wheat, sorghum and
soybeans from other countries.
Australia has a prosperous Western-style capitalist economy, with a per
capita GDP comparable to levels in industrialized Western European
countries. Economic growth accelerated markedly in 1994 as robust domestic
spending boosted activity. However, business investment remains weak.
The many setbacks since the 1970s have resulted primarily from the loss of
Australia's almost guaranteed export markets in Britain, after the latter's
accession to the European Union, but also from the slump in world mineral
prices and from the government's failure to reduce public spending.
Unemployment remains uncompromisingly high, and there are few signs of
a change at present. Much of the most dominant activity in Australia is
farming, especially of wheat, and sheep rearing: together, the two
contribute more than half of the country's export revenues. Minerals
provide the next most significant source of foreign exchange, although the
industry will remain vulnerable to fluctuations in the state of the world
minerals markets. Most recently, oil and gas development has been
proceeding at a particularly rapid pace. Manufacturing has moved away from
the processing of agricultural and mineral raw materials: there is a wide
range of often sophisticated engineering activity, and Australia is a very
large producer of motor vehicles.
EMERGING MARKETS: ASIA
MARKET CAPITALIZATION IN U.S. DOLLARS
DECEMBER 1995
Billions:
India $183
Indonesia 66
Korea 182
Malaysia 223
Pakistan 10
Philippines 59
Sri Lanka 2
Taiwan 187
Thailand 143
Source: The LGT Guide to World Equity Markets, 1996
For national stock market performance, please see the section of
Performance beginning on page .
REAL GDP ANNUAL RATE OF GROWTH 1995
China 10.2%
Hong Kong 5.0
India 6.2
Indonesia 8.1
Japan 0.9
Korea 9.0
Malaysia 9.6
Philippines 4.8
Singapore 8.9
Taiwan 6.4
Thailand 8.6
Source: World Economic Outlook, May 1996
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING CANADA
Canada occupies the northern part of North America and is the second
largest country in the world (3.97 million square miles in area) extending
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The companies in which a fund
may invest may include those involved in the energy industry,
industrial materials (chemicals, base metals, timber, and paper), and
agricultural materials (grain cereals). The securities of companies in the
energy industry are subject to changes in value and dividend yield which
depend, to a large extent, on the price and supply of energy fuels. Rapid
price and supply fluctuations may be caused by events relating to
international politics, energy conservation, and the success of exploration
projects. Canada is one of the world's leading industrial countries, as
well as a major exporter of agricultural products. Canada is rich in
natural resources such as zinc, uranium, nickel, gold, silver, aluminum,
iron, and copper. Forest covers over 44% of its land area, making Canada a
leading world producer of newsprint. The economy of Canada is strongly
influenced by the activities of companies and industries involved in the
production and processing of natural resources. Canada is a major producer
of hydroelectricity, oil, and gas. The business activities of companies in
the energy field may include the production, generation, transmission,
marketing, control, or measurement of energy or energy fuels. Economic
prospects are changing due to recent government attempts to reduce
restrictions against foreign investment.
Canadian securities are not considered by FMR to have the same level of
risk as other nations' securities. Canadian and U.S. companies are
generally subject to similar auditing and accounting procedures, and
similar government supervision and regulation. Canadian markets are
more liquid than many other foreign markets and share similar
characteristics with U.S. markets. The political system is more stable than
in some other foreign countries, and the Canadian dollar is generally less
volatile relative to the U.S. dollar.
Many factors affect and could have an adverse impact on the financial
condition of Canada, including social, environmental, and economic
conditions, factors which are not within the control of Canada. In Canada,
the pace of economic recovery slowed markedly in 1995 owing to the
tightening of monetary conditions early in the year and the risk premiums
in interest rates that resulted from political and economic
uncertainties, as well as the economic slowdown in the United States.
Following the referendum on Quebec sovereignty in October 1995, confidence
improved and interest rates fell significantly, which should permit the
pace of economic activity to pick up during 1996. Fiscal imbalances have
diminished considerably in recent years but the federal and provincial
governments will need to ensure that further consolidation is achieved in
1996 and over the medium term. Inflation has remained low, which provides
some flexibility for further easing of monetary policy if warranted by
cyclical considerations and by further progress on the fiscal front.
Overall, conditions are good for Canada's expansion to proceed at a healthy
rate.
The U.S. - Canada Free Trade Agreement which became effective in January
1989, will be phased in over a period of 10 years. This agreement will
remove tariffs on U.S. technology and Canadian agricultural products in
addition to removing trade barriers affecting other important sectors of
each country's economy. Relations with the U.S. are likely to be further
strengthened by the implementation of the North American Free Trade
Agreement, which came into effect in January 1994.
The majority of new equity issues or initial public offerings in Canada are
through underwritten offerings. The funds may elect to participate in these
issues.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING LATIN AMERICA
Latin America is a region rich in natural resources such as oil, copper,
tin, silver, iron ore, forestry, fishing, livestock, and agriculture. The
region has a large population (over 350 million) representing a large
domestic market. The region has been transitional over the last five
years from the stagnant 1980s, which were characterized by poor economic
policies, higher international interest rates, and limited access to new
foreign capital.
High inflation and low economic growth have given way to stable, manageable
inflation rates and higher economic growth. Changes in political
leadership, the implementation of market-oriented economic policies, such
as privatization, trade reform and monetary reform have been among the
recent steps taken to modernize the Latin American economies and to
regenerate growth in the region. Various trade agreements have also been
formed within the region such as the Andean Pact, Mercosur and the North
America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The largest of these is NAFTA, which
was implemented on January 1, 1994.
Latin American equity markets can be extremely volatile and in the past
have shown little correlation with the U.S. market. Currencies are
typically weak, but most are now relatively free floating, and it is not
unusual for the currencies to undergo wide fluctuations in value over short
periods of time due to changes in the market.
Mexico's economy has been transformed significantly over the last 6-7
years. In the past few years the government has sold the telephone
company, the major steel companies, the banks and many other state owned
enterprises. The major state ownership remaining is in the oil sector and
the electricity sector. The United States is Mexico's major trading
partner, accounting for two-thirds of its exports and imports. The
government, in consultation with international economic agencies, is
implementing programs to stabilize the economy and foster growth.
In the early 1980s Mexico experienced a foreign debt crisis. By 1987,
foreign debt had reached prohibitive levels, accounting for 90 to 95
percent of GDP, thus draining Mexico of all its resources. By the end of
1994, a large current account deficit, fueled in part by expansionary
policy, and the burden of its large national debt forced the Mexican
government to devalue the peso, triggering a severe crisis of confidence.
Both the crisis and the measures taken to stabilize the economy since, have
led to severely reduced domestic demand, which has been only partially
offset by positive trade-related activity. Following a difficult year that
saw real output contract by almost 7 percent, the recovery that had begun
gathered strength by late 1996. There are still risks arising from
fragility in the banking sector, and continuing fiscal discipline will be
needed to maintain market confidence.
Brazil entered the 1990s with declining real growth, runaway inflation, an
unserviceable foreign debt of $122 billion, and a lack of policy direction.
Over the past few years, Brazil had been able to stabilize its domestic
economy through a relentless process of balancing the government budget,
the privatization of state enterprises, deregulation and reduction of red
tape and introducing greater competition into the domestic business
environment. Monthly inflation was brought down from 43 percent in the
first half of 1994 to 1.5 percent in 1995. This reduction reflects the
success of the Real Plan, which included the elimination of most forms of
backward-looking indexation, the introduction of a new currency, and tight
credit policy, which subsequently led to a nominal appreciation of the
exchange rate. A major long-run strength is Brazil's natural resources.
Iron ore, bauxite, tin, gold, and forestry products make up some of
Brazil's basic natural resource base, which includes some of the largest
mineral reserves in the world. In terms of population, Brazil is the
fifth-largest in the world with about 154+ million people and represents a
huge domestic market.
Chile, like Brazil, is endowed with considerable mineral resources, in
particular copper. Economic reform has been ongoing in Chile for at least
15 years, but political democracy has only recently returned to Chile.
Privatization of the public sector beginning in the early 1980s has
bolstered the equity market and given Chile the most competitive and
successful economy in Latin America. A well organized pension system has
created a long-term domestic investor base. Chile tightened its monetary
policy late in 1995 amid signs of overheating and 1996 GDP growth slowed
while inflation moderated.
Argentina is strong in wheat production and other foodstuffs and livestock
ranching. A well-educated and skilled population boasts one of the highest
literacy rates in the region. The country has been ravaged by decades of
extremely high inflation and political instability. Privatization is
ongoing and should reduce the amount of external debt outstanding. The
markets for labor, capital and goods and services have been deregulated.
Nearly all non-tariff barriers and export taxes have been eliminated, the
tariff structure simplified and tariffs sharply reduced. In the first
months of 1995 the government had to struggle to prevent a Mexican-style
collapse of the economy. A significant adjustment of the fiscal stance,
together with a restructuring of the banking system, particularly the
provincial banks, helped contain the spillover effects of the crisis in
Mexico. The government vowed to maintain a restrictive fiscal policy and
the peso's convertibility to the U.S. dollar after the recent resignation
of Domingo Cavallo, the Economy Minister who masterminded the most
successful reform program in Argentina's post-world war II history, and
this commitment is seen as the key to the country's economic stability.
Venezuela has substantial oil reserves. External debt is being
renegotiated, and the government is implementing economic reform in order
to reduce the size of the public sector. Internal gasoline prices, which
are one-third those of international prices, were increased in order to
reduce subsidies. However, economic conditions worsened in 1995, as the
government failed to reduce the fiscal deficit, and investment
stagnated. Prospects for an improvement in economic situation in 1997
depend on the adoption of a credible exchange rate policy, the removal of
controls, and strengthening of the fiscal position through measures such as
privatization, addressing the problems of the banking sector.
EMERGING MARKETS: LATIN AMERICA
MARKET CAPITALIZATION IN U.S. DOLLARS
DECEMBER 1995
Billions:
Argentina $38
Brazil 148
Chile 73
Colombia 17
Mexico 91
Peru 12
Venezuela 4
Source: The LGT Guide to World Equity Markets, 1996
For national stock market performance, please see the section on
Performance beginning on page .
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING AFRICA
Africa is a continent of roughly 50 countries with a total population of
over 700 million people. The primary industries include crude oil,
natural gas, manganese ore, phosphate, bauxite, copper, iron, diamond,
cotton, coffee, cocoa, timber, tobacco, sugar, tourism, and cattle.
Many of the countries are fraught with political instability. However,
there has been a trend over the past five years toward democratization.
Still, there remain many countries that do not have a stable political
process. Other countries have been enmeshed in civil wars and border
clashes.
Economically, the Northern Rim countries (including Morocco, Egypt, and
Algeria) and Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and South Africa are the wealthier
countries on the continent due to their strong ties with the European
nations. The market capitalization of these countries has been growing
recently as more international companies invest in Africa and as local
companies start to list on the exchanges. However, religious strife has
been a significant source of instability.
On the other end of the economic spectrum are countries, such as Burkina
Faso, Madagascar, and Malawi, that are considered to be among the poorest
or least developed in the world. These countries are generally landlocked
or have poor natural resources. The economies of many African countries
are heavily dependent on international oil prices. Of all the African
industries, oil has been the most lucrative, accounting for 40% to 60% of
many countries' GDP. However, the general decline in oil prices has had an
adverse impact on many economies.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
All orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities are placed on
behalf of each fund by FMR pursuant to authority contained in the
management contract. If FMR grants investment management authority to the
sub-advisers (see the section entitled "Management Contracts"), the
sub-advisers are authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of
portfolio securities, and will do so in accordance with the policies
described below. FMR is also responsible for the placement of transaction
orders for other investment companies and accounts for which it or its
affiliates act as investment adviser. In selecting broker-dealers, subject
to applicable limitations of the federal securities laws, FMR considers
various relevant factors, including, but not limited to: the size and type
of the transaction; the nature and character of the markets for the
security to be purchased or sold; the execution efficiency, settlement
capability, and financial condition of the broker-dealer firm; the
broker-dealer's execution services rendered on a continuing basis; and the
reasonableness of any commissions. Commissions for investments traded on
foreign exchanges will be higher than for investments traded on U.S.
exchanges and may not be subject to negotiation.
The funds may execute portfolio transactions with broker-dealers who
provide research and execution services to the funds or other accounts over
which FMR or its affiliates exercise investment discretion. Such services
may include advice concerning the value of securities; the advisability of
investing in, purchasing, or selling securities; and the availability of
securities or the purchasers or sellers of securities. In addition, such
broker-dealers may furnish analyses and reports concerning issuers,
industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy,
and performance of accounts; effect securities transactions, and perform
functions incidental thereto (such as clearance and settlement). The
selection of such broker-dealers generally is made by FMR (to the extent
possible consistent with execution considerations) based upon the quality
of research and execution services provided.
The receipt of research from broker-dealers that execute transactions on
behalf of the funds may be useful to FMR in rendering investment management
services to the funds or its other clients, and conversely, such research
provided by broker-dealers who have executed transaction orders on behalf
of other FMR clients may be useful to FMR in carrying out its obligations
to the funds. The receipt of such research has not reduced FMR's normal
independent research activities; however, it enables FMR to avoid the
additional expenses that could be incurred if FMR tried to develop
comparable information through its own efforts.
Subject to applicable limitations of the federal securities laws,
broker-dealers may receive commissions for agency transactions that are in
excess of the amount of commissions charged by other broker-dealers in
recognition of their research and execution services. In order to cause
each fund to pay such higher commissions, FMR must determine in good faith
that such commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such executing broker-dealers,
viewed in terms of a particular transaction or FMR's overall
responsibilities to the funds and its other clients. In reaching this
determination, FMR will not attempt to place a specific dollar value on the
brokerage and research services provided, or to determine what portion of
the compensation should be related to those services.
FMR is authorized to use research services provided by and to place
portfolio transactions with brokerage firms that have provided assistance
in the distribution of shares of the funds or shares of other Fidelity
funds to the extent permitted by law. FMR may use research services
provided by and place agency transactions with Fidelity Brokerage Services,
Inc. (FBSI) and Fidelity Brokerage Services (FBS), subsidiaries of FMR
Corp., if the commissions are fair, reasonable, and comparable to
commissions charged by non-affiliated, qualified brokerage firms for
similar services. From September 1992 through December 1994, FBS operated
under the name Fidelity Brokerage Services Limited, (FBSL). As of January
1995, FBSL was converted to an unlimited liability company and assumed the
name FBS.
Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 prohibits members of
national securities exchanges from executing exchange transactions for
accounts which they or their affiliates manage, unless certain requirements
are satisfied. Pursuant to such requirements, the Board of Trustees has
authorized FBSI to execute portfolio transactions on national securities
exchanges in accordance with approved procedures and applicable SEC rules.
Each fund's Trustees periodically review FMR's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions
on behalf of the funds and review the commissions paid by each fund over
representative periods of time to determine if they are reasonable in
relation to the benefits to the fund.
For the fiscal periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 the
portfolio turnover rates were 91 % and 322 %, respectively for
Global Bond and 405 % and 306 %, respectively for New
Markets Income. Because a high turnover rate increases transaction costs
and may increase taxable gains, FMR carefully weighs the anticipated
benefits of short-term investing against these consequences. An increased
turnover rate is due to a greater volume of shareholder purchase orders,
short-term interest rate volatility and other special market conditions.
For the fiscal years ended December 1996, 1995, and 1994, New Markets
Income paid brokerage commissions of $0, $ 65,910 , and
$ 428,280 , respectively . Each fund pays both commissions and
spreads in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions. FBSI is
paid on a commission basis. During the fiscal years ended December 1996,
1995, and 1994, New Markets Income paid brokerage commissions of $ 0 ,
$ 0 , and $ 2,397 , respectively , to FBSI. For the fiscal
years ended 199 6 , 199 5 , and 199 4 , Global Bond paid no
brokerage commissions.
D uring the fiscal year ended 199 5 , New Markets
Income paid $ 63,509 in commissions to brokerage firms that provided
research services involving approximately $ 12,543,886 of
transactions. The provision of research services was not necessarily a
factor in the placement of all this business with such firms. During the
fiscal years ended 199 6 and 1995 , Global Bond paid no
fees to brokerage firms that provided research services.
From time to time the Trustees will review whether the recapture for the
benefit of the funds of some portion of the brokerage commissions or
similar fees paid by the funds on portfolio transactions is legally
permissible and advisable. Each fund seeks to recapture soliciting
broker-dealer fees on the tender of portfolio securities, but at present no
other recapture arrangements are in effect. The Trustees intend to continue
to review whether recapture opportunities are available and are legally
permissible and, if so, to determine in the exercise of their business
judgment whether it would be advisable for each fund to seek such
recapture.
Although the Trustees and officers of each fund are substantially the same
as those of other funds managed by FMR, investment decisions for each fund
are made independently from those of other funds managed by FMR or accounts
managed by FMR affiliates. It sometimes happens that the same security is
held in the portfolio of more than one of these funds or accounts.
Simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several funds and accounts
are managed by the same investment adviser, particularly when the same
security is suitable for the investment objective of more than one fund or
account.
When two or more funds are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale
of the same security, the prices and amounts are allocated in accordance
with procedures believed to be appropriate and equitable for each fund. In
some cases this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or
value of the security as far as each fund is concerned. In other cases,
however, the ability of the funds to participate in volume transactions
will produce better executions and prices for the funds. It is the current
opinion of the Trustees that the desirability of retaining FMR as
investment adviser to each fund outweighs any disadvantages that may be
said to exist from exposure to simultaneous transactions.
VALUATION
FSC normally determines each fund's net asset value per share (NAV) as of
the close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern
time). The valuation of portfolio securities is determined as of this time
for the purpose of computing each fund's NAV.
Portfolio securities are valued by various methods depending on the primary
market or exchange on which they trade. Fixed-income securities and other
assets for which market quotations are readily available may be valued at
market values determined by such securities' most recent bid prices (sales
prices if the principal market is an exchange) in the principal market in
which they normally are traded, as furnished by recognized dealers in such
securities or assets.
Fixed-income securities and convertible securities may also be valued on
the basis of information furnished by a pricing service that uses a
valuation matrix which incorporates both dealer-supplied valuations and
electronic data processing techniques. Use of pricing services has been
approved by the Board of Trustees. A number of pricing services are
available, and the funds may use various pricing services or discontinue
the use of any pricing service.
Most equity securities for which the primary market is the United States
are valued at last sale price or, if no sale has occurred, at the closing
bid price. Most equity securities for which the primary market is outside
the United States are valued using the official closing price or the last
sale price in the principal market in which they are traded. If the last
sale price (on the local exchange) is unavailable, the last evaluated quote
or last bid price normally is used.
Futures contracts and options are valued on the basis of market quotations,
if available.
Foreign securities are valued based on prices furnished by independent
brokers or quotation services which express the value of securities in
their local currency. FSC gathers all exchange rates daily at the close of
the NYSE using the last quoted price on the local currency and then
translates the value of foreign securities from their local currencies into
U.S. dollars. Any changes in the value of forward contracts due to exchange
rate fluctuations and days to maturity are included in the calculation of
NAV. If an extraordinary event that is expected to materially affect the
value of a portfolio security occurs after the close of an exchange on
which that security is traded, then that security will be valued as
determined in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for
which market quotations are not readily available are valued either at
amortized cost or at original cost plus accrued interest, both of which
approximate current value. In addition, securities and other assets for
which there is no readily available market value may be valued in good
faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. The procedures set
forth above need not be used to determine the value of the securities owned
by a fund if, in the opinion of a committee appointed by the Board of
Trustees, some other method would more accurately reflect the fair market
value of such securities.
PERFORMANCE
The funds may quote performance in various ways. All performance
information supplied by the funds in advertising is historical and is not
intended to indicate future returns. Each fund's share price, yield, and
total return fluctuate in response to market conditions and other factors,
and the value of fund shares when redeemed may be more or less than their
original cost.
YIELD CALCULATIONS. Yields for a fund are computed by dividing the fund's
interest and dividend income for a given 30-day or one-month period, net of
expenses, by the average number of shares entitled to receive distributions
during the period, dividing this figure by the fund's NAV at the end of the
period, and annualizing the result (assuming compounding of income) in
order to arrive at an annual percentage rate. Yields do not reflect New
Markets Income's 1.00% redemption fee, which applies to shares held less
than 180 days. Income is calculated for purposes of yield quotations in
accordance with standardized methods applicable to all stock and bond
funds. Dividends from equity investments are treated as if they were
accrued on a daily basis, solely for the purposes of yield calculations. In
general, interest income is reduced with respect to bonds trading at a
premium over their par value by subtracting a portion of the premium from
income on a daily basis, and is increased with respect to bonds trading at
a discount by adding a portion of the discount to daily income. For a
fund's investments denominated in foreign currencies, income and expenses
are calculated first in their respective currencies, and are then converted
to U.S. dollars, either when they are actually converted or at the end of
the 30-day or one month period, whichever is earlier. Capital gains and
losses generally are excluded from the calculation as are gains and losses
from currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Income calculated for the purposes of calculating a fund's yield differs
from income as determined for other accounting purposes. Because of the
different accounting methods used, and because of the compounding of income
assumed in yield calculations, a fund's yield may not equal its
distribution rate, the income paid to your account, or the income reported
in the fund's financial statements.
In calculating the fund's yield, a fund may from time to time use a
portfolio security's coupon rate instead of its yield to maturity in order
to reflect the risk premium on that security. This practice will have the
effect of reducing the fund's yield.
Yield information may be useful in reviewing a fund's performance and in
providing a basis for comparison with other investment alternatives.
However, each fund's yield fluctuates, unlike investments that pay a fixed
interest rate over a stated period of time. When comparing investment
alternatives, investors should also note the quality and maturity of the
portfolio securities of respective investment companies they have chosen to
consider.
Investors should recognize that in periods of declining interest rates a
fund's yield will tend to be somewhat higher than prevailing market rates,
and in periods of rising interest rates the fund's yield will tend to be
somewhat lower. Also, when interest rates are falling, the inflow of net
new money to a fund from the continuous sale of its shares will likely be
invested in instruments producing lower yields than the balance of the
fund's holdings, thereby reducing the fund's current yield. In periods of
rising interest rates, the opposite can be expected to occur.
TOTAL RETURN CALCULATIONS. Total returns quoted in advertising reflect all
aspects of a fund's return, including the effect of reinvesting dividends
and capital gain distributions, and any change in the fund's NAV over a
stated period. Average annual total returns are calculated by determining
the growth or decline in value of a hypothetical historical investment in a
fund over a stated period, and then calculating the annually compounded
percentage rate that would have produced the same result if the rate of
growth or decline in value had been constant over the period. For example,
a cumulative total return of 100% over ten years would produce an average
annual total return of 7.18%, which is the steady annual rate of return
that would equal 100% growth on a compounded basis in ten years. While
average annual total returns are a convenient means of comparing investment
alternatives, investors should realize that a fund's performance is not
constant over time, but changes from year to year, and that average annual
total returns represent averaged figures as opposed to the actual
year-to-year performance of the fund.
In addition to average annual total returns, a fund may quote unaveraged or
cumulative total returns reflecting the simple change in value of an
investment over a stated period. Average annual and cumulative total
returns may be quoted as a percentage or as a dollar amount, and may be
calculated for a single investment, a series of investments, or a series of
redemptions, over any time period. Total returns may be broken down into
their components of income and capital (including capital gains and changes
in share price) in order to illustrate the relationship of these factors
and their contributions to total return. Total returns may be quoted on a
before-tax or after-tax basis and may or may not include the effect of New
Market Income's 1.00% redemption fee on shares held less than 180 days.
Excluding a fund's redemption fee from a total return calculation produces
a higher total return figure. Total returns, yields, and other performance
information may be quoted numerically or in a table, graph, or similar
illustration.
NET ASSET VALUE. Charts and graphs using a fund's net asset values,
adjusted net asset values, and benchmark indices may be used to exhibit
performance. An adjusted NAV includes any distributions paid by a fund and
reflects all elements of its return. Unless otherwise indicated, a fund's
adjusted NAVs are not adjusted for sales charges, if any.
HISTORICAL FUND RESULTS. The following tables show each fund's yields and
total returns for periods ended December 31, 1996. Total return figures do
not include the effect of New Markets Income's 1.00% redemption fee,
applicable to shares held less than 180 days.
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Average Annual Total Returns Cumulative Total Returns
30-Day One Five Life of One Five Life of
Yield Year Years Fund/Ten Year Years Fund/Ten
Years Years
Global Bond 4.12 % 3.35 % 3.26 % 7.08 % 3.35 % 17.40 % 98.14 %
New Markets
Income 7.77 % 41.39 % n/a 16.83 %* 41.39 % n/a 76.87 %*
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* From May 4, 1993 (commencement of operations) .
If FMR had not reimbursed certain fund expenses during these periods, each
fund's life of fund/ten year total returns would have been lower.
The following table shows the income and capital elements of each fund's
cumulative total return. The table compares the fund's return to the record
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500), the Dow Jones Industrial
Average (DJIA), and the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price
Index (CPI), over the same period. The CPI information is as of the month
end closest to the initial investment date for each fund. The S&P 500 and
DJIA comparisons are provided to show how each fund's total return compared
to the record of a broad unmanaged index of common stocks and a narrower
set of stocks of major industrial companies, respectively, over the same
period. Because each fund invests in fixed-income securities, common stocks
represent a different type of investment from the funds. Common stocks
generally offer greater growth potential than the funds, but generally
experience greater price volatility, which means greater potential for
loss. In addition, common stocks generally provide lower income than
fixed-income investments such as the funds. Each fund has the ability to
invest in securities not included in either index, and its investment
portfolio may or may not be similar in composition to the indexes. The S&P
500 and DJIA returns are based on the prices of unmanaged groups of stocks
and, unlike each fund's returns, do not include the effect of brokerage
commissions or other costs of investing.
The following tables show the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000
investment in New Markets Incomes during the life of the fund and during
the past 10 fiscal years ended 1996 for Global Bond, assuming all
distributions were reinvested. The figures below reflect the fluctuating
interest rates and bond prices of the specified periods and should
not be considered representative of the dividend income or capital gain or
loss that could be realized from an investment in a fund today. Tax
consequences of different investments (with the exception of foreign tax
withholdings) have not been factored into the figures below.
During the 10-year period ended December 31, 1996, a hypothetical $10,000
investment in Global Bond would have grown to $ 19,814 .
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FIDELITY GLOBAL BOND FUND INDICES
Year
Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1996 $ 9,662 $ 9,798 $ 354 $ 19,814 $ 41,499 $ 46,181 $ 14,353
1995 9,891 8,919 362 19,172 33,750 35,882 13,891
1994 9,831 7,785 360 17,976 24,531 26,244 13,548
1993 12,547 8,508 424 21,479 24,213 25,001 13,195
1992 11,284 6,336 0 17,620 21,996 21,370 12,842
1991 11,841 5,036 0 16,877 20,434 19,916 12,480
1990 11,323 3,643 0 14,966 15,660 16,018 12,109
1989 11,025 2,305 0 13,330 16,164 16,104 11,412
1988 10,667 1,683 0 12,350 12,275 12,222 10,905
1987 11,154 758 0 11,914 10,526 10,543 10,443
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Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in Global Bond on
December 3 1 , 1986, the net amount invested in Global Bond shares was
$10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the
aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for
the period covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested)
amounted to $ 21,497 . If distributions had not been reinvested, the
amount of distributions earned from the fund over time would have been
smaller, and cash payments for the period would have amounted to
$ 7,745 for dividends and $ 269 for capital gain distributions.
During the period from May 4, 1993 (commencement of operations) to the
period ended December 31, 1996, a hypothetical $10,000 investment in New
Markets Income would have grown to $ 17,687.
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FIDELITY New Markets Income FUND INDICES
Year
Ended Value of Value of Value of Total S&P 500 DJIA * Cost of
Initial Reinvested Reinvested Value Living**
$10,000 Dividend Capital Gain
Investment Distributions Distributions
1996 $ 12,960 $ 4,339 $ 388 $ 17,687 $ 18,423 $ 20,491 $ 11,014
1995 9,950 2,262 298 12,510 14,983 15,921 10,660
1994 10,190 1,091 305 11,586 10,891 11,645 10,396
1993* 13,070 632 182 13,884 10,749 11,093 10,125
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* From May 4, 1993 (commencement of operations).
** From month-end preceding commencement of fund operations.
Explanatory Notes: With an initial investment of $10,000 in New Markets
Income on May 4, 1993, the net amount invested in New Markets Income shares
was $10,000. The cost of the initial investment ($10,000) together with the
aggregate cost of reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions for
the period covered (their cash value at the time they were reinvested)
amounted to $ 13,887 . If distributions had not been reinvested, the
amount of distributions earned from the fund over time would have been
smaller, and cash payments for the period would have amounted to
$ 2,962 for dividends and $ 370 for capital gain distributions.
The figures in the table do not include the effect of the fund's 1.00%
redemption fee applicable to shares held 180 days.
INTERNATIONAL INDICES, MARKET CAPITALIZATION, AND NATIONAL
STOCK MARKET RETURN
The following tables show the total market capitalization of certain
countries according to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Indices
database, the total market capitalization of Latin American countries
according to the International Finance Corporation Emerging Markets
database, and the performance of national stock markets as measured in U.S.
dollars by the Morgan Stanley Capital International stock market indices
for the twelve months ended Decem ber 31, 199 6 . Of course,
these results are not indicative of future stock market performance or the
funds' performance. Market conditions during the periods measured
fluctuated widely. Brokerage commissions and other fees are not factored
into the values of the indices.
MARKET CAPITALIZATION. Companies outside the U.S. now make up nearly
two-thirds of the world's stock market capitalization. According to Morgan
Stanley Capital International, the size of the markets as measured in U.S.
dollars grew from $ 5,080.3 ($8,621.7 including the U.S.) billion in
19 95 to $ 5,749.4 ($10,078.9 including the U.S.) billion in
199 6 .
The following table measures the total market capitalization of certain
countries according to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Indices
database. The value of the markets are measured in billions of U.S. dollars
as of Decem ber 31, 1996 .
TOTAL MARKET CAPITALIZATION
Australia $ 168.3 Japan $ 1,842.4
Austria 23.8 Netherlands 269.8
Belgium 67.9 Norway 31.5
Canada 271.8 Singapore/Malaysia 76.7/148.3
Denmark 50.5 Spain 129.0
France 395.0 Sweden 143.8
Germany 465.9 Switzerland 321.0
Hong Kong 214.6 United Kingdom 1,093.6
Italy 175.6 United States 4,549.1
The following table measures the total market capitalization of Latin
American countries according to the International Finance Corporation
Emerging Markets database. The value of the markets is measured in billions
of U.S. dollars as of December 31 , 199 6 .
TOTAL MARKET CAPITALIZATION - LATIN AMERICA
Argentina $ 30.6
Brazil 109.9
Chile 31.8
Colombia 5.8
Mexico 74.6
Venezuela 9.8
Total Latin America $ 271.0
NATIONAL STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE. Certain national stock markets have
outperformed the U.S. stock market. The first table below represents the
performance of national stock markets as measured in U.S. dollars by the
Morgan Stanley Capital International stock market indices for the twelve
months ended December 31, 1996 . The second table shows the same
performance as measured in local currency. Each table measures total return
based on the period's change in price, dividends paid on stocks in the
index, and the effect of reinvesting dividends net of any applicable
foreign taxes. These are unmanaged indices composed of a sampling of
selected companies representing an approximation of the market structure of
the designated country.
STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE
MEASURED IN U.S. DOLLARS
Australia 17.8 % Japan -15.4 %
Austria 4.9 Netherlands 28.5
Belgium 13.1 Norway 29.2
Canada 29.3 Singapore/Malaysia -6.9/25.9
Denmark 22.4 Spain 41.3
France 21.8 Sweden 38.0
Germany 14.1 Switzerland 2.8
Hong Kong 33.1 United Kingdom 27.4
Italy 13.4 United States 24.1
STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE
MEASURED IN LOCAL CURRENCY
Australia 10.4 % Japan -4.8 %
Austria 12.9 Netherlands 38.7
Belgium 22.1 Norway 30.6
Canada 29.9 Singapore/Malaysia -7.9/25.2
Denmark 30.3 Spain 51.5
France 29.5 Sweden 42.2
Germany 22.9 Switzerland 20.0
Hong Kong 33.1 United Kingdom 15.6
Italy 8.7 United States 24.1
The following table shows the average annualized stock market returns
measured in U.S. dollars as of December 31, 199 6.
STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE
Five Years Ended Ten Years Ended
December 31, 1996 December 31, 1996
Germany 10.89% 45.12%
Hong Kong 17.84 38.95
Japan -3.63 5.91
Spain 5.38 19.33
United Kingdom 11.78 46.08
United States 12.70 43.60
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS. A fund's performance may be compared to the
performance of other mutual funds in general, or to the performance of
particular types of mutual funds. These comparisons may be expressed as
mutual fund rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (Lipper),
an independent service located in Summit, New Jersey that monitors the
performance of mutual funds. Generally, Lipper rankings are based on total
return, assume reinvestment of distributions, do not take sales charges or
redemption fees into consideration, and are prepared without regard to tax
consequences. Lipper may also rank funds based on yield. In addition to the
mutual fund rankings, a fund's performance may be compared to stock, bond,
and money market mutual fund performance indices prepared by Lipper or
other organizations. When comparing these indices, it is important to
remember the risk and return characteristics of each type of investment.
For example, while stock mutual funds may offer higher potential returns,
they also carry the highest degree of share price volatility. Likewise,
money market funds may offer greater stability of principal, but generally
do not offer the higher potential returns available from stock mutual
funds.
From time to time, a fund's performance may also be compared to other
mutual funds tracked by financial or business publications and periodicals.
For example, the fund may quote Morningstar, Inc. in its advertising
materials. Morningstar, Inc. is a mutual fund rating service that rates
mutual funds on the basis of risk-adjusted performance. Rankings that
compare the performance of Fidelity funds to one another in appropriate
categories over specific periods of time may also be quoted in advertising.
A fund's performance may also be compared to that of a benchmark index
representing the universe of securities in which the fund may invest. The
total return of a benchmark index reflects reinvestment of all dividends
and capital gains paid by securities included in the index. Unlike a fund's
returns, however, the index returns do not reflect brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, or other costs of investing directly in the securities
included in the index.
Global Bond may compare its performance to that of the Salomon Brothers
World Government Bond Index, Unhedged, a market-capitalization weighted
index of debt issues traded in 14 world government bond markets. Issues
included in the Index have fixed-rate coupons and maturities of at least
one year.
New Markets Income may compare its performance to that of the J.P. Morgan
Emerging Markets Bond Index Plus, a market capitalization weighted total
return index of U.S. dollar- and other external currency-denominated Brady
bonds, loans, Eurobonds, and local market debt instruments traded in
emerging markets.
A fund may be compared in advertising to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) or
other investments issued by banks or other depository institutions. Mutual
funds differ from bank investments in several respects. For example, a fund
may offer greater liquidity or higher potential returns than CDs, a fund
does not guarantee your principal or your return, and fund shares are not
FDIC insured.
Fidelity may provide information designed to help individuals understand
their investment goals and explore various financial strategies. Such
information may include information about current economic, market, and
political conditions; materials that describe general principles of
investing, such as asset allocation, diversification, risk tolerance, and
goal setting; questionnaires designed to help create a personal financial
profile; worksheets used to project savings needs based on assumed rates of
inflation and hypothetical rates of return; and action plans offering
investment alternatives. Materials may also include discussions of
Fidelity's asset allocation funds and other Fidelity funds, products, and
services.
Ibbotson Associates of Chicago, Illinois (Ibbotson) provides historical
returns of the capital markets in the United States, including common
stocks, small capitalization stocks, long-term corporate bonds,
intermediate-term government bonds, long-term government bonds, Treasury
bills, the U.S. rate of inflation based on the CPI, and combinations of
various capital markets. The performance of these capital markets is based
on the returns of different indices.
Fidelity funds may use the performance of these capital markets in order to
demonstrate general risk-versus-reward investment scenarios. Performance
comparisons may also include the value of a hypothetical investment in any
of these capital markets. The risks associated with the security types in
any capital market may or may not correspond directly to those of the
funds. Ibbotson calculates total returns in the same method as the funds.
The funds may also compare performance to that of other compilations or
indices that may be developed and made available in the future.
A fund may compare its performance or the performance of securities in
which it may invest to averages published by IBC Financial Data, Inc. of
Ashland, Massachusetts. These averages assume reinvestment of
distributions. IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT AVERAGES(trademark)/All taxable,
which is reported in IBC's MONEY FUND REPORT(trademark), covers over
812 taxable money market money market funds. When evaluating
comparisons to money market funds, investors should consider the relevant
differences in investment objectives and policies. Specifically, money
market funds invest in short-term, high-quality instruments and seek to
maintain a stable $1.00 share price. Bond funds, however, invest in
longer-term instruments and their share prices change daily in response to
a variety of factors.
In advertising materials, Fidelity may reference or discuss its products
and services, which may include other Fidelity funds; retirement investing;
brokerage products and services; model portfolios or allocations; saving
for college or other goals; charitable giving; and the Fidelity credit
card. In addition, Fidelity may quote or reprint financial or business
publications and periodicals as they relate to current economic and
political conditions, fund management, portfolio composition, investment
philosophy, investment techniques, the desirability of owning a particular
mutual fund, and Fidelity services and products. Fidelity may also reprint,
and use as advertising and sales literature, articles from Fidelity Focus,
a quarterly magazine provided free of charge to Fidelity fund shareholders.
A fund may present its fund number, Quotron(trademark) number, and CUSIP
number, and discuss or quote its current portfolio manager.
VOLATILITY. A fund may quote various measures of volatility and benchmark
correlation in advertising. In addition, the fund may compare these
measures to those of other funds. Measures of volatility seek to compare
the fund's historical share price fluctuations or total returns to those of
a benchmark. Measures of benchmark correlation indicate how valid a
comparative benchmark may be. All measures of volatility and correlation
are calculated using averages of historical data. In advertising, a fund
may also discuss or illustrate examples of interest rate sensitivity.
MOMENTUM INDICATORS indicate a fund's price movements over specific periods
of time. Each point on the momentum indicator represents the fund's
percentage change in price movements over that period.
A fund may advertise examples of the effects of periodic investment plans,
including the principle of dollar cost averaging. In such a program, an
investor invests a fixed dollar amount in a fund at periodic intervals,
thereby purchasing fewer shares when prices are high and more shares when
prices are low. While such a strategy does not assure a profit or guard
against loss in a declining market, the investor's average cost per share
can be lower than if fixed numbers of shares are purchased at the same
intervals. In evaluating such a plan, investors should consider their
ability to continue purchasing shares during periods of low price levels.
A fund may be available for purchase through retirement plans or other
programs offering deferral of, or exemption from, income taxes, which may
produce superior after-tax returns over time. For example, a $1,000
investment earning a taxable return of 10% annually would have an after-tax
value of $1,949 after ten years, assuming tax was deducted from the return
each year at a 31% rate. An equivalent tax-deferred investment would have
an after-tax value of $2,100 after ten years, assuming tax was deducted at
a 31% rate from the tax-deferred earnings at the end of the ten-year
period.
As of December 31, 1996, FMR advised over $ 28 billion in tax-free
fund assets, $ 96 billion in money market fund assets, $ 303
billion in equity fund assets, $ 61 billion in international fund
assets, and $ 25 billion in Spartan fund assets. The funds may
reference the growth and variety of money market mutual funds and the
adviser's innovation and participation in the industry. The equity funds
under management figure represents the largest amount of equity fund assets
under management by a mutual fund investment adviser in the United States,
making FMR America's leading equity (stock) fund manager. FMR, its
subsidiaries, and affiliates maintain a worldwide information and
communications network for the purpose of researching and managing
investments abroad.
In addition to performance rankings, each fund may compare its total
expense ratio to the average total expense ratio of similar funds tracked
by Lipper. A fund's total expense ratio is a significant factor in
comparing bond and money market investments because of its effect on yield.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Each fund is open for business and its net asset value per share (NAV) is
calculated each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading.
The NYSE has designated the following holiday closings for 1997: New Year's
Day, Presidents' Day (observed), Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed),
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Although
FMR expects the same holiday schedule to be observed in the future, the
NYSE may modify its holiday schedule at any time. In addition, the funds
will not process wire purchases and redemptions on days when the Federal
Reserve Wire System is closed.
FSC normally determines each fund's NAV as of the close of the NYSE
(normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). However, NAV may be calculated earlier
if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). To the extent that portfolio securities are
traded in other markets on days when the NYSE is closed, a fund's NAV may
be affected on days when investors do not have access to the fund to
purchase or redeem shares. In addition, trading in some of a fund's
portfolio securities may not occur on days when the fund is open for
business.
If the Trustees determine that existing conditions make cash payments
undesirable, redemption payments may be made in whole or in part in
securities or other property, valued for this purpose as they are valued in
computing a fund's NAV. Shareholders receiving securities or other property
on redemption may realize a gain or loss for tax purposes, and will incur
any costs of sale, as well as the associated inconveniences.
Pursuant to Rule 11a-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act), each fund is required to give shareholders at least 60 days' notice
prior to terminating or modifying its exchange privilege. Under the Rule,
the 60-day notification requirement may be waived if (i) the only effect of
a modification would be to reduce or eliminate an administrative fee,
redemption fee, or deferred sales charge ordinarily payable at the time of
an exchange, or (ii) the fund suspends the redemption of the shares to be
exchanged as permitted under the 1940 Act or the rules and regulations
thereunder, or the fund to be acquired suspends the sale of its shares
because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with its
investment objective and policies.
In the Prospectus, each fund has notified shareholders that it reserves the
right at any time, without prior notice, to refuse exchange purchases by
any person or group if, in FMR's judgment, the fund would be unable to
invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective and
policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely affected.
DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES
DISTRIBUTIONS. If you request to have distributions mailed to you and the
U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your checks, or if your checks remain
uncashed for six months, Fidelity may reinvest your distributions at the
then-current NAV. All subsequent distributions will then be reinvested
until you provide Fidelity with alternate instructions.
DIVIDENDS. Because each fund invests significantly in foreign securities,
corporate shareholders should not expect fund dividends to qualify for the
dividends-received deduction. Short-term capital gains are distributed as
dividend income, but do not qualify for the dividends-received deduction.
Each fund will notify corporate shareholders annually of the percentage of
fund dividends that qualify for the dividends-received deduction. Gains
(losses) attributable to foreign currency fluctuations are generally
taxable as ordinary income, and therefore will increase (decrease) dividend
distributions. As a consequence, FMR may adjust a fund's income
distributions to reflect the effect of currency fluctuations. However, if
foreign currency losses exceed a fund's net investment income during a
taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same
taxable year would be recharacterized as a return of capital to
shareholders, thereby reducing each shareholder's cost basis in his or her
fund. Each fund will send each shareholder a notice in January describing
the tax status of dividend and capital gain distributions for the prior
year.
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS. Long-term capital gains earned by each fund on
the sale of securities and distributed to shareholders are federally
taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time
shareholders have held their shares. If a shareholder receives a long-term
capital gain distribution on shares of a fund, and such shares are held six
months or less and are sold at a loss, the portion of the loss equal to the
amount of the long-term capital gain distribution will be considered a
long-term loss for tax purposes. Short-term capital gains distributed by
each fund are taxable to shareholders as dividends, not as capital gains.
As of December 31, 1996, Global Bond had a capital loss carryforward
aggregating approximately $ 94,618,000 . This loss carryforward, of
which $ 81,824,000 and $ 12,794,000 will expire on December 31,
2002 and 2003, respectively, is available to offset future capital
gains.
As of December 31, 1996, New Markets Income had a capital loss
carryforward aggregating approximately $7,934,000. This loss carryforward,
all of which will expire on December 31, 2003, is available to offset
future capital gains.
FOREIGN TAXES. Foreign governments may withhold taxes on dividends and
interest paid with respect to foreign securities. Foreign governments may
also impose taxes on other payments or gains with respect to foreign
securities. If, at the close of its fiscal year, more than 50% of a fund's
total assets are invested in securities of foreign issuers, the fund may
elect to pass through foreign taxes paid and thereby allow shareholders to
take a credit or deduction on their individual tax returns.
TAX STATUS OF THE FUNDS. Each fund intends to qualify each year as a
"regulated investment company" for tax purposes so that it will not be
liable for federal tax on income and capital gains distributed to
shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company and
avoid being subject to federal income or excise taxes at the fund level,
each fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment
income and net realized capital gains within each calendar year as well as
on a fiscal year basis. Each fund intends to comply with other tax rules
applicable to regulated investment companies, including a requirement that
capital gains from the sale of securities held less than three months
constitute less than 30% of the fund's gross income for each fiscal year.
Gains from some forward currency contracts, futures contracts, and options
are included in this 30% calculation, which may limit a fund's investments
in such instruments.
Each fund is treated as a separate entity from the other funds of Fidelity
Investment Trust for tax purposes.
OTHER TAX INFORMATION. The information above is only a summary of some of
the tax consequences generally affecting each fund and its shareholders,
and no attempt has been made to discuss individual tax consequences. In
addition to federal income taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and
local taxes on fund distributions, and shares may be subject to state and
local personal property taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers
to determine whether a fund is suitable to their particular tax situation.
FMR
All of the stock of FMR is owned by FMR Corp., its parent organized in
1972. The voting common stock of FMR Corp. is divided into two classes.
Class B is held predominantly by members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family
and is entitled to 49% of the vote on any matter acted upon by the voting
common stock. Class A is held predominantly by non-Johnson family member
employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates and is entitled to 51% of the
vote on any such matter. The Johnson family group and all other Class B
shareholders have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which
all Class B shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of
Class B shares. Under the 1940 Act, control of a company is presumed where
one individual or group of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting
stock of that company. Therefore, through their ownership of voting common
stock and the execution of the shareholders' voting agreement, members of
the Johnson family may be deemed, under the 1940 Act, to form a controlling
group with respect to FMR Corp.
At present, the principal operating activities of FMR Corp. are those
conducted by its division, Fidelity Investments Retail Marketing Company,
which provides marketing services to various companies within the Fidelity
organization.
Fidelity investment personnel may invest in securities for their own
account pursuant to a code of ethics that sets forth all employees'
fiduciary responsibilities regarding the funds, establishes procedures for
personal investing and restricts certain transactions. For example, all
personal trades in most securities require pre-clearance, and participation
in initial public offerings is prohibited. In addition, restrictions on the
timing of personal investing in relation to trades by Fidelity funds and on
short-term trading have been adopted.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees and executive officers of the trust are listed below. Except
as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in
the same company for the last five years. All persons named as Trustees
also serve in similar capacities for other funds advised by FMR. The
business address of each Trustee and officer who is an "interested person"
(as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) is 82 Devonshire Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109, which is also the address of FMR. The business
address of all the other Trustees and Members of the Advisory Board is
Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 9235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-9235.
Those Trustees who are "interested persons" by virtue of their affiliation
with either the trust or FMR are indicated by an asterisk (*).
*EDWARD C. JOHNSON 3d (66), Trustee and President, is Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of FMR Corp.; a Director and Chairman of
the Board and of the Executive Committee of FMR; Chairman and a Director of
FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity
Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
*J. GARY BURKHEAD (55), Trustee and Senior Vice President, is President of
FMR; and President and a Director of FMR Texas Inc., Fidelity Management &
Research (U.K.) Inc., and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc.
RALPH F. COX (6 4 ), Trustee (1991), is a management consultant
(1994). Prior to February 1994, he was President of Greenhill Petroleum
Corporation (petroleum exploration and production). Until March 1990, Mr.
Cox was President and Chief Operating Officer of Union Pacific Resources
Company (exploration and production). He is a Director of Sanifill
Corporation (non-hazardous waste, 1993), CH2M Hill Companies (engineering),
Rio Grande, Inc. (oil and gas production), and Daniel Industries (petroleum
measurement equipment manufacturer). In addition, he is a member of
advisory boards of Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at
Austin.
PHYLLIS BURKE DAVIS (6 5 ), Trustee (1992). Prior to her retirement in
September 1991, Mrs. Davis was the Senior Vice President of Corporate
Affairs of Avon Products, Inc. She is currently a Director of BellSouth
Corporation (telecommunications), Eaton Corporation (manufacturing, 1991),
and the TJX Companies, Inc. (retail stores), and previously served as a
Director of Hallmark Cards, Inc. (1985-1991) and Nabisco Brands, Inc. In
addition, she is a member of the President's Advisory Council of The
University of Vermont School of Business Administration.
E. BRADLEY JONES (69), Trustee. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Mr. Jones
was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LTV Steel Company. He is a
Director of TRW Inc. (original equipment and replacement products),
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (mining), Consolidated Rail Corporation, Birmingham
Steel Corporation, and RPM, Inc. (manufacturer of chemical products), and
he previously served as a Director of NACCO Industries, Inc. (mining and
marketing, 1985-1995) and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (1985-1995).
In addition, he serves as a Trustee of First Union Real Estate Investments,
a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Cleveland Clinic
Foundation, a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of University
School (Cleveland), and a Trustee of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
DONALD J. KIRK (64), Trustee, is Executive-in-Residence (1995) at Columbia
University Graduate School of Business and a financial consultant. From
1987 to January 1995, Mr. Kirk was a Professor at Columbia University
Graduate School of Business. Prior to 1987, he was Chairman of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board. Mr. Kirk is a Director of General Re
Corporation (reinsurance), and he previously served as a Director of
Valuation Research Corp. (appraisals and valuations, 1993-1995). In
addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
National Arts Stabilization Fund, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Greenwich Hospital Association, a Member of the Public Oversight Board of
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' SEC Practice
Section (1995), and as a Public Governor of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (1996).
*PETER S. LYNCH (53), Trustee, is Vice Chairman and Director of FMR (1992).
Prior to May 31, 1990, he was a Director of FMR and Executive Vice
President of FMR (a position he held until March 31, 1991); Vice President
of Fidelity Magellan Fund and FMR Growth Group Leader; and Managing
Director of FMR Corp. Mr. Lynch was also Vice President of Fidelity
Investments Corporate Services (1991-1992). He is a Director of W.R. Grace
& Co. (chemicals) and Morrison Knudsen Corporation (engineering and
construction). In addition, he serves as a Trustee of Boston College,
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Historic Deerfield (1989) and Society
for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and as an Overseer of the
Museum of Fine Arts of Boston.
WILLIAM O. McCOY ( 63 ), Trustee (199 7 ), is the Vice
President of Finance for the University of North Carolina (16-school
system, 1995). Prior to his retirement in December 1994, Mr. McCoy was Vice
Chairman of the Board of BellSouth Corporation (telecommunications ,
1984 ) and President of BellSouth Enterprises (1986) . He is
currently a Director of Liberty Corporation (holding company , 1984 ),
Weeks Corporation of Atlanta (real estate, 1994), Carolina Power and Light
Company (electric utility, 1996) , and the Kenan Transport Co.
(1996) . Previously, he was a Director of First American Corporation
(bank holding company, 1979-1996). In addition, Mr. McCoy serves as a
member of the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill (1994) and for the Kenan - Flager Business School
(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , 1988 ).
GERALD C. McDONOUGH ( 67 ), Trustee and Vice-Chairman of the
non-interested Trustees, is Chairman of G.M. Management Group (strategic
advisory services). Prior to his retirement in July 1988, he was Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Leaseway Transportation Corp. (physical
distribution services). Mr. McDonough is a Director of Brush-Wellman Inc.
(metal refining), York International Corp. (air conditioning and
refrigeration), Commercial Intertech Corp. (hydraulic systems, building
systems, and metal products, 1992), CUNO, Inc. (liquid and gas filtration
products, 1996), and Associated Estates Realty Corporation (a real estate
investment trust, 1993). Mr. McDonough served as a Director of
ACME-Cleveland Corp. (metal working, telecommunications, and electronic
products) from 1987-1996.
MARVIN L. MANN (63), Trustee (1993) is Chairman of the Board, President,
and Chief Executive Officer of Lexmark International, Inc. (office
machines, 1991). Prior to 1991, he held the positions of Vice President of
International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") and President and
General Manager of various IBM divisions and subsidiaries. Mr. Mann is a
Director of M.A. Hanna Company (chemicals, 1993) and Infomart (marketing
services, 1991), a Trammell Crow Co. In addition, he serves as the Campaign
Vice Chairman of the Tri-State United Way (1993) and is a member of the
University of Alabama President's Cabinet.
THOMAS R. WILLIAMS (68), Trustee, is President of The Wales Group, Inc.
(management and financial advisory services). Prior to retiring in 1987,
Mr. Williams served as Chairman of the Board of First Wachovia Corporation
(bank holding company), and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The
First National Bank of Atlanta and First Atlanta Corporation (bank holding
company). He is currently a Director of BellSouth Corporation
(telecommunications), ConAgra, Inc. (agricultural products), Fisher
Business Systems, Inc. (computer software), Georgia Power Company (electric
utility), Gerber Alley & Associates, Inc. (computer software), National
Life Insurance Company of Vermont, American Software, Inc., and AppleSouth,
Inc. (restaurants, 1992).
ROBERT A. LAWRENCE (44), Vice President (1994), is Vice President of
Fidelity's high income funds and Senior Vice President of FMR (1993). Prior
to joining FMR, Mr. Lawrence was Managing Director of the High Yield
Department for Citicorp (1984-1991).
FRED L. HENNING, JR. (57), Vice President, is Vice President of
Fidelity's fixed-income funds (1995) and Senior Vice President of FMR
(1995).
JOHN H. CARLSON (47), Vice President of New Markets Income (1996), and
other funds advised by FMR, and an employee of FMR.
ARTHUR S. LORING (49), Secretary, is Senior Vice President (1993) and
General Counsel of FMR, Vice President-Legal of FMR Corp., and Vice
President and Clerk of FDC.
KENNETH A. RATHGEBER (49), Treasurer (1995), is Treasurer of the Fidelity
funds and is an employee of FMR (1995). Before joining FMR, Mr. Rathgeber
was a Vice President of Goldman Sachs & Co. (1978-1995), where he served in
various positions, including Vice President of Proprietary Accounting
(1988-1992), Global Co-Controller (1992-1994), and Chief Operations Officer
of Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (1994-1995).
JOHN H. COSTELLO (50), Assistant Treasurer, is an employee of FMR.
LEONARD M. RUSH (50), Assistant Treasurer (1994), is an employee of FMR
(1994). Prior to becoming Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds, Mr.
Rush was Chief Compliance Officer of FMR Corp. (1993-1994) and Chief
Financial Officer of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. (1990-1993).
The following table sets forth information describing the compensation of
each Trustee of each fund for his or her services as trustee for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
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Trustees Aggregate
Aggregate
Total
Compensation Compensation Compensation
from Global Bond from New Markets from the Fund
Fund A,B Income Fund A,C Complex* A
J. Gary Burkhead** $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Ralph F. Cox 53 71 137,700
Phyllis Burke Davis 5 3 68 134,700
Richard J. Flynn *** 66 85 16 8,000
Edward C. Johnson 3d** 0 0 0
E. Bradley Jones 5 3 68 1 34,700
Donald J. Kirk 54 69 1 36,200
Peter S. Lynch** 0 0 0
William O. McCoy**** 26 45 85,333
Gerald C. McDonough 53 69 1 36,200
Edward H. Malone*** 52 71 1 36,200
Marvin L. Mann 5 2 70 1 34,700
Thomas R. Williams 5 4 69 136,200
</TABLE>
* Information is as of December 31, 1996 for 235 funds in the
complex.
** Interested trustees of the fund are compensated by FMR.
*** Richard J. Flynn and Edward H. Malone served on the Board of
Trustees through December 31, 1996.
**** During the period from May 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, William
McCoy served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity Investment
Trust.
A Compensation figures include cash, a pro rata portion of benefits accrued
under the retirement program for the period ended December 30, 1996 and
required to be deferred, and may include amounts deferred at the election
of Trustees.
B The following amounts are required to be deferred by each non-interested
Trustee, most of which is subject to vesting: Ralph F. Cox, $2, Phyllis
Burke Davis, $2, Richard J. Flynn, $0, E. Bradley Jones, $2, Donald J.
Kirk, $2, William O. McCoy, $0, Gerald C. McDonough, $2, Edward H. Malone,
$2, Marvin L. Mann, $2, and Thomas R. Williams, $2.
C The following amounts are required to be deferred by each non-interested
Trustee, most of which is subject to vesting: Ralph F. Cox, $3, Phyllis
Burke Davis, $3, Richard J. Flynn, $0, E. Bradley Jones, $3, Donald J.
Kirk, $3, William O. McCoy, $0, Gerald C. McDonough, $3, Edward H. Malone,
$3, Marvin L. Mann, $3, and Thomas R. Williams, $3.
Under a retirement program adopted in July 1988 and modified in November
1995 and November 1996, each non-interested Trustee who retired
before December 30, 1996 may receive payments from a Fidelity fund
during his or her lifetime based on his or her basic trustee fees and
length of service. The obligation of a fund to make such payments is
neither secured nor funded. A Trustee becomes eligible to participate in
the program at the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches age
72, provided that, at the time of retirement, he or she has served as a
Fidelity fund Trustee for at least five years.
The non-interested Trustees may elect to defer receipt of all or a
percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of a Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, compensation deferred by a
Trustee is periodically adjusted as though an equivalent amount had been
invested and reinvested in shares of one or more funds in the complex
designated by such Trustee (designated securities). The amount paid to the
Trustee under the Plan will be determined based upon the performance of
such investments. Deferral of Trustees' fees in accordance with the Plan
will have a negligible effect on a fund's assets, liabilities, and net
income per share, and will not obligate the fund s to retain the
services of any Trustee or to pay any particular level of compensation to
the Trustee. The fund s may invest in such designated
securities under the Plan without shareholder approval.
As of December 30, 1996, the non-interested Trustees terminated the
retirement program for Trustees who retire after such date. In connection
with the termination of the retirement program, each existing
non-interested Trustee received a credit to his or her Plan account equal
to the present value of the estimated benefits that would have been payable
under the retirement program. The amounts credited to the non-interested
Trustees' Plan accounts are subject to vesting. The termination of the
retirement program and related crediting of estimated benefits to the
Trustees' Plan accounts did not result in a material cost to the funds.
As of December 31 , 1996 the Trustees and officers of each
fund owned, in the aggregate, less than 1 % of each fund's total
outstanding shares.
MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
Each fund employs FMR to furnish investment advisory and other services.
Under its management contract with each fund, FMR acts as investment
adviser and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, directs
the investments of each fund in accordance with its investment objective,
policies, and limitations. FMR also provides each fund with all necessary
office facili ties and personnel for servicing each fund's investments,
compensates all officers of each fund and all Trustees who are "interested
persons" of the trust or of FMR, and all personnel of each fund or FMR
performing services relating to research, statistical, and investment
activities.
In addition, FMR or its affiliates, subject to the supervision of the Board
of Trustees, provide the management and administrative services necessary
for the operation of each fund. These services include providing facilities
for maintaining each fund's organization; supervising relations with
custodians, transfer and pricing agents, accountants, underwriters, and
other persons dealing with each fund; preparing all general shareholder
communications and conducting shareholder relations; maintaining each
fund's records and the registration of each fund's shares under federal and
state laws; developing management and shareholder services for each fund;
and furnishing reports, evaluations, and analyses on a variety of subjects
to the Trustees.
In addition to the management fee payable to FMR and the fees payable to
FSC, each fund pays all of its expenses, without limitation, that are not
assumed by those parties. Each fund pays for the typesetting, printing, and
mailing of its proxy materials to shareholders, legal expenses, and the
fees of the custodian, auditor and non-interested Trustees. Although each
fund's current management contract provides that each fund will pay for
typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional
information, notices, and reports to shareholders, the trust, on behalf of
each fund has entered into a revised transfer agent agreement with FSC,
pursuant to which FSC bears the costs of providing these services to
existing shareholders. Other expenses paid by each fund include interest,
taxes, brokerage commissions, and each fund's proportionate share of
insurance premiums and Investment Company Institute dues. Each fund is also
liable for such non-recurring expenses as may arise, including costs of
any litigation to which each fund may be a party, and any obligation it
may have to indemnify its officers and Trustees with respect to litigation.
FMR is Global Bond's manager pursuant to a management contract dated March
1, 1992, which was approved by shareholders on February 19, 1992. FMR is
also New Markets Income's manager pursuant to a management contract dated
April 15, 1993, which was approved by FMR, then the sole shareholder, on
April 29, 1993.
For the services of FMR under the contract, each fund pays FMR a monthly
management fee composed of the sum of two elements: a group fee rate and an
individual fund fee rate.
The group fee rate is based on the monthly average net assets of all of the
registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts and
is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to the graduated fee rate
schedule shown below on the left. The schedule below on the right shows the
effective annual group fee rate at various asset levels, which is the
result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates on the left. For
example, the effective annual fee rate at $444 billion of group net
assets - the approximate level for December 1996 - was
. 1425 %, which is the weighted average of the respective fee rates
for each level of group net assets up to $444 billion.
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
0 - $3 billion .3700% $ 0.5 billion .3700%
3 - 6 .3400 25 .2664
6 - 9 .3100 50 .2188
9 - 12 .2800 75 .1986
12 - 15 .2500 100 .1869
15 - 18 .2200 125 .1793
18 - 21 .2000 150 .1736
21 - 24 .1900 175 .1695
24 - 30 .1800 200 .1658
30 - 36 .1750 225 .1629
36 - 42 .1700 250 .1604
42 - 48 .1650 275 .1583
48 - 66 .1600 300 .1565
66 - 84 .1550 325 .1548
84 - 120 .1500 350 .1533
120 - 174 .1450 400 .1507
174 - 228 .1400
228 - 282 .1375
282 - 336 .1350
Over 336 .1325
Under each fund's current management contract with FMR, the group fee rate
is based on a schedule with breakpoints ending at .1400% for average group
assets in excess of $174 billion. For Global Bond, prior to March 1, 1992,
the group fee rate breakpoints shown above for average group assets in
excess of $120 billion and under $228 billion were voluntarily adopted by
FMR, and went into effect on January 1, 1992. The additional breakpoints
shown above for average group assets in excess of $228 billion were
voluntarily adopted by FMR on November 1, 1993.
On August 1, 1994, FMR voluntarily revised the prior extensions to the
group fee rate schedule, and added new breakpoints for average group assets
in excess of $156 billion and under $372 billion as shown in the schedule
below. The revised group fee rate schedule was identical to the above
schedule for average group assets under $156 billion.
On January 1, 1996, FMR voluntarily added new breakpoints to the revised
schedule for average group assets in excess of $372 billion, pending
shareholder approval of a new management contract reflecting the revised
schedule and additional breakpoints. The revised group fee rate schedule
and its extensions provide for lower management fee rates as FMR's assets
under management increase. For average group assets in excess of $156
billion, the revised group fee rate schedule with additional breakpoints
voluntarily adopted by FMR is as follows:
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES
Average Group Annualized Group Net Effective Annual
Assets Rate Assets Fee Rate
120 - $156 billion .1450% $ 150 billion .1736%
156 - 192 .1400 175 .1690
192 - 228 .1350 200 .1652
228 - 264 .1300 225 .1618
264 - 300 .1275 250 .1587
300 - 336 .1250 275 .1560
336 - 372 .1225 300 .1536
372 - 408 .1200 325 .1514
408 - 444 .1175 350 .1494
444 - 480 .1150 375 .1476
480 - 516 .1125 400 .1459
Over 516 .1100 425 .1443
450 .1427
475 .1413
500 .1399
525 .1385
550 .1372
The individual fund fee rate is .55% for Global Bond and New Markets
Income. Based on the average group net assets of the funds advised by FMR
for December 1996, the annual management fee rates would be calculated as
follows:
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Group Fee Rate Individual Fund Fee Rate Management Fee Rate
Global Bond . 1425 % + .55 % = .6925 %
New Markets Income . 1425 % + . 55 % = .6925 %
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One-twelfth of this annual management fee rate is applied to each fund's
net assets averaged for the most recent month, giving a dollar amount,
which is the fee for that month.
The table below shows the management fees paid to FMR by each fund for the
last three fiscal years:
Global Bond Management Fees as a
Years Ended December 31 Management Fees % of Average Net Assets
1996 $1,018,449 .70
1995 $1,785,715 .70
1994 $3,983,370 .71
New Markets Income Management Fees as a
Years Ended December 31 Management Fees % of Average Net Assets
1996 $1,541,411 .69
1995 $1,149,541 .70
1994 $1,686,850 .71
FMR may, from time to time, voluntarily reimburse all or a portion of each
fund's operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions, and extraordinary expenses). FMR retains the ability to be
repaid for these expense reimbursements in the amount that expenses fall
below the limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Expense reimbursements
by FMR will increase each fund's total returns and yield and repayment of
the reimbursement by each fund will lower its total returns and yield.
During the fiscal periods reported, FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse
certain funds to the extent that the fund's aggregate operating expenses
were in excess of an annual rate of its average net assets. The table below
identifies the funds in reimbursement; the levels of and periods for such
reimbursement; the amount of management fees incurred under each contract
before reimbursement; and the dollar amount reimbursed by FMR, if any, for
each period.
NEW MARKETS INCOME
FROM TO EXPENSE LIMITATION
May 4, 1993 -- 1.20%
MANAGEMENT FEE
FISCAL YEAR BEFORE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
December 31, 1996 $ 1,541,411 $ 0
December 31, 1995 1,149,541 0
December 31, 1994 1,686,850 529,663
SUB-ADVISERS. On behalf of Global Bond and New Markets Income, FMR has
entered into sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K., FMR Far East, FIJ
(for New Markets Income only) , and FIIA. FIIA, in turn, has entered
into a sub-advisory agreement with FIIAL U.K. Pursuant to the sub-advisory
agreements, FMR may receive investment advice and research services outside
the United States from the sub-advisers. FMR may also grant the
sub-advisers investment management authority as well as the authority to
buy and sell securities if FMR believes it would be beneficial to the
funds.
Currently, FMR U.K., FMR Far East, FIJ, FIIA, and FIIAL U.K. each focus on
issuers in countries other than the United States such as those in Europe,
Asia, and the Pacific Basin.
FMR U.K. and FMR Far East, which were organized in 1986, are wholly owned
subsidiaries of FMR. FIJ and FIIA are wholly owned subsidiaries of Fidelity
International Limited (FIL), a Bermuda company formed in 1968 which
primarily provides investment advisory services to non-U.S. investment
companies and institutional investors investing in securities throughout
the world. Edward C. Johnson 3d, Johnson family members, and various trusts
for the benefit of the Johnson family owns, directly or indirectly, more
than 25% of the voting common stock of FIL. FIJ was organized in Japan in
1986. FIIA was organized in Bermuda in 1983. FIIAL U.K. was organized in
the United Kingdom in 1984, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity
International Management Holdings Limited, an indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of FIL.
Under the sub-advisory agreements FMR pays the fees of FMR U.K., FMR Far
East, FIJ, and FIIA. FIIA, in turn, pays the fees of FIIAL U.K. For
providing non-discretionary investment advice and research services the
sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
(small solid bullet) FMR pays FMR U.K. and FMR Far East fees equal to 110%
and 105%, respectively, of FMR U.K.'s and FMR Far East's costs incurred in
connection with providing investment advice and research services.
(small solid bullet) FMR pays FIIA and FIJ fees equal to 30% of FMR's
monthly management fee with respect to the average net assets held by the
fund for which the sub-adviser has provided FMR with investment advice and
research services.
(small solid bullet) FIIA pays FIIAL U.K. a fee equal to 110% of FIIAL
U.K.'s costs incurred in connection with providing investment advice and
research services.
For providing discretionary investment management and executing portfolio
transactions, the sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
(small solid bullet) FMR pays FMR U.K., FMR Far East, FIJ, and FIIA a fee
equal to 50% of its monthly management fee with respect to the fund's
average net assets managed by the sub-adviser on a discretionary basis.
(small solid bullet) FIIA pays FIIAL U.K. a fee equal to 110% of FIIAL
U.K.'s costs incurred in connection with providing discretionary investment
management services.
Currently, FIIAL U.K. exercises discretionary management authority over
Global Bond in its capacity as sub-adviser.
For the fiscal years ended 1996, 1995, and 1994, no fees were paid by FMR
to any of the sub-advisers on behalf of the funds.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS
The Trustees have approved Distribution and Service Plans on behalf of the
funds (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the Rule). The Rule provides in substance that a mutual fund may
not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is
primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of a fund except
pursuant to a plan approved on behalf of the fund under the Rule. The
Plans, as approved by the Trustees, allow the funds and FMR to incur
certain expenses that might be considered to constitute indirect payment by
the funds of distribution expenses.
Under each Plan, if the payment of management fees by the funds to FMR is
deemed to be indirect financing by the funds of the distribution of their
shares, such payment is authorized by the Plans. Each Plan also
specifically recognizes that FMR, either directly or through FDC, may use
its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without
limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection
with the offer and sale of shares of each fund. In addition, each Plan
provides that FMR may use its resources, including its management fee
revenues, to make payments to third parties that assist in selling shares
of each fund, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder
support services.
Currently, the Board of Trustees has not authorized such payments.
Payments made by FMR to third parties during the fiscal year ended December
31, 1996 amounted to $ 0.
Prior to approving each Plan, the Trustees carefully considered all
pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plan, and have
determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit
the fund and its shareholders. In particular, the Trustees noted that the
Plans do not authorize payments by a fund other than those made to FMR
under its management contract with the fund. To the extent that each Plan
gives FMR and FDC greater flexibility in connection with the distribution
of shares of each fund, additional sales of fund shares may result.
Furthermore, certain shareholder support services may be provided more
effectively under the Plans by local entities with whom shareholders have
other relationships.
The Plan for Global Bond was approved by the fund's shareholders on
November 12, 1987. The Plan for New Markets Income was approved by FMR as
the initial shareholder on April 29, 1993.
The Glass-Steagall Act generally prohibits federally and state chartered or
supervised banks from engaging in the business of underwriting, selling, or
distributing securities. Although the scope of this prohibition under the
Glass-Steagall Act has not been clearly defined by the courts or
appropriate regulatory agencies, FDC believes that the Glass-Steagall Act
should not preclude a bank from performing shareholder support services, or
servicing and recordkeeping functions. FDC intends to engage banks only to
perform such functions. However, changes in federal or state statutes and
regulations pertaining to the permissible activities of banks and their
affiliates or subsidiaries, as well as further judicial or administrative
decisions or interpretations, could prevent a bank from continuing to
perform all or a part of the contemplated services. If a bank were
prohibited from so acting, the Trustees would consider what actions, if
any, would be necessary to continue to provide efficient and effective
shareholder services. In such event, changes in the operation of the funds
might occur, including possible termination of any automatic investment or
redemption or other services then provided by the bank. It is not
expected that shareholders would suffer any adverse financial consequences
as a result of any of these occurrences. In addition, state securities laws
on this issue may differ from the interpretations of federal law expressed
herein, and banks and financial institutions may be required to register as
dealers pursuant to state law.
Each fund may execute portfolio transactions with, and purchase securities
issued by, depository institutions that receive payments under the Plans.
No preference for the instruments of such depository institutions will be
shown in the selection of investments.
CONTRACTS WITH FMR AFFILIATES
FSC, an affiliate of FMR, is transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder
servicing agent for each fund. FSC receives an annual account fee and an
asset-based fee each based on account size and fund type for each retail
account and certain institutional accounts. With respect to certain
institutional retirement accounts, FSC receives an annual account fee and
an asset-based fee based on account type or fund type. These annual account
fees are subject to increase based on postal rate changes. FSC also
collects small account fees from certain accounts with balances of less
than $2,500.
FSC pays out-of-pocket expenses associated with providing transfer agent
services. In addition, FSC bears the expense of typesetting, printing, and
mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, and all other
reports, notices, and statements to shareholders, with the exception of
proxy statements.
FSC also performs the calculations necessary to determine each fund's NAV
and dividends, and maintains each fund's accounting records. The annual fee
rates for these pricing and bookkeeping services are based on each fund's
average net assets, specifically, .0750% of the first $500 million of
average net assets and .0375% of average net assets in excess of $500
million. The fee is limited to a minimum of $60,000 and a maximum of
$800,000 per year.
The table below shows the fees paid to FSC for pricing and bookkeeping
services, including related out-of-pocket expenses during each fund's last
three fiscal years:
Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees
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1996 1995 1994
Global Bond $ 107,720 $ 155,301 $ 312,138
New Markets Income $ 167,132 $ 98,972 $ 143,864
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Each fund has a distribution agreement with FDC, a Massachusetts
corporation organized on July 18, 1960. FDC is a broker-dealer registered
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The distribution agreements call
for FDC to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business,
to secure purchasers for shares of each fund, which are continuously
offered at net asset value. Promotional and administrative expenses in
connection with the offer and sale of shares are paid by FMR.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
TRUST ORGANIZATION. Global Bond and New Markets Income are funds of
Fidelity Investment Trust, an open-end management investment company
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on April 20, 1984. On October
18, 1984 the trust's name was changed from Fidelity International Trust to
Fidelity Overseas Fund. On November 1, 1986, the trust's name was changed
from Fidelity Over seas Fund to Fidelity Investment Trust to reflect the
multiple funds within the trust. Currently, there are twenty-one funds of
the trust: Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Europe
Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity
I nternational Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity Global Bond Fund, Fidelity
Canada Fund, Fidelity Worldwide Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund,
Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund, Fidelity
Diversified International Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income Fund, Fidelity
Japan Fund, Fidelity International Value Fund, Fidelity France Fund,
Fidelity Germany Fund, Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund, Fidelity Japan
Small Companies Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, and Fidelity United Kingdom
Fund. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to create additional
funds.
In the event that FMR ceases to be the investment adviser to a trust or a
fund, the right of the trust or fund to use the identifying name
"Fidelity" may be withdrawn. There is a remote possibility that one fund
might become liable for any misstatement in its prospectus or statement of
additional information about another fund.
The assets of the trust received for the issue or sale of shares each fund
and all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof, subject only to
the rights of creditors, are especially allocated to such fund, and
constitute the underlying assets of such fund. The underlying assets of
each fund are segregated on the books of account, and are to be charged
with the liabilities with respect to such fund and with a share of the
general expenses of the trust. Expenses with respect to the trust are to be
allocated in proportion to the asset value of their respective funds,
except where allocations of direct expense can otherwise be fairly made.
The officers of the trust, subject to the general supervision of the Boards
of Trustees, have the power to determine which expenses are allocable to a
given fund, or which are general or allocable to all of the funds. In the
event of the dissolution or liquidation of the trust, shareholders of each
fund are entitled to receive as a class the underlying assets of such fund
available for distribution.
SHAREHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY. The trust is an entity of the type
commonly known as a "Massachusetts business trust." Under Massachusetts
law, shareholders of such a trust may, under certain circumstances, be held
personally liable for the obligations of the trust. The Declaration of
Trust provides that the trust shall not have any claim against shareholders
except for the payment of the purchase price of shares and requires that
each agreement, obligation, or instrument entered into or executed by the
trust or its Trustees shall include a provision limiting the obligations
created thereby to the trust and its assets. The Declaration of Trust
provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any shareholder
held personally liable for the obligations of the fund. The Declaration of
Trust also provides that each fund shall, upon request, assume the defense
of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of the
fund and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder
incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is limited to
circumstances in which the fund itself would be unable to meet its
obligations. FMR believes that, in view of the above, the risk of personal
liability to shareholders is remote.
The Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trustees, if they have
exercised reasonable care, will not be liable for any neglect or
wrongdoing, but nothing in the Declaration of Trust protect Trustees
against any liability to which they would othe rwise be subject by
reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of their office.
VOTING RIGHTS. Each fund's capital consists of shares of beneficial
interest. The shares have no preemptive or conversion rights; voting and
dividend rights, the right of redemption, and the privilege of exchange are
described in the Prospectus. Shares are fully paid and nonassessable,
except as set forth under the heading "Shareholder and Trustee Liability"
above. Shareholders representing 10% or more of a trust or fund may, as set
forth in the Declaration of Trust, call meetings of the trust or fund for
any purpose related to the trust or fund, as the case may be, including, in
the case of a meeting of an entire trust, the purpose of voting on removal
of one or more Trustees. The trust or any fund may be terminated upon the
sale of its assets to another open-end management investment company, or
upon liquidation and distribution of its assets, if approved by vote of the
holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the trust or the fund.
If not so terminated, the trust and the funds will continue indefinitely.
CUSTODIAN. The Chase Manhattan Bank, 4 Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn,
New York is custodian of the assets of the funds. The custodian is
responsible for the safekeeping of a fund's assets and the appointment of
any subcustodian banks and clearing agencies. The custodian takes no part
in determining the investment policies of a fund or in deciding which
securities are purchased or sold by a fund. However, a fund may invest in
obligations of the custodian and may purchase securities from or sell
securities to the custodian. The Bank of New York and The Chase Manhattan
Bank, each headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose
custodian of certain assets in connection with repurchase agreement
transactions.
FMR, its officers and directors, its affiliated companies, and the Board of
Trustees may, from time to time, conduct transactions with various banks,
including banks serving as custodians for certain funds advised by FMR.
AUDITOR. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., One Post Office Square, Boston,
Massachusetts, serves as Global Bond's independent accountant and Price
Waterhouse LLP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts serves as New
Markets Income's independent accountant. The auditor examines financial
statements for the funds and provides other audit, tax, and related
services.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Each fund's financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1996, and the reports of the auditors, are included
in each fund's Annual Report, which is a separate report supplied with this
SAI. The funds' financial statements, including the financial highlights,
and the reports of the auditors are incorporated herein by reference. For a
free additional copy of a fund's Annual Report, contact Fidelity at
1-800-544-8888, or your investment professional.
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 24. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)(1) Financial Statements for Fidelity Global Bond Fund for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1996 are incorporated herein by reference to the
fund's Statement of Additional Information and were filed on February 20,
1997 for Fidelity Investment Trust (File No. 2-90649) pursuant to Rule
30d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are incorporated herein
by reference.
(a)(2) Financial Statements for Fidelity New Markets Income Fund for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 are incorporated herein by reference to
the fund's Statement of Additional Information and were filed on February
20, 1997 for Fidelity Investment Trust (File No. 2-90649) pursuant to Rule
30d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are incorporated herein
by reference.
(b) Exhibits:
(1) Restated Declaration of Trust, dated February 16, 1995, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 1 of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(2) By-Laws of the Trust are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2
of Fidelity Union Street Trust Post-Effective Amendment No. 87 (File No.
2-50318).
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(5)(a) Management Contract, dated October 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Diversified International Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(a) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 58.
(b) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Diversified International Fund dated October 1, 1992 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(p) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(c) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Diversified International Fund dated October 1, 1992 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(nn) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(d) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Diversified International Fund dated October 1, 1992 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(yyy) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 51.
(e) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Growth & Income Fund and Fidelity Management & Research
Company is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(e) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(f) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(f) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(g) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(g) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(h) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity International Growth & Income
Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(h) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(i) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(i) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(j) Management Contract, dated September 16, 1994, between Fidelity
International Value Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(j) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(k) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 1994, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity International Value Fund is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(k) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(l) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 1994, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity International Value Fund is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(m) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity International Value Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 64.
(n) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 1994, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity International Value Fund is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(o) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 1994, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited on
behalf of Fidelity International Value Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(o) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(p) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Overseas
Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit No. 5(p) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(q) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Overseas Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(q) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(r) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) on
behalf of Fidelity Overseas Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(r) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(s) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Overseas Fund is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(s) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(t) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Overseas Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(t) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(u) Management Contract dated, March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Worldwide
Fund, and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(u) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(v) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Worldwide Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(w) Sub-Advisory Agreement dated, April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Worldwide Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(w) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(x) Sub-Advisory Agreement dated, April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Worldwide Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(x) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(y) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Worldwide Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(y) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(z) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Canada Fund
and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(z) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(aa) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(aa) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(bb) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(bb) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(cc) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(cc) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(dd) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(dd) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(ee) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Europe
Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(ee) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(ff) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Europe Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(ff) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(gg) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Europe Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(gg) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(hh) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Europe Fund is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(hh) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(ii) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Europe Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(jj) Management Contract between Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund
and Fidelity Management & Research Company dated November 18, 1993 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(o) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 51.
(kk) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Europe Capital Appreciation Fund dated November 18, 1993 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(dd) of Post- Effective Amendment No. 53.
(ll) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Europe
Capital Appreciation Fund dated November 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(ss) of Post- Effective Amendment No. 53.
(mm) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, dated November 18,
1993, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(ggg) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(nn) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Europe
Capital Appreciation Fund dated November 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(uuu) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(oo) Management Contract between Fidelity Japan Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated July 16, 1992 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(k) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(pp) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Japan Fund dated July 16, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(z) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53.
(qq) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Japan
Fund dated July 16, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(oo) of Post Effective Amendment No. 53.
(rr) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Japan Fund dated July 16, 1992, is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(ccc) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(ss) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Japan
Fund dated July 16, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(qqq) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(tt) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited on behalf of Fidelity Japan Fund
dated April 12, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit No.
5(ss)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(uu) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Pacific
Basin Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(tt) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(vv) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(uu) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(ww) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(vv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(xx) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(ww) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(yy) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(xx) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(zz) Management Contract, dated March 1, 1992, between Fidelity Emerging
Markets Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(yy) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(aaa) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(zz) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(bbb) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.)
Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(aaa) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(ccc) Sub-Advisory Agreement dated April 1, 1992 between Fidelity
International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors (U.K.) Limited on behalf of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(bbb) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(ddd) Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 1, 1992, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(ccc) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57.
(eee) Management Contract between Fidelity Latin America Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(fff) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Latin America Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(z) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(ggg) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Latin
America Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(nn) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(hhh) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Latin America Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(ddd) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(iii) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Latin
America Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(rrr) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(jjj) Management Contract between Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(kkk) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Southeast Asia Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(aa) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(lll) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Southeast Asia Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(oo) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(mmm)Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund dated March 18, 1993 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(eee) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(nnn) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity
International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Southeast Asia
Fund dated March
18, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(sss) of
Post-Effective Amendment
No. 51.
(ooo) Sub-Advisory Agreement dated March 18, 1993, between Fidelity
Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment
Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund dated March 18, 1993
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(nnn) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57.
(ppp) Management Contract between Fidelity Global Bond Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company, dated March 1, 1992 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(ooo) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(qqq) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
Global Bond Fund dated April 1, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(ppp) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(rrr) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity Global
Bond Fund dated April 1, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(qqq) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(sss) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Global Bond Fund dated April 1, 1992 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(rrr) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(ttt) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity Global
Bond Fund dated April 1, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(sss) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(uuu) Management Contract between Fidelity New Markets Income Fund and
Fidelity Management & Research Company dated April 15, 1993 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(vvv) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity
New Markets Income Fund dated April 15, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(bb) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(www Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. dated April 15, 1993 on
behalf of Fidelity New Markets Income Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(pp) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(xxx) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity New Markets Income Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(fff) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(yyy) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of Fidelity New
Markets Income Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(ttt)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(zzz) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited on behalf of Fidelity New
Markets Income Fund dated April 15, 1993 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(dddd) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(aaaa) Management Contract between Fidelity France Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(ffff) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(bbbb) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity France Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(gggg)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(cccc) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity France Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(hhhh)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(dddd) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International
Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.)
Limited on behalf of Fidelity France Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(iiii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(eeee) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of
Fidelity France Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(jjjj)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(ffff) Management Contract between Fidelity Germany Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(kkkk) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(gggg) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Germany Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(llll) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(hhhh) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Germany Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(mmmm) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(iiii) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International
Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.)
Limited on behalf of Fidelity Germany Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(nnnn) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(jjjj) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of
Fidelity Germany Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(ffff) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(kkkk)Management Contract between Fidelity United Kingdom Fund and
Fidelity Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(pppp) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(llll) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity United Kingdom Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(qqqq) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(mmmm)Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company
and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of Fidelity United
Kingdom Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(rrrr) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(nnnn) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity United Kingdom Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(ssss) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(oooo) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of
Fidelity United Kingdom Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(ffff) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(pppp) Management Contract between Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund
and Fidelity Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(uuuu) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(qqqq) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(vvvv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(rrrr) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(wwww) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(ssss) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International
Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.)
Limited on behalf of Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 5(xxxx) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(tttt) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management &
Research Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf
of Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 5(yyyy) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(uuuu) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited on behalf of Fidelity Japan
Small Companies Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(zzzz)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(vvvv) Management Contract between Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund
and Fidelity Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(aaaaa) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(wwww)Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(bbbbb) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(xxxx)Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(ccccc) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(yyyy) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 5(ddddd) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(zzzz) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf of
Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(eeeee) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(aaaaa) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited on behalf of Fidelity Hong
Kong and China Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(fffff)
of Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(bbbbb) Management Contract between Fidelity Nordic Fund and Fidelity
Management & Research Company dated November 1, 1995 is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 5(ggggg) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(ccccc) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Nordic Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(hhhhh) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(ddddd) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research
Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. on behalf of
Fidelity Nordic Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(iiiii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(eeeee) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity International Investment
Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited on
behalf of Fidelity Nordic Fund is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 5(jjjjj) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(fffff) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management &
Research Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors on behalf
of Fidelity Nordic Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
5(kkkkk) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(6) (a) General Distribution Agreement dated April 1, 1987 between Fidelity
Overseas Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity
International Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity Canada Fund, dated May 19,
1990, between Fidelity Worldwide Fund, dated September 30, 1990, between
Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund (formerly "Fidelity International
Opportunities Fund", dated December 12, and between Fidelity Diversified
International Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation are incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit Nos. 6(a)(1-8) of Post-Effective Amendment
No. 57.
(b) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Global Bond Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation dated April 1, 1987 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 6(b) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(c) Amendment, dated January 1, 1988, to General Distribution Agreement
between Fidelity Global Bond Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation
dated April 1, 1987 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(c) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(d) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Diversified
International Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation dated December 12,
1991 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(k) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 38.
(e) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Japan Fund and Fidelity
Distributors Corporation dated July 16, 1992, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 6(l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(f) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Latin America Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation dated March 18, 1993, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 6(m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(g) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation dated March 18, 1993, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 6(n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 55.
(h) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity New Markets Income Fund
and Fidelity Distributors Corporation is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 6(o) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(i) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Europe Capital
Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation dated November 18,
1993, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(p) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 55.
(j) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity International Value
Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 16, 1994, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(j) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 58.
(k) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity France Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(m) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(l) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Germany Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(n) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(m) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity United Kingdom Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(o) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(n) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Japan Small Companies
Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(p) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(o) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Hong Kong and China
Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(q) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(p) General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity Nordic Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated September 14, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(r) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 66.
(q) Amendments to the General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity France Fund, Fidelity Germany Fund,
Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund, Fidelity International Value Fund,
Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, and Fidelity
United Kingdom Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated March 14,
1996 and July 15, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
6(k) of Fidelity Select Portfolios' Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 (File
No. 2-69972).
(r) Amendments to the General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity Diversified
International Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund,
Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity International Growth &
Income Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund, Fidelity
Overseas Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund,
and Fidelity Worldwide Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated
March 14, 1996 and July 15, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 6(l) of Fidelity Select Portfolios' Post-Effective Amendment No. 57
(File No. 2-69972).
(s) Amendments to the General Distribution Agreement between Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity Global Bond Fund and Fidelity New
Markets Income Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, dated March 14,
1996 and July 15, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
6(a) of Fidelity Court Street Trust's Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 (File
No. 2-58774).
(7)(a) Retirement Plan for Non-Interested Person Trustees, Directors or
General Partners, as amended on November 16, 1995, is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 7(a) of Fidelity Select Portfolio's (File No.
2-69972) Post-Effective Amendment No. 54.
(b) The Fee Deferrral Plan for Non-Interested Person Directors and
Trustees of the Fidelity Funds, effective as of December 1, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 7(b) of Fidelity School Street
Trust's (File No. 2-57167) Post-Effective Amendment No. 47.
(8)(a) Custodian Agreement and Appendix C, dated August 1, 1994, between
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. and Fidelity Investment Trust on behalf of
Fidelity Diversified Global Fund, Fidelity Diversified International Fund,
Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund,
Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Global Bond Fund, Fidelity International
Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity International Value Fund, Fidelity Japan
Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income Fund, Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity
Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund, and Fidelity Worldwide
Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(a) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 59.
(8)(b) Appendix A, dated October 17, 1996, to the Custodian Agreement,
dated August 1, 1994, between The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. and Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity Diversified Global Fund, Fidelity
Diversified International Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity
Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Global
Bond Fund, Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity
International Value Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income
Fund, Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity
Southeast Asia Fund, and Fidelity Worldwide Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 8(c) of Fidelity Charles Street Trust's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 57 (File No. 2-73133).
(8)(c) Appendix B, dated July 18, 1996, to the Custodian Agreement, dated
August 1, 1994, between The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. and Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity Diversified Global Fund, Fidelity
Diversified International Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity
Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Global
Bond Fund, Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity
International Value Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income
Fund, Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity
Southeast Asia Fund, and Fidelity Worldwide Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 8(b) of Fidelity Securities Fund's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 35 (File No. 2-93601).
(8)(d) Custodian Agreement and Appendix C, dated September 1, 1994, between
Brown Brothers Harriman & Company and Fidelity Investment Trust on behalf
of Fidelity France Fund, Fidelity Germany Fund, Fidelity Japan Small
Companies Fund, Fidelity United Kingdom Fund, Fidelity Hong Kong and China
Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, Fidelity Canada Fund, and Fidelity Latin
America Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(a) of
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust's Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 (File No.
2-52322).
(8)(e) Appendix A, dated January 18, 1996, to the Custodian Agreement,
dated September 1, 1994, between Brown Brothers Harriman & Company and
Fidelity Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity France Fund, Fidelity
Germany Fund, Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund, Fidelity United Kingdom
Fund, Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, Fidelity
Canada Fund, and Fidelity Latin America Fund is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 8(d) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 65.
(8)(f) Appendix B, dated May 16, 1996, to the Custodian Agreement, dated
September 1, 1994, between Brown Brothers Harriman & Company and Fidelity
Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity France Fund, Fidelity Germany Fund,
Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund, Fidelity United Kingdom Fund, Fidelity
Hong Kong and China Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund, Fidelity Canada Fund, and
Fidelity Latin America Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
8(e) of Fidelity Securities Fund's Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 (File
No. 2-93601).
(8)(g) Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement among The Bank of New York,
J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc., and the Registrant, dated February 12, 1996,
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(d) of Fidelity
Institutional Cash Portfolios' (File No. 2-74808) Post-Effective Amendment
No. 31.
(8)(h) Schedule 1 to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement between
The Bank of New York and the Registrant, dated February 12, 1996, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(e) of Fidelity Institutional
Cash Portfolios' (File No. 2-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(8)(i) Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement among Chemical Bank,
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., and the Registrant, dated November 13,
1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(f) of Fidelity
Institutional Cash Portfolios' (File No. 2-74808) Post-Effective Amendment
No. 31.
(8)(j) Schedule 1 to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement between
Chemical Bank and the Registrant, dated November 13, 1995, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 8(g) of Fidelity Institutional Cash
Portfolios' (File No. 2-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(8)(k) Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York
and Fidelity Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity
Diversified International Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity
Europe Fund, Fidleity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Global
Bond Fund, Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity
International Value Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Latin America Fund,
Fidelity New Markets Income Fund, Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity Pacific
Basin Fund, Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund and Fidelity Worldwide Fund, dated
May 11, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(h) of
Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (File No. 2-74808) Post-Effective
Amendment No. 31.
(8)(l) First Amendment to Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement between
The Bank of New York and Fidelity Investment Trust on behalf of Fidelity
Canada Fund, Fidelity Diversified International Fund, Fidelity Emerging
Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund, Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation
Fund, Fidelity Global Bond Fund, Fidelity International Growth & Income
Fund, Fidelity International Value Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity
Latin America Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income Fund, Fidelity Overseas
Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund and
Fidelity Worldwide Fund, dated July 14, 1995, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 8(i) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (File
No. 2-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(9) Not applicable.
(10) Not applicable.
(11)(a) Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. is filed herein as Exhibit
(11)(a).
(11)(b) Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP is filed herein as Exhibit 11(b).
(12) Not applicable.
(13) Not applicable.
(14) (a) Fidelity Individual Retirement Account Custodial Agreement and
Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(a) of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No.
2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(b) Fidelity Institutional Individual Retirement Account Custodial
Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 14(d) of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File
No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(c) National Financial Services Corporation Individual Retirement Account
Custodial Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(h) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(d) Fidelity Portfolio Advisory Services Individual Retirement Account
Custodial Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(i) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(e) Fidelity 403(b)(7) Custodial Account Agreement, as currently in
effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(e) of Fidelity
Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(f) National Financial Services Corporation Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(k) of Fidelity Union Street
Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 87.
(g) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement Profit Sharing/401K Plan, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(l)
of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87.
(h) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement Money Purchase Pension Plan, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(m)
of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No. 2-50318) Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87.
(i) Fidelity Investments Section 403(b)(7) Individual Custodial Account
Agreement and Disclosure Statement, as currently in effect, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 14(f) of Fidelity Commonwealth Trust's (File
No. 2-52322) Post Effective Amendment No. 57.
(j) Plymouth Investments Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Trust
Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 14(o) of Fidelity Commonwealth Trust's (File No. 2-52322) Post
Effective Amendment No. 57.
(k) The Fidelity Prototype Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Trust Basic
Plan Document and Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(d) of Fidelity Securities
Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(l) The Institutional Prototype Plan Basic Plan Document, Standardized
Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized Adoption Agreement, as currently
in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(o) of Fidelity
Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(m) The CORPORATEplan for Retirement 100SM Profit Sharing/401(k) Basic
Plan Document, Standardized Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized
Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(f) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601)
Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(n) The Fidelity Investments 401(a) Prototype Plan for Tax-Exempt
Employers Basic Plan Document, Standardized Profit Sharing Plan Adoption
Agreement, Non-Standardized Discretionary Contribution Plan No. 002
Adoption Agreement, and Non-Standardized Discretionary Contribution Plan
No. 003 Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 14(g) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No.
2-93601) Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(o) Fidelity Investments 403(b) Sample Plan Basic Plan Document and
Adoption Agreement, as currently in effect, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 14(p) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601)
Post Effective Amendment No. 33.
(p) Fidelity Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement, as
currently in effect, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14(c)
of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 2-93601) Post Effective Amendment
No. 33.
(15) (a) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity
Global Bond Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 15(a) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(b) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity New
Markets Income Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 15(c) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 58.
(16) (a) Schedule for computation of total return calculations for Fidelity
Canada Fund is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 16(a) of
Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(b) Schedule for computation of moving averages is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 16(c) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53.
(17) Financial Data Schedules are filed herein as Exhibit 27.
(18) Not applicable.
Item 25. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant
The Board of Trustees of Registrant is the same as the Board of Trustees
of other funds advised by FMR, each of which has Fidelity Management &
Research Company as its investment adviser. In addition, the officers of
these funds are substantially identical. Nonetheless, Registrant takes the
position that it is not under common control with these other funds since
the power residing in the respective boards and officers arises as the
result of an official position with the respective funds.
Item 26. Number of Holders of Securities: December 31, 1996
Title of Class: Shares of Beneficial Interest
Name of Series Number of Record Holders
Fidelity Canada Fund 16,403
Fidelity Diversified International Fund 92,558
Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund 124,766
Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund 16,523
Fidelity Europe Fund 92,006
Fidelity France Fund 635
Fidelity Germany Fund 1,113
Fidelity Global Bond Fund 17,535
Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund 16,872
Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund 177,957
Fidelity International Value Fund 20,347
Fidelity Japan Fund 28,550
Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund 10,009
Fidelity Latin America Fund 58,070
Fidelity New Markets Income Fund 20,455
Fidelity Nordic Fund 3,840
Fidelity Overseas Fund 677,364
Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund 79,676
Fidelity Southeast Asia Fund 67,776
Fidelity United Kingdom Fund 379
Fidelity Worldwide Fund 158,310
Item 27. Indemnification
Article XI, Section 2 of the Declaration of Trust sets forth the
reasonable and fair means for determining whether indemnification shall be
provided to any past or present Trustee or officer. It states that the
Registrant shall indemnify any present or past Trustee or officer to the
fullest extent permitted by law against liability and all expenses
reasonably incurred by him in connection with any claim, action, suit, or
proceeding in which he is involved by virtue of his service as a Trustee,
an officer, or both. Additionally, amounts paid or incurred in settlement
of such matters are covered by this indemnification. Indemnification will
not be provided in certain circumstances, however. These include instances
of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, and reckless disregard
of the duties involved in the conduct of the particular office involved.
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Distribution Agreement, the Registrant
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Distributor and each of its
directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls the
Distributor within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any
loss, liability, claim, damages or expense arising by reason of any person
acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration
statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder
reports or other information filed or made public by the Registrant
included a materially misleading statement or omission. However, the
Registrant does not agree to indemnify the Distributor or hold it harmless
to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and
in conformity with, information furnished to the Registrant by or on behalf
of the Distributor. The Registrant does not agree to indemnify the parties
against any liability to which they would be subject by reason of willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, and reckless disregard of the
obligations and duties under the Distribution Agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement by which Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
("Service") is appointed transfer agent, the Registrant agrees to indemnify
and hold Service harmless against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities
or expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) resulting
from:
(1) any claim, demand, action or suit brought by any person other than the
Registrant, including by a shareholder, which names the Service and/or the
Registrant as a party and is not based on and does not result from
Service's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless
disregard of duties, and arises out of or in connection with Service's
performance under the Transfer Agency Agreement; or
(2) any claim, demand, action or suit (except to the extent contributed to
by Service's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless
disregard of duties) which results from the negligence of the Registrant,
or from Service's acting upon any instruction(s) reasonably believed by it
to have been executed or communicated by any person duly authorized by the
Registrant, or as a result of Service's acting in reliance upon advice
reasonably believed by Service to have been given by counsel for the
Registrant, or as a result of Service's acting in reliance upon any
instrument or stock certificate reasonably believed by it to have been
genuine and signed, countersigned or executed by the proper person.
Item 28. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser
(1) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY (FMR)
FMR serves as investment adviser to a number of other investment
companies. The directors and officers of the Adviser have held, during the
past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
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Edward C. Johnson 3d Chairman of the Executive Committee of FMR;
President and Chief Executive Officer of FMR Corp.;
Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR, FMR
Corp., FMR Texas Inc., FMR (U.K.) Inc., and FMR
(Far East) Inc.; Chairman of the Board and
Representative Director of Fidelity Investments Japan
Limited; President and Trustee of funds advised by
FMR.
J. Gary Burkhead President and Director of FMR, FMR Texas Inc., FMR
(U.K.) Inc., and FMR (Far East) Inc.; Managing
Director of FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President and
Trustee of funds advised by FMR.
Peter S. Lynch Vice Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR.
Marta Amieva Vice President of FMR.
Dwight D. Churchill Vice President of FMR.
John D. Crumrine Assistant Treasurer of FMR, FMR (U.K.) Inc., FMR
(Far East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice President
and Treasurer of FMR Corp.
William Danoff Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Scott E. DeSano Vice President of FMR.
Craig P. Dinsell Vice President of FMR.
Penelope Dobkin Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
George C. Domolky Vice President of FMR.
Larry A. Domash Vice President of FMR.
Bettina Doulton Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Margaret L. Eagle Vice President of FMR and a fund advised by FMR.
Richard B. Fentin Senior Vice President of FMR and Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Gregory Fraser Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Jay Freedman Assistant Clerk of FMR; Clerk of FMR Corp., FMR
(U.K.) Inc., and FMR (Far East) Inc.; Secretary of
FMR Texas Inc.
Robert Gervis Vice President of FMR.
David L. Glancy Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Kevin E. Grant Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Michael S. Gray Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Barry A. Greenfield Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Boyce I. Greer Vice President of FMR.
Bart Grenier Vice President of FMR.
Robert Haber Vice President of FMR.
Richard C. Habermann Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of funds
advised by FMR.
William J. Hayes Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of
Equity funds advised by FMR.
Richard Hazlewood Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Fred L. Henning Jr. Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of
Fixed-Income funds advised by FMR.
John R. Hickling Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert F. Hill Vice President of FMR; Director of Technical
Research.
Curt Hollingsworth Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Abigail P. Johnson Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Stephen P. Jonas Vice President of FMR; Treasurer of FMR, FMR
(U.K.) Inc., FMR (Far East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.
David B. Jones Vice President of FMR.
Steven Kaye Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Francis V. Knox Vice President of FMR; Compliance Officer of FMR
(U.K.) Inc.
David P. Kurrasch Vice President of FMR.
Robert A. Lawrence Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of High
Income funds advised by FMR.
Alan Leifer Vice President of FMR.
Harris Leviton Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Bradford E. Lewis Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Arthur S. Loring Senior Vice President, Clerk, and General Counsel of
FMR; Vice President/Legal, and Assistant Clerk of
FMR Corp.; Secretary of funds advised by FMR.
Richard R. Mace Jr. Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Malcolm W. MacNaught II Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert H. Morrison Vice President of FMR; Director of Equity Trading.
David L. Murphy Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
Jacques Perold Vice President of FMR.
Anne Punzak Vice President of FMR.
Kenneth A. Rathgeber Vice President of FMR; Treasurer of funds advised by
FMR.
Lee H. Sandwen Vice President of FMR.
Patricia A. Satterthwaite Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Thomas T. Soviero Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Richard Spillane Vice President of FMR; Senior Vice President and
Director of Operations and Compliance of FMR (U.K.)
Inc.
Robert E. Stansky Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Thomas Sweeney Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Beth F. Terrana Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of a
fund advised by FMR.
Yoko Tilley Vice President of FMR.
Joel C. Tillinghast Vice President of FMR and of a fund advised by FMR.
Robert Tuckett Vice President of FMR.
Jennifer Uhrig Vice President of FMR and of funds advised by FMR.
George A. Vanderheiden Senior Vice President of FMR; Vice President of funds
advised by FMR.
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(2) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH (U.K.) INC. (FMR U.K.)
Pembroke Hall, 42 Crow Lane, Pembroke, Bermuda
FMR U.K. provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management &
Research Company and Fidelity Management Trust Company. The directors and
officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a
substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Edward C. Johnson 3d Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR U.K.,
FMR, FMR Corp., FMR Texas Inc., and FMR (Far
East) Inc.; Chairman of the Executive Committee of
FMR; President and Chief Executive Officer of FMR
Corp.; Chairman of the Board and Representative
Director of Fidelity Investments Japan Limited;
President and Trustee of funds advised by FMR.
J. Gary Burkhead President and Director of FMR U.K., FMR, FMR (Far
East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Managing Director of
FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President and Trustee of
funds advised by FMR.
Richard Spillane Senior Vice President and Director of Operations and
Compliance of FMR U.K.; Vice President of FMR.
Stephen P. Jonas Treasurer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMR (Far East) Inc.,
and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice President of FMR.
John D. Crumrine Assistant Treasurer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMR (Far
East) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice President and
Treasurer of FMR Corp.
Francis V. Knox Compliance Officer of FMR U.K.; Vice President of
FMR.
Jay Freedman Clerk of FMR U.K., FMR (Far East) Inc., and FMR
Corp.; Assistant Clerk of FMR; Secretary of FMR
Texas Inc.
(3) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY (FAR EAST) INC. (FMR FAR EAST)
Shiroyama JT Mori Bldg., 4-3-1 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan
FMR Far East provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management
& Research Company and Fidelity Management Trust Company. The directors
and officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a
substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Edward C. Johnson 3d Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR Far
East, FMR, FMR Corp., FMR Texas Inc., and
FMR (U.K.) Inc.; Chairman of the Executive
Committee of FMR; President and Chief
Executive Officer of FMR Corp.; Chairman of
the Board and Representative Director of
Fidelity Investments Japan Limited; President
and Trustee of funds advised by FMR.
J. Gary Burkhead President and Director of FMR Far East, FMR
Texas Inc., FMR, and FMR (U.K.) Inc.;
Managing Director of FMR Corp.; Senior Vice
President and Trustee of funds advised by FMR.
William R. Ebsworth Vice President of FMR Far East; Director of
FIIA.
Bill Wilder Vice President of FMR Far East; President and
Representative Director of Fidelity Investments
Japan Limited.
Stephen P. Jonas Treasurer of FMR Far East, FMR, FMR (U.K.)
Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice President of
FMR.
John D. Crumrine Assistant Treasurer of FMR Far East, FMR,
FMR (U.K.) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.; Vice
President and Treasurer of FMR Corp.
Jay Freedman Clerk of FMR Far East, FMR (U.K.) Inc., and
FMR Corp.; Assistant Clerk of FMR; Secretary
of FMR Texas Inc.
(4) FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Pembroke Hall, 42 Crow Lane, Pembroke HM19, Bermuda
The directors and officers of Fidelity International Investment Advisors
(FIIA) have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions
of a substantial nature.
Anthony J. Bolton Director of FIIA, FIIA (U.K.) L, and Fidelity
Investments International.
Charles T. Collis Director of FIIA; Partner in Conyers, Dill &
Pearman, Hamilton, Bermuda.
William R. Ebsworth Director of FIIA; Vice President of FMR (Far
East) Inc.
Brett P. Goodin Director, Vice President, and Secretary of many
Fidelity International Group of Companies.
Simon Haslam Director of FIIA and FII; Chief Financial
Officer and Company Secretary of Fidelity
International Group of Companies (U.K.).
Terrence V. Richards Assistant Secretary of FIIA.
David J. Saul President and Director of FIIA; Director of
Fidelity International Limited.
(5) FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS (U.K.) LIMITED
26 Lovat Lane, London, England
The directors and officers of Fidelity International Investment Advisors
(U.K.) Limited (FIIA (U.K.) L) have held, during the past two fiscal years,
the following positions of a substantial nature.
Anthony J. Bolton Director of FIIA (U.K.) L, FIIA, and Fidelity
Investments International.
Sally Walden Director of FIIA (U.K.) L.
Simon Haslam Director of FIIA and FII; Chief Financial Offi
cer and Company Secretary of Fidelity Interna
tional Group of Companies (U.K.).
Emma Barratt Assistant Company Secretary of Fidelity
International Group of Companies (U.K.).
Pamela Edwards Director of FIIA (U.K.) L, and FII; Chief Legal
Counsel for Europe.
(6) FIDELITY INVESTMENTS JAPAN LIMITED
Shiroyama JT Mori Bldg., 4-3-1 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan
The directors and officers of Fidelity Investments Japan Limited (FIJ)
have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions of a
substantial nature.
Edward C. Johnson 3d Chairman of the Board and Representative
Director of FIJ; Chairman of the Board and
Director of FMR (Far East) Inc., FMR, FMR
Corp., FMR (U.K.) Inc., and FMR Texas Inc.;
Chairman of the Executive Committee of
FMR; President and Chief Executive Officer of
FMR Corp.; President and Trustee of funds
advised by FMR.
Yasuo Kuramoto Vice Chairman, Representative Director and
Portfolio Manager of FIJ.
Billy Wilder President and Representative Director of FIJ;
Vice President of FMR (Far East) Inc.
Hiroshi Yamashita Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of
FIJ.
Nobuhide Kamiyama Director and General Manager of Planning and
Marketing of FIJ.
Arthur M. Jesson Director and General Manager of Information
Systems and Trading of FIJ.
Martin P. Cambridge Director of FIJ, and Fidelity Investments
(Taiwan) Limited.
Noboru Kawai Director and General Manager of
Administration of FIJ.
Stuart Leckie Director of FIJ and Fidelity International
Limited.
Item 29. Principal Underwriters
(a) Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) acts as distributor for most
funds advised by FMR.
(b)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices
Business Address* With Underwriter With Registrant
Edward C. Johnson 3d Director Trustee and President
Michael Mlinac Director None
Mark Peterson Director None
Paul Hondros President None
Arthur S. Loring Vice President and Clerk Secretary
Caron Ketchum Treasurer and Controller None
Gary Greenstein Assistant Treasurer None
Jay Freedman Assistant Clerk None
Linda Holland Compliance Officer None
* 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA
(c) Not applicable.
Item 30. Location of Accounts and Records
All accounts, books, and other documents required to be maintained by
Section 31a of the 1940 Act and the Rules promulgated thereunder are
maintained by Fidelity Management & Research Company or Fidelity Service
Company, Inc., 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109, or the funds'
respective custodian: The Chase Manhattan Bank, 4 Chase MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Item 31. Management Services
Not applicable.
Item 32. Undertakings
The Registrant on behalf of Fidelity Canada Fund, Fidelity Diversified
International Fund, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund, Fidelity Europe Fund,
Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity France Fund, Fidelity
Germany Fund, Fidelity Global Bond Fund, Fidelity Hong Kong and China Fund,
Fidelity International Growth & Income Fund, Fidelity International Value
Fund, Fidelity Japan Fund, Fidelity Japan Small Companies Fund, Fidelity
Latin America Fund, Fidelity New Markets Income Fund, Fidelity Nordic Fund,
Fidelity Overseas Fund, Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund, Fidelity Southeast
Asia Fund, Fidelity United Kingdom Fund, and Fidelity Worldwide Fund,
provided the information required by Item 5A is contained in the annual
report, undertakes to furnish each person to whom a prospectus has been
delivered, upon their request and without charge, a copy of the
Registrant's latest annual report to shareholders.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all
of the requirements for the effectiveness of this Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly
caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 72 to the Registration Statement
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized,
in the City of Boston, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 26th day
of
February 1997.
FIDELITY INVESTMENT TRUST
By /s/Edward C. Johnson 3d (dagger)
Edward C. Johnson 3d, President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
(Signature) (Title) (Date)
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/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d (dagger) President and Trustee February 26, 1997
Edward C. Johnson 3d (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/Kenneth A. Rathgeber * Treasurer February 26, 1997
Kenneth A. Rathgeber
/s/J. Gary Burkhead Trustee February 26, 1997
J. Gary Burkhead
/s/Ralph F. Cox ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Ralph F. Cox
/s/Phyllis Burke Davis ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Phyllis Burke Davis
/s/E. Bradley Jones ** Trustee February 26, 1997
E. Bradley Jones
/s/Donald J. Kirk ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Donald J. Kirk
/s/Peter S. Lynch ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Peter S. Lynch
/s/Marvin L. Mann ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Marvin L. Mann
/s/William O. McCoy ** Trustee February 26, 1997
William O. McCoy
/s/Gerald C. McDonough ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Gerald C. McDonough
/s/Thomas R. Williams ** Trustee February 26, 1997
Thomas R. Williams
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(dagger) Signatures affixed by J. Gary Burkhead pursuant to a power of
attorney dated January 3, 1997 and filed herewith.
* Signature affixed by John H. Costello pursuant to a power of attorney
dated December 19, 1996 and filed herewith.
** Signature affixed by Robert C. Hacker pursuant to a power of attorney
dated December 19, 1996 and filed herewith.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned Directors, Trustees, or General Partners, as the case
may be, of the following investment companies:
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Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Government Securities Fund
Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Portfolio, L.P. Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
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plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as Directors, Trustees, or General Partners
(collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint Arthur J. Brown,
Arthur C. Delibert, Stephanie A. Djinis, Robert C. Hacker, Thomas M.
Leahey, Richard M. Phillips, and Dana L. Platt, each of them singly, our
true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and
with full power to each of them, to sign for us and in our names in the
appropriate capacities, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form
N-1A, Form N-8A or any successor thereto, any and all subsequent
Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said
Registration Statements on Form N-1A or any successor thereto, any
Registration Statements on Form N-14, and any supplements or other
instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such things in
our names and behalf in connection therewith as said attorneys-in-fact
deems necessary or appropriate, to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and all
related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hereby
ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact or their substitutes may
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is
effective for all documents filed on or after January 1, 1997.
WITNESS our hands on this nineteenth day of December, 1996.
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d___________ /s/Peter S. Lynch________________
Edward C. Johnson 3d Peter S. Lynch
/s/J. Gary Burkhead_______________ /s/William O. McCoy______________
J. Gary Burkhead William O. McCoy
/s/Ralph F. Cox __________________ /s/Gerald C. McDonough___________
Ralph F. Cox Gerald C. McDonough
/s/Phyllis Burke Davis_____________ /s/Marvin L. Mann________________
Phyllis Burke Davis Marvin L. Mann
/s/E. Bradley Jones________________ /s/Thomas R. Williams ____________
E. Bradley Jones Thomas R. Williams
/s/Donald J. Kirk __________________
Donald J. Kirk
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned President and Director, Trustee, or General Partner, as
the case may be, of the following investment companies:
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Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
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Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Plans Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fund, L.P.
Portfolio, L.P. Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Financial Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund II
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plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as President and Director, Trustee, or
General Partner (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint
J. Gary Burkhead my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, and with full power to him to sign for me and in my name in
the appropriate capacity, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form
N-1A, Form N-8A, Form N-8B-2, or any successor thereto, any and all
subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective
Amendments to said Registration Statements on Form N-1A or any successor
thereto, any Registration Statements on Form N-14, and any supplements or
other instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such
things in my name and behalf in connection therewith as said
attorney-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate, to comply with the
provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorney-in-fact or
his substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of
attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after January 3, 1997.
WITNESS my hand on the date set forth below.
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d January 3, 1997
Edward C. Johnson 3d
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned Treasurer and principal financial and accounting
officer of the following investment companies:
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Fidelity Advisor Annuity Fund Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Hereford Street Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Income Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series III Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Institutional Tax-Exempt Cash Portfolios
Fidelity Advisor Series V Fidelity Institutional Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VI Fidelity Investment Trust
Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Magellan Fund
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust
Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust
Fidelity Boston Street Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust
Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust
Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II
Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust
Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Puritan Trust
Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Revere Street Trust
Fidelity Corporate Trust Fidelity School Street Trust
Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund
Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Select Portfolios
Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Sterling Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Daily Money Fund Fidelity Summer Street Trust
Fidelity Daily Tax-Exempt Fund Fidelity Trend Fund
Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity U.S. Investments-Bond Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Deutsche Mark Performance Fidelity U.S. Investments-Government Securities
Portfolio, L.P. Fund, L.P.
Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust
Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust II
Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Yen Performance Portfolio, L.P.
Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Variable Insurance Products Fund
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
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plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research
Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the
undersigned individual serves as President and Director, Trustee, or
General Partner (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint
John H. Costello and John E. Ferris each of them singly my true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with full power to
each of them to sign for me and in my name in the appropriate capacity, all
Registration Statements of the Funds on Form N-1A, Form N-8A or any
successor thereto, any and all subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective
Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said Registration Statements on
Form N-1A or any successor thereto, any Registration Statements on Form
N-14, and any supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, and
generally to do all such things in my name and behalf in connection
therewith as said attorneys-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate, to
comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said
attorneys-in-fact or their substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or
after January 1, 1997.
WITNESS my hand on the date set forth below.
/s/Kenneth A. Rathgeber__________ December 19, 1996
Kenneth A. Rathgeber
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference, into the Prospectus
and Statement of Additional Information constituting part of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 72 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Fidelity
Investment Trust: Global Bond Fund, of our report dated February 13, 1997
on the financial statements and financial highlights included in the
December 31, 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders of Global Bond Fund.
We further consent to the references to our Firm under the headings
"Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Auditor" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
/s/COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
February 26, 1997
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference, into the Prospectus
and Statement of Additional Information constituting part of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 72 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Fidelity
Investment Trust: New Markets Income, of our report dated February 12, 1996
on the financial statements and financial highlights included in the
December 31, 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders of New Markets Income Fund.
We further consent to the references to our Firm under the headings
"Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Auditor" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
/s/PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 26, 1997
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