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Fidelity Far East Fund Series B
Asia Pac ex-Japan Equity
FundGrade A
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$82.61 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$1.51
(1.86%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 30, 1991): 9.50%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 17.57% | 15.30% | 22.01% | 26.65% | 71.81% | 41.54% | 30.82% | 23.28% | 7.33% | 11.00% | 9.32% | 8.33% | 9.24% | 11.17% |
| Benchmark | 11.92% | 5.77% | 10.05% | 12.71% | 40.89% | 23.90% | 19.09% | 14.14% | 8.11% | 12.06% | 9.32% | 8.21% | 8.66% | 10.60% |
| Category Average | 13.81% | 8.97% | 15.69% | 18.37% | 50.87% | 28.51% | 20.62% | 14.88% | 6.31% | 10.42% | 8.31% | 7.22% | 7.86% | 9.61% |
| Category Rank | 11 / 36 | 10 / 36 | 10 / 36 | 10 / 36 | 9 / 36 | 8 / 35 | 7 / 35 | 7 / 35 | 12 / 35 | 14 / 35 | 13 / 35 | 14 / 35 | 9 / 35 | 9 / 35 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.63% | 7.35% | 6.08% | 2.91% | 10.58% | 3.84% | -5.55% | 2.00% | 9.84% | 6.66% | -8.06% | 17.57% |
| Benchmark | 5.08% | 4.79% | 3.63% | 1.43% | 6.38% | 3.97% | -2.91% | 0.56% | 6.56% | 6.28% | -11.07% | 11.92% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
35.99% (October 1998)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-26.91% (October 1997)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -5.89% | 39.07% | -9.11% | 17.60% | 24.98% | -13.55% | -27.29% | 7.65% | 26.36% | 33.79% |
| Benchmark | 2.64% | 27.39% | -6.44% | 13.21% | 20.28% | -0.34% | -12.29% | 6.19% | 18.94% | 21.91% |
| Category Average | -2.50% | 31.58% | -10.09% | 15.67% | 21.94% | -6.40% | -16.58% | 2.60% | 18.11% | 24.65% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 24/ 35 | 8/ 35 | 22/ 35 | 11/ 35 | 13/ 35 | 25/ 35 | 25/ 35 | 7/ 35 | 7/ 35 | 8/ 35 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
39.07% (2017)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-27.29% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.12 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.86 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 0.02 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 48.44 |
| Financial Services | 14.08 |
| Industrial Goods | 12.92 |
| Consumer Goods | 7.09 |
| Healthcare | 4.16 |
| Other | 13.31 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 94.76 |
| North America | 3.92 |
| Other | 1.32 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | - |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | - |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Pfd | - |
| Fidelity U.S. Money Market Investment Trust O | - |
| Delta Electronics Inc | - |
| ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd | - |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | - |
| SK Square Co Ltd | - |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | - |
| AIA Group Ltd | - |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Fidelity Far East Fund Series B
Median
Other - Asia Pac ex-Japan Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 19.25% | 22.76% | 18.51% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.23 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
| Alpha | 0.06 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.81% | 0.78% |
| Sharpe | 1.31 | 0.29 | 0.56 |
| Sortino | 3.05 | 0.50 | 0.85 |
| Treynor | 0.21 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 88.48% | 90.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 23.78% | 19.25% | 22.76% | 18.51% |
| Beta | 1.13 | 1.23 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
| Alpha | 0.16 | 0.06 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | 0.86% | 0.81% | 0.78% |
| Sharpe | 2.33 | 1.31 | 0.29 | 0.56 |
| Sortino | 5.42 | 3.05 | 0.50 | 0.85 |
| Treynor | 0.49 | 0.21 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 88.48% | 90.00% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 30, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| FID227 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of companies located or operating in countries in Southeast Asia. These countries include Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The Fund doesn’t invest in Japan.
Investment Strategy
To meet the Fund’s objectives, the portfolio management team: When buying and selling equity securities, may consider factors about a company, including: > Financial condition. > Industry position. > Economic and market conditions. > Growth potential. > Earnings estimates. > Quality of management. May, by situation, consider ESG criteria when evaluating investment opportunities. The Fund may also: Invest in companies of any size. Invest in China A-Shares. Invest in VIEs.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC |
| Distributor |
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.23% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.85% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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