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Fidelity Japan Fund Series B
Geographic Equity
Fundata ESG Grade A
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$29.47 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.37
(1.27%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 05, 1993): 3.19%
| 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 | 9.36% | 9.27% | 12.77% | 19.91% | 40.48% | 22.64% | 20.87% | 18.21% | 12.47% | 15.19% | 13.35% | 10.78% | 11.10% | 11.36% |
| Benchmark | 3.81% | 7.00% | 13.54% | 7.89% | 40.10% | 28.50% | 21.54% | 16.52% | 15.51% | 18.30% | 14.14% | 13.56% | 12.35% | 12.61% |
| Category Average | 6.02% | 1.32% | 0.61% | 2.57% | 14.11% | 9.09% | 13.63% | 11.67% | 9.31% | 12.83% | 9.05% | 7.43% | 8.05% | 9.41% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.41% | 1.80% | -1.00% | 2.78% | 3.71% | 8.98% | -2.21% | -3.83% | 9.74% | 10.05% | -9.21% | 9.36% |
| Benchmark | 5.56% | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
16.35% (July 1999)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-12.00% (December 2000)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -6.35% | 18.10% | -11.43% | 18.24% | 26.55% | 12.20% | -17.11% | 18.21% | 16.19% | 15.54% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 2.24% | 28.39% | -9.85% | 12.16% | 14.68% | 11.64% | -10.77% | 19.30% | 15.57% | 9.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
26.55% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-17.11% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 95.45 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.52 |
| Other | 0.03 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.38 |
| Industrial Goods | 17.32 |
| Technology | 17.21 |
| Consumer Services | 15.43 |
| Consumer Goods | 12.93 |
| Other | 16.73 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 97.32 |
| North America | 2.65 |
| Other | 0.03 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | - |
| Fast Retailing Co Ltd | - |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | - |
| Hitachi Ltd | - |
| Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | - |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd | - |
| Pan Pacific International Holdngs Corp | - |
| Fidelity Canadian Money Market Investment Trust O | - |
| Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd | - |
| Mizuho Financial Group Inc | - |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Fidelity Japan Fund Series B
Median
Other - Geographic Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.61% | 15.79% | 14.39% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.29% |
| Sharpe | 1.13 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Sortino | 2.35 | 1.07 | 1.01 |
| Treynor | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.87% | 99.87% | 99.91% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 21.50% | 14.61% | 15.79% | 14.39% |
| Beta | 1.16 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | -0.04 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.34% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.29% |
| Sharpe | 1.59 | 1.13 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Sortino | 3.15 | 2.35 | 1.07 | 1.01 |
| Treynor | 0.30 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.80% | 99.87% | 99.87% | 99.91% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | July 05, 1993 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FID220 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of Japanese companies.
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.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Fidelity Institutional Asset Management 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 | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.28% |
|---|---|
| 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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