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Fidelity Select Funds

For Sector Investing

A global leader in financial services, Fidelity Investments headquartered in Boston, MA, manages more than several hundred Fidelity mutual funds, including sector funds. Fidelity sector funds are called Fidelity Select Portfolios. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR Co.) is the investment advisor for Fidelity Select funds.

Breadth of Fidelity Select Funds

Fidelity offers 41 Select funds. Umbrella Fidelity Select funds for each of the ten sectors of the Global Industry Classification Standard are offered. Several industry group-specific Fidelity Select funds are available as well.

Investment Approach

All of the Fidelity Select funds are actively managed. Most Fidelity Select funds use the Morgan Stanley Capital International US index as benchmark for performance evaluation. In selected cases, other well-known indexes are used as benchmark.

Fees, Expenses, and Availability

Fidelity Select funds are no-load funds. The expense ratio for Fidelity Select funds is generally around 1%.

Investors with a Fidelity account can buy, sell, or exchange Fidelity Select funds online without incurring a transaction fee after holding Fidelity Select funds for a minimum period of 30 days.

Fidelity Select funds are also usually available for trading at other brokerage firms like E*Trade, Schwab, and TD Ameritrade.

Fidelity Select Fund's Initial Purchase Requirements

The minimum initial investment required to open an account in Fidelity Select Funds is $2,500 in regular as well as Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRA accounts. The minimum initial investment is $500 in SEP-IRA and Keogh accounts.

AlphaProfit Take

Fidelity Investments launched the first Fidelity Select fund in 1981. With number of offerings increasing over time, Fidelity Select funds comprise the largest selection of sector and industry group funds offered by any mutual fund company. Investors seeking to invest in sector or industry-group themes will find the no load Fidelity Select funds worthy of consideration. Given the breadth of sector and industry-group offerings, Fidelity Select funds are also well-suited for constructing long-term capital appreciation and aggressive growth-oriented portfolios.

AlphaProfit Newsletter and Model Portfolios

AlphaProfit Sector Investors' Newsletter is the premier investing resource for Fidelity Select fund investors. The Newsletter offers model portfolios for long-term capital appreciation and aggressive growth. The model portfolios extensively use Fidelity Select funds. The Newsletter and its model portfolios have frequently been ranked #1 by Hulbert Financial Digest.

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Fidelity Select Funds

Sector: Consumer Discretionary

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Automotive Portfolio, FSAVX	06/30/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Automobiles & Components Index	Autos, Trucks, Auto Parts
Fidelity Select Construction & Housing Portfolio, FSHOX	09/29/1986	MSCI US Construction & Housing Custom Index	Home Builders, Building Product Manufacturers, Home Improvement Retailers
Fidelity Select Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, FSCPX	06/29/1990	MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary Index	Media, Department Stores, Specialty Retail, Restaurants, Hotels
Fidelity Select Leisure Portfolio, FDLSX	05/8/1984	MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Services Index	Casinos & Gaming, Restaurants & Hotels, Movies & Entertainment, Internet Services
Fidelity Select Multimedia Portfolio, FBMPX	06/30/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Media Index	Movies & Entertainment, Broadcasting & Cable TV, Internet Services, Publishing, Advertising
Fidelity Select Retailing Portfolio, FSRPX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Retailing Index	Specialty Stores, Department Stores, Food & Drug Stores, Restaurants

Sector: Consumer Staples

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio, FDFAX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index	Food Products, Beverages, Food & Staples Retailing, Tobacco, Household Products

Sector: Energy

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio, FSENX	07/14/1981	MSCI US Investable Market Energy Index	Integrated Oil, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Energy Service, Coal, Alternative Energy Sources
Fidelity Select Energy Service Portfolio, FSESX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Energy Equipment & Services Index	Oil & Gas Equipment & Services, Oil & Gas Drilling
Fidelity Select Natural Gas Portfolio, FSNGX	04/21/1993	S&P Custom Natural Gas Index	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Oil & Gas Equipment & Services, Oil & Gas Drilling, Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Fidelity Select Natural Resources Portfolio, FNARX	03/03/1997	Goldman Sachs Natural Resources Index	Oil & Gas, Energy Equipment & Services, Metals & Mining

Sector: Financials

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio, FSRBX	06/30/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Banks Index	Money Center Banks, Regional Banks, Diversified Financial Institutions, Government Sponsored Entities
Fidelity Select Brokerage & Investment Management Portfolio, FSLBX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Capital Markets Index	Investment Banking, Investment Management, Custodial Services, Stock & Commodity Brokerage
Fidelity Select Financial Services Portfolio, FIDSX	12/10/1981	MSCI US Investable Market Financials Index	Commercial Banks, Investment Banking & Management, Diversified Financial Services, Insurance
Fidelity Select Home Finance Portfolio, FSVLX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Index	Government Sponsored Entities, Home Mortgage Lenders, Diversified Financial Institutions, Mortgage Insurance
Fidelity Select Insurance Portfolio, FSPCX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Insurance Index	Property & Casualty Insurance, Life & Health Insurance, Multi-line Insurance, Reinsurance

Sector: Health Care

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Biotechnology Portfolio, FBIOX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Biotechnology Index	Biotechnology Drugs, Reagents, Research Tools & Services
Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio, FSPHX	07/14/1981	MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Index	Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Providers, Biotechnology, Medical Devices & Supplies
Fidelity Select Medical Delivery Portfolio, FSHCX	06/30/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Providers & Services Index	Managed Health Care, Drug Distribution, Medical Supplies, Health Care Facilities
Fidelity Select Medical Equipment & Systems Portfolio, FSMEX	04/28/1998	MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Equipment & Supplies Index	Health Care Equipment, Health Care Supplies, Medical Supplies
Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, FPHAX	06/18/2001	MSCI US Investable Market Pharmaceuticals Index	Branded Drugs, Medical Supplies, Generic Drugs, Biotechnology

Sector: Industrials

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Air Transportation Portfolio, FSAIX	12/16/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Transportation Index	Air Freight, Aeronautical Equipment, Aviation Services, Airlines
Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio, FSDAX	05/08/1984	MSCI US Investable Market Aerospace & Defense Index	Defense Equipment, Aircraft & Parts, Communication Systems, Defense Electronics
Fidelity Select Environmental Portfolio, FSLEX	06/29/1989	MSCI US Investable Market Industrials Index	Waste Management, Pollution Control, Energy Conservation, Clean Energy
Fidelity Select Industrial Equipment Portfolio, FSCGX	09/29/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Capital Goods Index	Industrial Conglomerates, Industrial Machinery, Construction & Farm Machinery, Electrical Equipment
Fidelity Select Industrials Portfolio, FCYIX	03/03/1997	MSCI US Investable Market Industrials Index	Industrial Conglomerates, Transportation, Defense & Aerospace, Industrial Machinery, Chemicals
Fidelity Select Transportation Portfolio, FSRFX	09/29/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Transportation Index	Railroads, Trucking, Air Freight & Logistics, Airlines

Sector: Information Technology

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Communications Equipment Portfolio, FSDCX	06/29/1990	MSCI US Investable Market Communications Equipment Index	Mobile Communication Devices & Components, IP Networks, Network Components, Software
Fidelity Select Computers Portfolio, FDCPX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Computers & Peripherals Index	Personal Computers, Servers, Computer Peripherals, Computer Services
Fidelity Select Electronics Portfolio, FSELX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Index	Semiconductors, Semiconductor Equipment, Electronic Components & Instruments
Fidelity Select IT Services Portfolio, FBSOX	02/04/1998	MSCI US Investable Market IT Services Index	Data Processing & Outsourced Services, IT Consulting, Software
Fidelity Select Networking & Infrastructure Portfolio, FNINX	09/21/2000	MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology Index	Communications Equipment, Semiconductors, Computers & Peripherals, Software, Electronic Equipment & Instruments
Fidelity Select Software & Computer Services Portfolio, FSCSX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Software & Services Index	Operating System & Applications Software, Internet Software, Enterprise Software, Software Services
Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio, FSPTX	07/14/1981	MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology Index	Semiconductors, Computers & Peripherals, Software, Internet, Communications Equipment

Sector: Materials

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Chemicals Portfolio, FSCHX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Chemicals Index	Basic Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Gases, Fertilizers
Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio, FSAGX	12/16/1985	S&P/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index	Gold Mining, Gold Bullion, Other Precious Metals & Minerals
Fidelity Select Materials Portfolio, FSDPX	09/29/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index	Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Transportation, Fuels
Fidelity Select Paper & Forest Products Portfolio, FSPFX	06/30/1986	MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index	Containers & Packaging, Paper Products, Forest Products, Specialized REITs

Sector: Telecommunication Services

Fidelity Select Telecommunication Services

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio, FSTCX	07/29/1985	MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services Index	Diversified Telecommunication Services, Communications Equipment, Wireless Services
Fidelity Select Wireless Portfolio, FWRLX	09/21/2000	MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services Index	Wireless Services, Diversified Telecommunication Services, Communication Equipment, Semiconductors, Software

Sector: Utilities

Fidelity Select Funds	Inception Date	Benchmark Index	Focus Area of Fidelity Select Funds
Fidelity Select Utilities Growth Portfolio, FSUTX	12/10/1981	MSCI US Investable Market Utilities Index	Electric Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Energy Trading, Water Supply

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