FIDELITY INVESTMENT TRUST
497, 1998-11-25
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SUPPLEMENT TO FIDELITY'S TARGETED
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS
DECEMBER 30, 1997 PROSPECTUS
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section beginning on page P-29:
Thierry Serero is manager of Europe, which he has managed since
October 1998. Previously, he managed other portfolios for Fidelity
International Limited (FIL). Since joining Fidelity in 1994, he has
worked as a portfolio assistant, manager and associate director of
research.
William J. Kennedy is associate manager of Pacific Basin, which he has
managed since October 1998. Since joining Fidelity in 1994, he has
been an international research analyst.
Brenda A. Reed is associate manager of Japan, which she has managed
since October 1998. She also manages other Fidelity portfolios. Since
joining Fidelity in 1992, Ms. Reed has worked as an analyst and
manager.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section beginning on page P-29:
Frederic Gautier is manager of United Kingdom, which he has managed
since August 1998. He is also an associate director of research and a
portfolio manager for Fidelity International Limited (FIL). Mr.
Gautier joined Fidelity as an analyst in 1994, after receiving his MBA
from the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) in
France.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section beginning on page P-29:
Bob Haber is manager of Canada, which he has managed since July 1998.
Previously, he managed several other Fidelity funds. Mr. Haber joined
Fidelity in 1985. Currently, he is a director of U.S. integrated
research and chief investment officer for Fidelity Investments Canada
Limited.
Stephen Binder is associate manager of Canada, which he has managed
since July 1998. Previously, he managed other Fidelity funds. Since
joining Fidelity in 1989, Mr. Binder has worked as an analyst and
manager.
ON JUNE 18, 1998, FIDELITY EUROPE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND'S BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AUTHORIZED WAIVING THE 3% SALES LOAD UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1998.
The following information replaces similar information found on the
cover of the prospectus.
Fidelity France Fund 345 FRANX
Fidelity Japan Fund 350 FJPNX
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section on page P-29:
THE FUND MAY HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS AND MAIL PROXY MATERIALS. These
meetings may be called to elect or remove trustees, change fundamental
policies, approve a management contract, or for other purposes.
Shareholders not attending these meetings are encouraged to vote by
proxy. Fidelity will mail proxy materials in advance, including a
voting card and information about the proposals to be voted on. The
number of votes you are entitled to is based upon the dollar value of
your investment.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section on page P-30:
Trygve Toraasen is manager of Nordic, which he has managed since June
1998. Previously, he was associate manager for the fund since October
1997. Mr. Toraasen joined Fidelity in 1994 as a research analyst,
after receiving his MSBA from the University of Southern California.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Investment Principles and Risks" section on page P-32:
In addition, a small number of companies represent a large percentage
of the market. For example, as of March 31, 1998, Hong Kong & Shanghai
Banking Corporation (HSBC), the largest company traded in the Hong
Kong market, represented approximately 20% of the market's total
capitalization, and the ten largest companies traded in the Hong Kong
market represented approximately 57% of the market's capitalization.
As of May 27, 1998, HSBC represented approximately 23% of the fund's
portfolio.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Charter" section beginning on page P-29:
Alexandra Edzard is manager of Germany and France, which she has
managed since September 1996 and May 1998, respectively. Ms. Edzard
joined Fidelity International, Limited as an analyst in 1994.
Previously, she was an investment officer for Deutsche Bank AG, in
London, from 1991 to 1994.
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Performance" section beginning on page P-21:
 
 
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                           <C>           <C>              <C>             <C>              <C>             <C>  
FISCAL YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS  CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS  
                               PAST 1 YEAR   PAST 5 YEARS     LIFE OF FUND    PAST 1 YEAR      PAST 5 YEARS    LIFE OF FUND
 
HONG KONG AND
CHINA FUNDG                    -13.36%       N/A              6.06%              -13.36%       N/A             12.48% 
 
HONG KONG AND
CHINA FUND (LOAD ADJ.A)        -15.96%       N/A              4.45%              -15.96%       N/A             9.11% 
 
HANG SENG INDEX                -12.53%       N/A              7.26%              -12.53%       N/A             15.05% 
 
</TABLE>
 
   The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Performance" section on page P-25:    
YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                       <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>  <C>     <C>  
CALENDAR YEARS                                                         1996         
 
HONG KONG AND CHINA FUND                                               40.99%       
 
HANG SENG INDEX                                                        37.50%       
 
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX                                                   3.32%        
 
</TABLE>
 
The following information replaces similar information found in the
"Performance" section on page P-28:
(small solid bullet) Southeast Asia Fund is compared to the Lipper
Pacific ex-Japan Funds Average, which reflects the performance of 76
funds investing in the Pacific region excluding Japan.
 
 
 



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